UN human rights expert slams EU chemical deregulation push – POLITICO
The aim of the bill is to create a “more predictable and less burdensome regulatory landscape” — part…
China offers unlikely glimmer of hope in fight against plastic pollution – POLITICO
The Chinese wild card Countries in the self-named High Ambition Coalition to End Plastic Pollution — which backs…
Draghi had a plan to save Europe’s economy. We’ve rated it, a year in – POLITICO
Joint debt: Let’s see Draghi has been a consistent advocate for EU joint borrowing of the kind carried…
Macron and Merz urge easing of EU pollution laws to revive ailing industry – POLITICO
The two governments also pushed for an easing of financial constraints for Europe’s struggling chemicals industry. Merz and…
Are ‘forever chemicals’ in your town’s drinking water?
EPA plans to scrap landmark climate policy The Trump administration plans to withdraw a key scientific finding, which…
Microplastics found in all popular UK drinks, with hot beverages worst offenders
From your morning tea to a cold soft drink, UK beverages carry hidden microplastic loads, and hot drinks…
How an insecticide has come back to bug Emmanuel Macron – POLITICO
The science behind acetamiprid’s toxicity is contested. In 2024, the European Food Safety Authority proposed drastically lowering recommended…
EU to hit US aircraft, cars and food in latest retaliatory strike – POLITICO
Then comes machinery, followed by cars and car parts; chemicals and plastics; medical devices and equipment; electrical equipment;…
EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump – POLITICO
“The Commission has so far — fortunately — pushed back against the most immediate German instincts,” Kleimann said.…
Von der Leyen lends an ear to German industry (again) as climate and trade crunches loom – POLITICO
Indeed, just as the CEOs were pouring out their woes to the Commission president, a few floors below,…