Spain plans $528M in environmental taxes to meet EU goals
Spain wants to raise 500 million euros ($528 million) from new environmental taxes as part of a package of fiscal measures to meet the European Union’s budget deficit goals. The new...
EU launches legal action against Germany over VW emissions scandal
The European Commission launched legal action on Thursday against authorities in seven EU nations including Germany and Britain for failing to crack down on emissions cheating exposed by the...
‘Spy’ toys face complaints from EU, US watchdogs
EU and US consumer watchdogs announced Tuesday they are filing complaints against a clutch of smart toys that can “spy” on children and their homes, for allegedly breaching privacy and...
EU unveils plans to boost ‘clean energy’ use
The EU on Wednesday unveiled “clean energy” plans to boost renewable use, cut waste and reduce subsidies for coal power in a bid to meet its commitments to the Paris climate deal. The...
Renewable energy among EU’s €129 million for Egypt
Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Sahar Nasr and Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, signed Tuesday a €129 million ($142.1...
Poland, Italy and Spain, the largest cherry growers in the EU
In the EU, cherries are grown on a total area of 152.0 thousand hectares. The largest producers of these fruits are Poland, Italy and Spain, followed by Greece, Hungary and Germany. For its part,...
French regulator doubts need for France-Spain Midcat gas pipeline
A new gas pipeline between France and Spain would not boost the security of French or European gas supply and could raise gas prices for consumers, French regulator CRE said. In a report about...
EU proposes stricter tests on car emissions from 2017 in wake of VW scandal
EU regulators proposed stricter tests on Wednesday on car fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions from late next year to plug loopholes highlighted by the Volkswagen emissions scandal. The...
