How can you contribute to a greener city in which you live?

10th November 2023
Among its publications, the European Commission has published a brochure that provides individuals with 52 short tips on how they can nurture, protect and preserve nature, which is found all around us in cities - in gardens, in flower beds, on our windows and balconies. You can find the brochure at the bottom of the page in a pdf file.Source of th...

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Do you already know how you can be heard in 2024?

28th September 2023
Through the European Parliament elections! The year 2024 is approaching – the year of the elections. EU citizens will elect 720 deputies (the increased number of seats - from 705 to 720 - is a novelty of the upcoming mandate, due to demographic changes) who will represent and represent the interests of the EU from 2024 to 2029. Elections are an in...

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Follow the State of the European Union debate

12th September 2023
On Wednesday, September 13, from 9 a.m. onwards, you can follow the State of the European Union debate 2023 (SOTEU) live via the website, which will take place in the European Parliament. The debate will be available in 24 official EU languages, and interpretation in international sign language will also be provided. You can also join the discussi...

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Do you know the quality of the bathing water you swim in?

4th August 2023
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published a report on the state of bathing water in EU member states, Switzerland and Albania. 21,973 bathing waters (coastal and inland) were assessed for 2022. More than 95% of all bathing facilities in Cyprus, Austria, Greece and Croatia received the highest rating for 2022 – excellent quality. The wors...

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Have your say on end-of-life vehicles?

25th July 2023
Until September 19, 2023, you can give your opinion (the last stage of the procedure) regarding the proposal for an environmental regulation governing the sustainable handling of end-of-life vehicles. The rules will require the reuse or recycling of most used vehicle parts and materials and the elimination of hazardous substances in cars. To submi...

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First Nature restoration law in EU

13th July 2023
The European Parliament has started negotiations with the Council on the adoption of the first regulation on nature restoration in the history of the EU. The regulation follows the European Green Deal and scientific recommendations for the restoration of European ecosystems, which are essential to combat climate change and biodiversity loss and re...

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New EU rules on batteries

30th June 2023
The European Parliament has adopted new rules governing the field of batteries. Batteries will be more sustainable, longer-lasting and more efficient, and the rules govern stricter targets for waste collection, recycling efficiency and material recovery of batteries. With such a measure, the entire life cycle of batteries is regulated - from plann...

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The first treaty on the protection of marine life in the high seas has been adopted

27th June 2023
On Monday 19 June 2023, 193 members of the United Nations unanimously adopted the treaty on the protection of marine life in the high seas. It is the first agreement of historic significance that regulates the protection of biodiversity and waters and sets the ground rules for conducting environmental impact assessments for commercial activities i...

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Public consultation on EU forests

28th September 2022
Until November 17, 2022, you can take part in the public consultation on the proposal for a regulation, which regulates EU framework for the forest monitoring, sustainable forest management, reduction of illegal logging and adaptation of forests to climate change, through the European Commission's website. The European Commission website, cal...

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Public consultation on the revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive

7th June 2022
Until 16 August 2022, you can participate in a public consultation on the directive that protects public health and regulate waste management, reuse and disposal (revision of the EU Waste Framework Directive) through the Have your say portal. However, the rules for submitting opinions and comments must be observed.Source of the cover picture: http...

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