• Posted 25-May-2020

Covid-19: the EU plan for the economic recovery

On 15 May Parliament called on the European Commission to present a major economic stimulus plan to help mitigate the shock from the coronavirus and settle on a sustainable future.


  • Posted 25-May-2020

Complex network of European and global developments impacts sustainability

A wide variety of rapid and long-term societal developments in Europe and globally have important effects on the environment in Europe. A recently published European Environment Agency (EEA) report analyses these ‘drivers of change’, providing insights on their impacts on EU sustainability ambitions.


  • Posted 25-May-2020

Reinforcing Europe's resilience: halting biodiversity loss and building a healthy and sustainable food system

The European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy to bring nature back into our lives and a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. The two strategies are mutually reinforcing, bringing together nature, farmers, business and consumers for jointly working towards a competitively sustainable future.


  • Posted 25-May-2020

EIB reaffirms commitment to a European battery industry to boost green recovery

At a meeting of the European Battery Alliance, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Andrew McDowell, confirmed the Bank’s commitment to supporting a strong, independent European battery industry. The alliance was initiated by European Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič in 2017, who also hosted the meeting.


  • Posted 25-May-2020

Top scientists to identify future members of European Research Council’s Scientific Council

European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel has invited six high-level scientists to identify future members of the European Research Council's (ERC) governing body, the ERC Scientific Council.