Members of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly Thursday in support of freezing the legislative process for ratifying the EU’s investment pact with China, until Beijing lifts sanctions against EU lawmakers. The motion was passed by 599 MEPs, with 30 votes against and 58 abstentions, dealing a blow to the fate of the pact, officially known as …
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Jul 19
Essential Use Concept (EUC) in REACH Inception Impact Assessment
EUC was mentioned in the latest REACH Inception Impact Assessment, which includes the objective of “operationalising the concept of essential use in restrictions, including the criteria for granting derogations.” Upon this, several groups questioned the concept itself and the practical challenges associated with implementing its elements. Industry (via various alliances) demands more discussion, clarity, and …
Jul 12
EU Action Plan: Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil
On 3rd of June 2021, the Commission presented its Communication the EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil’, adopted on 12th of May, to the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI). The Action Plan, falling under the European Green Deal, is one of three pillars …
Jul 05
Efectos del brexit en el comercio exterior siderúrgico
Los efectos del brexit se intensifican. Como era de esperar, el comercio bilateral de mercancías entre Reino Unido y la Unión Europea ha caído en los primeros meses de 2021, a pesar de la entrada en vigor del Acuerdo Comercial y de Cooperación el 1 de enero[1]. Desde el 1 de enero las operaciones con Reino …
