Deal on new EU rules to reduce textile and food waste

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 19, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Producers to cover costs for collecting, sorting and recycling waste textiles 60 million tonnes of food waste and 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste are generated annually in the EU. On Tuesday night, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new...

Commission approves €2.3 billion Finnish State aid scheme to foster the transition to a net-zero economy

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 19, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial companies to decarbonise their production processes. The scheme contributes to the achievement of the priorities of the European...

MPs and MEPs meet to discuss economic, budgetary, and social concerns

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 18, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The annual European Parliamentary Week will take place on Monday and Tuesday, bringing MEPs together with MPs from member states and EU candidate countries. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola will open the event on Monday at 14.30, together with the...

Commission seeks feedback on the future EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 18, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Monday, the Commission has launched a call for evidence, inviting all interested stakeholders to contribute to the future EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. The strategy will improve conditions for innovative startups and scaleups, enabling faster and simpler growth...

EU has long planned an alcohol tax review as part of the plan to fight cancer. It could cover its social costs

mennessä CrNet Oy | helmi 17, 2025 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

In Italy, there is renewed alarm as the European Commission has confirmed ”work is ongoing” on the directive on minimum excise rates on alcoholic beverages. League submits question to Brussels. Moretti (PD): ”We will defend the sector, but we are...