According to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the EU is committed to ending overfishing in European oceans by the year 2020. However, as this deadline approaches, a report
According to research carried out by the EU, around 150,000 tonnes of plastic is disposed of in European seas and oceans every year. And although this is a
The debate over the use of pesticides in Europe has been a longstanding one. The EU agreed on an effective ban nine years ago. However, despite many attempts
According to former EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Franz Fischler, if Brexit negotiations fail, both sides could face “enormous negative consequences”. Despite the UK being
In response to the upcoming vote on imposing stricter CO2 limits, carmakers have warned that cuts could harm the industry and cost jobs. In preparation for tough talks
The WHO recently issued warnings over the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. It’s estimated that three million people died in 2016 from alcohol abuse, and Europe has the
According to a recent report put together by the EU Court of Auditors, air pollution could be the “biggest environmental risk” to health in Europe. The public health
The EU currently operates daylight savings times. This means that every spring and autumn, the clocks are adjusted by an hour across the bloc. However, a recent survey
Currently, there are no EU-wide standards on what tattoo artists are allowed to inject into the skin of their customers. In terms of colorants, there are strict regulations
