Category: _European Commission News

The power of the QR code Since March 2021, the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) has transformed how consumers can access information. This is thanks to the QR code printed on every energy label of products covered by legislations from 2019 onwards. This digital shift is not just about convenience; it’s a game-changer for transparent, sustainable and […]

Changes to requirements for third-country national students   Denmark’s Ministry for Immigration and Integration introduced new rules for (prospective) university students from outside Europe.  Because it holds an ‘opt-out’ from EU legislation on justice and home affairs, the 2016 Students and Researchers Directive – which establishes a unified EU framework for admitting non-EU nationals for […]

Citizen participation strengthens public policy. It improves targeting, enhances legitimacy and increases the long-term impact of investments. Following successful pilot projects across European regions, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are launching a new cycle of support under the project “With […]

Commission approves €150 million Romanian State aid scheme for electricity storage Source link

Commission presents measures to increase EU’s energy independence and affordability Source link

President von der Leyen launches OceanEye and calls for an international alliance to reinforce global ocean observation and protection Source link

Commission approves €260 million Belgian State aid for carbon capture and storage project Source link

Commission approves €260 million Belgian State aid for carbon capture and storage project Source link

EU and Canada launch negotiations for a Digital Trade Agreement Source link

Commission approves €1.1 billion French State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with Clean Industrial Deal objectives Source link