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EU agriculture MEPs vote to exempt ‘old varieties’ from seed marketing rules
The European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee (AGRI) voted on Tuesday (19 March) to loosen rules on marketing seeds and plant reproductive material for conservation purposes and informal exchanges between farmers.
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The Brief – Macron courts progressive voters for EU elections
In the space of three weeks, President Emmanuel Macron has declared himself in favour of several rather progressive measures. With EU elections around the corner, is he trying to woo younger and left-wing voters?
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Industry’s share of EU economy set to shrink, says CEO of German chemicals giant
The EU’s industrial output as a share of total GDP will decline as a result of persistently high energy prices, the head of the world's largest chemicals company has said, adding that such a “structural development” is not necessarily bad and may even be “healthy” for the European economy.
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LIVE NOW! Fueling Change – Biodiesel and the future of sustainable transport in the EU
Sustainable biodiesel is a primarily EU-produced fuel, which can replace imported fossil fuels in various sectors, such as transport, as a renewable alternative.
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EU moves to speed up adoption of green conditions simplification for farmers
The measures to loosen some of the environmental requirements of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could come into force in 2024, with the European Parliament speeding up the approval of the Commission’s proposal and member states broadly supporting the initiative.
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Air pollution deaths, acidic waters and DACC dependence – the cost of farmer compromises
7000 annual air pollution deaths, 10,000 km2 of acidified water and 150,000 km2 of algae blooms. These are just some of the extra impacts by 2040, if the Commission does not manage to curb agriculture’s environmental impact.
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Polish government plans to ban single-use flavoured e-cigarette sales [Advocacy Lab Content]
Almost all consumers of flavoured disposable e-cigarettes in Poland are underaged, a report shows. In response to the alarming rise of e-cigarette use among minors, Warsaw is drafting legislation to ban their use.
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Child sexual abuse: New approach puts focus on Coordinating Authority’s roles
A new approach by the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council to the draft law to detect and remove online child sexual abuse material puts focus on the Coordinating Authority's roles, such as risk categorisation or detection orders.
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EU Parliament committee calls for more support for on-farm slaughter of animals
Lawmakers on the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee backed the Commission's proposal to give farmers greater flexibility to slaughter animals on the farm and thus reduce the need for animal transport, but called for more assistance.
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EU’s Borrell to propose 90% of frozen Russian assets should go to European Peace Facility
The EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday (19 March) he will table a proposal that would see 90% of the revenues from Russian assets frozen in Europe transferred into the European Peace Facility (EPF) and ultimately help Ukraine.
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Railroading your competition is not the right track
Euractiv's Transport Brief brings you the latest roundup of news affecting the transport sector in Europe.
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Moldovan president launches campaign to promote EU referendum
President Maia Sandu launched a campaign to promote an upcoming referendum on Moldova's push to join the European Union on Monday (18 March), calling on civil leaders to rally support for the country's accession to the 27-member bloc.
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EIB ready to ‘stretch’ lending criteria as it prepares for EU Council’s call to arms
The European Investment Bank (EIB) could move one step closer to loosening its lending criteria to unlock more direct investment into defence as soon as Thursday (21 March), when it expects to get the final signal it needs from the European Union's 27 member states, Euractiv understands.
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Out of money, Pentagon chief looks to convince allies of commitment to Ukraine
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday (19 March) will try and convince European allies that President Joe Biden's administration is still committed to supporting Ukraine, even as Washington has essentially run out of money to continue arming Kyiv.
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Famine imminent in northern Gaza, says UN-backed report
Famine is imminent and likely to occur by May in northern Gaza and could spread across the enclave by July, a UN-backed report said on Monday (18 March), after more than five months of war which have shattered the Palestinian territory and cut off supplies.
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EU liberals gear up to campaign against von der Leyen
European liberal forces will be warming up for an electoral battle against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a Wednesday (20 March) meeting to launch their joint "Renew Europe Now" electoral campaign platform in the hopes of mitigating the predicted loss of votes.
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German health minister fights to prevent cannabis legalisation’s indefinite delay
In today's edition of the Capitals, find out more about the Polish president's aides threatening to block the foreign minister's EU Defence Commissioner ambitions, Bulgaria risking to lose its pro-European government, and so much more.
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West decries Putin’s reelection while China, India vow closer ties
Western governments lined up on Monday (18 March) to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's reelection as unfair and undemocratic, while China, India and North Korea congratulated the veteran leader on extending his rule by a further six years.
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Bulgarian parties gamble, risk losing pro-EU government
Bulgaria risks losing its pro-European government if Boyko Borissov's GERB and We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (PP-DB), the two main formations that have been negotiating a cabinet for over a week, fail to reach a deal by midday on Tuesday (19 March).
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Romanian President approves training Ukrainian pilots at military base
Romania will allow the training of Ukrainian pilots at its Fetești Air Base and the transit of military equipment that Finland donated to Ukraine, President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday.
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