Commission proposes modalities of EU disaster fund
On 18 September the Commission proposed the implementation modalities of an EU Solidarity Fund for...
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Klima & Umwelt
Court ruling opens door to green and social procurement
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
Public authorities may use social and environmental criteria when awarding contracts for a public tender....
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EEB wants more EU commitment for sustainable development
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The European Environmental Bureau (EEB) called on EU leaders and the Commission to dramatically increase...
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Commissioner Wallström to launch European Mobility Week
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On 16 September, Environment Commissioner Margot Wallström will launch Europe's first-ever Mobility Week and Public...
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Commission wishes to end EU moratorium on genetically modified crops
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
EU Health and Consumers Commissioner David Byrne has called for an end to the European...
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Commission wants to improve security of oil and gas supply
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
On 11 September, the Commission adopted a Communication and two proposals for directives aiming to...
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Wallström: EU can be proud of its performance in Johannesburg
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
During a corporate breakfast meeting at the Centre for European Studies (CEPS), Commissioner Wallström made...
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MEPs support speedy ratification of the Rotterdam Convention on chemicals
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Parliament's Environment Committee adopted the Blokland report (EDD-NL) on the EU ratification of the...
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Commission plans to abolish car registration tax
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
The Commission presented on 9 September a new strategy to harmonise the taxation of passenger...
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Informal ECOFIN to discuss tax package and stability pact
Energie, Umwelt & Transport
During their informal meeting on 6-7 September, the EU Finance Ministers will discuss the tax...
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