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EU Must Make Accelerating Permits A Priority, Says Business Group

The time it takes to secure permits is a barrier to investing in Europe, a survey by business lobby BusinessEurope has revealed.

EU Countries Back Truck Emissions Law After German Delay

European Union countries voted on Friday to pass a law to reduce emissions from trucks in an effort to meet environmental goals.

Investor Groups Urge EU States To Approve Supply-Chain Law

Investor groups have called on EU states to back a deal that would require large companies to check their supply chain for damage to the environment and ri...

EU Food Safety Agency Recommends Preventive Bird Flu Vaccination

The European food safety agency (EFSA) is recommending preventative bird flu vaccination for susceptible poultry in areas with a high risk of transmission...

Ivory Coast Deforestation Rate Rises As EU Green Imports Law Looms

Deforestation in top cocoa producer Ivory Coast increased last year after declining for several years, a major report has found.

Mercosur Splits Dampen EU Outlook For Trade Deal As Window Narrows

Splits within South American trade bloc Mercosur have dampened hopes in the European Union of a trade deal.

Europe In Danger Of Losing EV Battery Race: Court Of Auditors

Europe is in danger of losing the race to become a global battery powerhouse as access to raw materials remains a major roadblock along with rising costs a...