• Posted 17-Feb-2020

Report from the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors

A report titled "Informing European Commission Policy Making with Scientific Evidence" has been published by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors, an independent scientific advice service on policy for the College of Commissioners.


  • Posted 17-Feb-2020

Artificial intelligence: tackling the risks for consumers

Artificial intelligence and automated decision making processes can pose certain threats to consumers. Find out how the European Parliament wants to protect them.


  • Posted 17-Feb-2020

A pluralistic and innovative vision of culture key to strengthening European identity

Culture should be on a more prominent position on the EU's political agenda, and the next multiannual EU budget should provide adequate support for cities and regions in the management, use and development of cultural heritage, the European Committee of the Regions argues in an opinion prepared by Vincenzo Bianco (IT/PES), Member of Catania Municipal Council.


  • Posted 10-Feb-2020

Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

The growing use of electric scooters and ride-hailing services is transforming how we move in urban centres — but walking, cycling and public transport remain the best way to improve sustainable mobility in cities, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today.


  • Posted 10-Feb-2020

The EU organised a workshop on environmental assessments to help conclude a treaty on the high seas

The European Commission organised an international workshop on environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) in areas beyond national jurisdiction in Brussels on 28 and 29 January 2020.