Commission steps up support for Member States to strengthen EU security and counter the weaponisation of migration

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 12, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Wednesday, the Commission is adopting a Communication to support Member States to counter hybrid threats from the weaponisation of migration by Russia and Belarus and to strengthen security at the EU’s external borders. The serious and persistent nature of...

EIB Group announces EUR 3 bn financing for farmers and bioeconomy

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 12, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Investment Bank Group announced Tuesday a EUR 3 billion financing package for agriculture, forestry and fisheries across Europe along with moves to bolster farm insurance. The support is the largest EIB-backed financing initiative for European agriculture...

Cyber Resilience Act enters into force to make Europe’s cyberspace safer and more secure

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 11, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Tuesday, the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a landmark piece of legislation, enters into force. This marks a major leap forward in the EU’s efforts to protect its citizens and businesses from cyber threats. The CRA is the first-ever EU legislation placing...

Health and environment impacts of air pollution exposure remain high across Europe

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 11, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Just under 240,000 deaths per year in the European Union can be attributed to exposure to fine particulate matter, a key air pollutant, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) air quality health impact assessment published today as the new EU rules...

First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 10, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label...

’Forever chemicals’ found above threshold levels in many water bodies in Europe

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 10, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Concerns about PFAS pollution have increased in many European countries but comprehensive monitoring data are often limited. Published today, the European Environment Agency’s (EEA) assessment shows that most monitored rivers, transitional and coastal waters and a...