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Progress Report on Montenegro 2018
Key findings of the 2018 Progress Report on Montenegro Political criteria he reporting period has been marked by the low level of trust towards the electoral framework and the prolonged parliamentary boycott by the entire opposition since the October 2016 parliamentary elections. Returning the political debate to the Parliament is the responsibility
Circular Economy Explained
The European Union produces more than 2.5 billion tonnes of waste every year. It is currently updating its legislation on waste management to promote a shift to a more sustainable model known as the circular economy. But what exactly does the circular economy mean? And what would be the benefits? What is the
Improving cross-border package delivery
EU Commission to set up a website to compare parcel delivery prices Better regulatory oversight to ensure proper functioning of the market The new rules approved by the European Parliament are part of the e-commerce package. arcel delivery service providers will be required to provide their tariffs for a predefined list
Capital Markets Union: Crowdfunding, FinTech and Sustainability
Bees and beekeepers: European long-term survival strategy
Ban all harmful pesticides Tighten up checks to halt fake honey imports Promote health benefits of honey embers of the European Parliament urge the EU and its member states to invest more in protecting bee health, fighting honey adulteration and supporting beekeepers. The EU needs a wide-ranging, long-term strategy to
Essentials of EU law
Online shopping: EU against geo-blocking and country redirects
MEPs have voted in favor of ending geo-blocking and country redirects by the end of 2018. any Europeans shop online on a daily basis. Whether it’s for electronics, appliances or furniture, 57% of EU citizens bought something online in 2017. Shopping online is one of the favorite activities of internet
EU Budget 2018: Agreement reached
The Council and the European Parliament reached agreement on an EU budget for 2018 that strongly reflects the EU's main policy priorities. Total commitments are set at €160.1 billion and payments atb €144.7 billion. Märt Kivine, deputy finance minister of Estonia and chief Council negotiator for the 2018 EUbudget said: "We
WiFi4EU – EU scheme for free internet access
A financial scheme for local wireless access points in the EU, free of charge and without discriminatory conditions, is on its way. MEPs pass EU scheme to support free WIFI in public spaces ✔️ Safeguards for personal data ✔️ he funds will be used in a “geographically balanced manner” in more than 6000 communities across