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  • Glyphosate Renewal: EU Commission to Proceed with Stringent Restrictions

    Glyphosate Renewal: EU Commission to Proceed with Stringent Restrictions

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. In recent developments surrounding the controversial herbicide glyphosate, the European Union (EU) member states have failed to reach the necessary qualified majority to renew or reject its approval. As a result, the responsibility now falls upon the European Commission to make a final decision by…


  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decrease in the EU Economy in Q2 2023

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decrease in the EU Economy in Q2 2023

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. In the second quarter of 2023, the European Union’s economy witnessed a notable decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining steady economic growth. According to recent data published by Eurostat, the EU’s total GHG emissions amounted to 821 million tonnes of CO2-equivalents (CO2-eq). This…


  • European Commission Requests Information from Amazon on Compliance with Digital Services Act

    European Commission Requests Information from Amazon on Compliance with Digital Services Act

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. The European Commission has taken a significant step in ensuring consumer protection online and upholding fundamental rights by formally requesting Amazon to provide detailed information regarding its compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). This move comes as the Commission seeks greater clarity on the…


  • The EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific States Forge the “Samoa Agreement” for Sustainable Development and Cooperation

    The EU and African, Caribbean, and Pacific States Forge the “Samoa Agreement” for Sustainable Development and Cooperation

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. In a landmark move, the European Union (EU) and the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) have come together to solidify their partnership for the next two decades. This newly signed Partnership Agreement, known as the “Samoa Agreement,” replaces the Cotonou Agreement and paves the…


  • Resolving the Fukushima Wastewater Dispute: A Step Towards Improved Japan-China Relations

    Resolving the Fukushima Wastewater Dispute: A Step Towards Improved Japan-China Relations

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Washington Daily Chronicle. In a significant development towards strengthening bilateral ties, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping recently held their first summit in a year. Among the pressing issues discussed was the ongoing dispute over the wastewater release from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Both…


  • The European Commission Takes Crucial Steps Forward in Safeguarding Workers’ Health

    The European Commission Takes Crucial Steps Forward in Safeguarding Workers’ Health

    Republished with full copyright permissions from The Boston News Tribune. The European Commission is pleased to announce a significant political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the proposed amendments to two key Directives. The amendments aim to enhance worker protection against the potential hazards associated with exposure to lead and diisocyanates,…