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America’s elite universities are bloated, complacent and illiberal

To keep its competitive edge the Ivy League will have to change

Press release - Deal on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU

On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revamped rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging, increase safety and boost the circular economy.Committee...

European Affairs Sustainability

The Economist Feb 28

Africa is juggling rival powers like no other continent

African leaders need to balance vast opportunities against dire risks

Energy

EP Environment & Health Feb 22

Press release - First vote on the biggest EU customs reform since 1968

On Thursday, the Internal Market Committee adopted its position on the EU Customs Code reform that will restructure the way customs authorities work in the...

European Affairs Policy

EP External Relations Feb 21

Press release - Death of Alexei Navalny: MEPs to hear testimonies from the Russian opposition

Following the death of prominent Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, MEPs will discuss the state of Russia’s democratic opposition on Thursday at 10.30.Committee on Foreign...

European Affairs Policy

EP Environment & Health Feb 20

Press release - Air pollution: Deal with Council to improve air quality

The new law aims to reduce air pollution in the EU to achieve a clean and healthy environment for citizens as well as zero air...

European Affairs Environment

The Economist Feb 20

Russian spies are back—and more dangerous than ever

The Kremlin’s intelligence agencies have learned from their mistakes in recent years

EP Environment & Health Feb 14

Press release - Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims

The Internal Market and Environment committees adopted on Wednesday their position on the rules on how firms can validate their environmental marketing claims.Committee on the...

European Affairs Environment

EP Environment & Health Feb 14

Press release - Textiles and food waste reduction: New EU rules to support circular economy

The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to better prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and...

European Affairs Environment

EP Environment & Health Feb 13

Press release - MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe

The new rules aim to decrease the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market and protect children better from toy-related risks.Committee on...

European Affairs Cybersecurity

The Economist Feb 11

2024 is a giant test of nerves for democracy

A warning from election results so far—and what follows in America, Europe and India

Politics European Affairs

EP Economic Affairs Feb 10

Press release - Deal on EU economic governance reform

EU co-legislators on Saturday provisionally agreed a revamp of EU economic governance making it clearer, investment friendly, more tailored to each country’s situation, and more...

European Affairs Policy

EP External Relations Feb 6

Press release - Parliament and Council agree on long-term solution for Ukraine’s funding needs

In talks with EU member states, MEPs have secured key improvements to the "Ukraine Facility”, focusing on enhancing transparency and combating corruption.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee...

European Affairs Cybersecurity

EP Environment & Health Feb 1

Press release - Deal on strengthening consumers’ right to repair

EU negotiators reached a provisional deal on a bill that aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector by making product repairs more accessible...

European Affairs Policy

The Economist Jan 31

War in space is no longer science fiction

Inside America’s celestial struggle against China and Russia

Space & Astronomy

EP Environment & Health Jan 30

Press release - Honey labelling: deal with Council on measures to combat fraud

The revision of the “breakfast directives” aims to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on agri-food products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and...

European Affairs Environment

EP Environment & Health Jan 24

Press release - New Genomic Techniques: MEPs want to ban all patents for NGT plants

To make our food system more sustainable and resilient, MEPs support new rules for some NGT plants, but those not equivalent to conventional plants must...

European Affairs Technology

EP Economic Affairs Jan 24

Press release - Anti-Money Laundering Agency: host city candidates to present their bids

On 30 January, the nine applicants to host the EU’s future watchdog on fighting money-laundering and terrorist financing will present their candidacies in a public...

European Affairs Economics