Despite being responsible for approximately 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, political groups still have not agreed on the rules that should apply to the
A new report released by the EFA Group in the European Parliament shows that a majority of European consumers think genetically modified foods should have compulsory labeling. This
The EU’s obesity epidemic – which affects 10-30% of all European adults – will take centre stage at the European Obesity Policy Conference this week, in conjunction with
It’s out of the frying pan and into the fire for Europe’s newly locked down population. As the virus continues to spread at a rapid clip, countries from
Lawmakers in Germany have now approved legislation that bans single-use plastic products. This includes cotton buds, cutlery, and straws, which have been widely criticised over their impact on
The world population is predicted to reach close to 10 billion people by 2050. This, combined with the risk of natural disasters and food shortages, could lead to
The Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for protecting the environment. As part of a new strategy, the European Union has set out a long-term plan for the
In the EU, there are an estimated 9.7 million workers in the agricultural sector. However, since the COVID-19 outbreak, travel restrictions have led to a shortage of workers
With animal welfare and environmental groups in Germany demanding changes to agriculture, the government has raised the issue of introducing a meat tax. This topic has dominated politics
