Storys zum Thema EU

EU4Regions

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Europe's politics come to life in the regions / What does the EU actually do in my region?

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

European Commission Reveals 2025 Finalists for European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission revealed the finalists for the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. The awards recognise cities that demonstrate exceptional commitment to smart and sustainable tourism, and promote networking and the exchange of best practices to ...

Discover European Cheestories with Cheeses from Spain

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InLac promotes a historic tasting of European cheeses in New York and launches a revolutionary online platform to multiply exports to the U.S.

BVR Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken

BVR: Council of the EU’s decision on CMDI acknowledges institutional protection but improvements are still needed

Berlin (ots) - The Council of the European Union (EU) has today decided on its general approach regarding the European Commission’s proposed legislation for amending the crisis management and deposit insurance framework (CMDI review). The Bundesverband der Deutschen Volksbanken und Raiffeisenbanken (BVR) [National ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Young people's regard for the EU is greater than their propensity to vote

Gütersloh (ots) - Young Europeans largely take a positive view of the European Union. They are nevertheless less motivated than the older population groups to participate in the European Elections, according to a new "eupinions" poll. Civil rights and combating climate change are of particular significance to them. Young people from the age of 16 in several EU ...

Democracy News Alliance

Researchers: The future of democracy is on the ballot in Europe

EUTOP Group

New management for the EUTOP Group

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Two years of war in Ukraine: EU citizens back joint defence policy

Gütersloh (ots) - The situation for Ukraine is deteriorating in the 2024 election year in the EU and US. While a majority continues to support aid to Ukraine in both the EU and in Germany, this applies primarily to supporters of centrist parties. However, a joint European defence policy enjoys majority backing across party lines: 87 per cent of all EU citizens, and 86 per cent of Germans, support the idea. Two years ...

Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte

EU-Member states should agree to EU Due Diligence Directive

Berlin (ots) - The German Institute for Human Rights urges the German Government and all other EU member states to vote in favour of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) in the final vote on 9 February. The EU directive is critical to safeguard and protect human rights and the environment in global supply chains. After lengthy negotiations, the CSDDD may now fail due to disagreements within the ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Young People in Germany have Trust in Democracy and in the EU

Gütersloh (ots) - The 18 to 30 generation in Germany has more trust in the European Union than is the case on average in other European countries. But they lack confidence in the German government and parliament. These are the findings of a data analysis commissioned by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. Many young people in Germany have confidence in democracy and in the European Union. In a representative survey of people aged ...

European Bioplastics

Environment Ministers failed to acknowledge the value of biobased and compostable plastics’ innovation for packaging solutions

Brussels (ots) - European Bioplastics reacts to the General Approach adopted by the Environment Council on the proposal for a Regulation on Packaging and Packaging Waste. European Bioplastics (EUBP) regrets the position adopted on 18 December by the Environment Ministers in the Environment Council, deeming the ...

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Energy transition: A boost for Europe's rural regions

Berlin (ots) - More jobs, greater economic prosperity and improved economic cohesion: the energy transition promises to boost rural EU regions in particular. These will benefit from the further expansion of renewable energy, while urban areas will need additional support - this is the conclusion of a new study by the Bertelsmann Stiftung. The European Union wants to be climate-neutral by 2050 - this is at the heart of the ...

European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Dublin and Grosseto selected as 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism

Brussels (ots) - The European Commission reveals the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, recognising their outstanding achievements in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage & creativity as exceptional tourism destinations. Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy) have been selected as the winners of the EU's 2024 ...

European Bioplastics

European Parliament sends mixed signals to the bioplastics sector

Germany Trade & Invest

Germany Becomes More Friendly to International Skilled Labor

Berlin (ots) - The country with Europe’s largest economy has eased the requirements for non-EU nationals, particularly those with needed skills, to gain employment permits. As of November 18, rewritten legislation in Germany makes it easier for people from outside the EU who wish to live and work in the country. Under the new Skilled Immigration Act and the new EU Blue Card, people with a university degree and a job ...

Green Tech Valley

Styria among the EU top 3 in green hydrogen: number of researchers increases by 50 percent, focus on industrial application

Graz (ots) - As predicted, the EU Green Deal has led to a high dynamic and concentration for industrial, grid-serving and mobile applications of hydrogen on the way to climate neutrality. And an enormous share of research into green hydrogen in this country is being carried out by companies such as AVL. Together ...

EUTOP Group

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New edition of the academic work “Convincing Political Stakeholders”: a unique insight into the specific practices of interest representation

Bertelsmann Stiftung

Europeans demand resolute action to counter internet disinformation

Gütersloh (ots) - More than half the EU population doubts the veracity of information on the web. Recognizing fake content and actively countering it comes more easily to those who are young and educated. Almost nine out of every 10 Europeans believe that tech companies, as well as government, should be held responsible. The population in the EU expects greater efforts in the battle against the deliberate dissemination ...

Germany Trade & Invest

EU Mandates Greater Recyclability in Batteries

Berlin (ots) - The European Council has approved new regulations requiring batteries to be far more recyclable. The rules mean novel business opportunities in Germany. Under the regulations, producers will be responsible for collecting set percentages of waste portable batteries (63% by the end of 2027 and 73% by the end of 2030). Moreover, they will have to meet dedicated collection objectives for waste batteries from ...

European Capital of Smart Tourism

The European Commission launches European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions for 2024

Brussels (ots) - Today, the European Commission launches the 2024 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism, as well as the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions; calling for cities to submit their leading examples of smart and sustainable tourism practices in Europe. Tourism is the EU’s ...

European Bioplastics

European Bioplastics sides with specific EU Commission proposal / Why coffee capsules should be compostable

Berlin (ots) - European Bioplastics (EUBP) supports the European Commission’s intention of making coffee capsules mandatorily compostable and calls on the EU Parliament and Council to uphold this specific proposal to not undermine its effectiveness. “While we regret that currently only a limited number of ...

Stadtmagistrat Innsbruck

Emperor Maximilian Prize 2023: young-european-united / Submissions accepted until 20 April

Innsbruck (ots) - The Emperor Maximilian Prize 2023 from the Region of Tyrol and the City of Innsbruck is looking for projects across Europe under the motto young-european-united. The projects should serve as examples for young people on how to actively shape their future. The prize will be awarded in autumn 2023, ...

NAIMA Strategic Legal Services GmbH

Legal opinion criticizes Russia-related EU sanctions / Do EU sanctions go too far?

D4L data4life gGmbH

Madeira's public health service SESARAM, EPERAM cooperates with EU project Smart4Health

Potsdam (Germany) (ots) - - Over 260,000 residents and travelers to Madeira Islands can use the digital health solution free of charge - Easy access to healthcare data from the public healthcare services, via a European electronic health record - the Smart4Health platform The Public Health Service of the Autonomous Region of Madeira - SESARAM, EPERAM - has successfully ...