Brexit, what it means for EU citizens in the UK and vice versa
Much uncertainty remains in the transition period. Here’s what EU citizens living in the UK, and vice versa, should know about and expect from Brexit.
Luxembourg becomes the first country in Europe to ban glyphosate
Luxembourg announced a ban on all glyphosate-based products by the end of 2020.
How a socially just, ecological transition could bring Europeans together
It will not be possible to overcome the climate crisis without addressing what fuels nationalist and populist movements: inequality. Social and climate justice are intrinsically connected, and require bold, transnational action.
European elections 2019: all the results, and what they mean for the climate
A successful day for Greens and nationalists, while traditional parties suffer. The outcome? A European Parliament divided into homogeneous “slices”. The final results of the European elections 2019.
10 environmental victories you didn’t know were “Made in Europe”
From the ban on single-use plastics and dangerous pesticides, many environmental decisions are taken by the European Parliament rather than single nations. Here are ten of the most important.
European elections 2019. What is being voted on, who can vote and how to vote on 23-26 May
From 23 to 26 May voting will take place in the European Elections 2019. Who can vote, who the candidates are and how to vote to elect the 751 representatives at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
Poland abortion ban, women’s reproductive rights continue to be a political battlefield
A bill to liberalise abortion law and partially remove restrictions imposed by Poland’s abortion ban was rejected by its parliament. Instead, it voted to continue working on a proposal to further limit women’s reproductive rights.
27 January is International Holocaust Remembrance Day
In 2005 the UN designated 27 January as Holocaust Remembrance Day. Every year initiatives and events are organised all over the world in memory of the victims of the Holocaust perpetrated by Nazi Fascism.
The top news stories of 2017 for sustainability
These are the top news stories of 2017 and the people who have most left a mark on a year that has been intense yet also rewarding from the point of view of social and environmental sustainability.
Glyphosate has been authorised in the EU for another 5 years
Il glifosato è stato autorizzato per altri cinque anni in Europa. I paesi hanno raggiunto la maggioranza qualificata grazie (o a causa del) al cambio di rotta della Germania.