Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil Description: In this interview, János Ádám Karácsony (HU/EPP) answers seven questions on the Future of the EU Clean Air policy in the framework of the zero-pollution ambition, one of the key priorities of the European Green Deal. The member of the Local Government of Tahitótfalu and CoR rapporteur on clean air calls for a revision of the current EU legislation on air quality and stresses that an improvement of air quality requires closer and more effective cooperation between all levels of government. At the request of the European Commission, the CoR
Germany: EIB provides €15 million of funding to IDnow
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: Germany: EIB provides €15 million of funding to IDnow Description: The EIB will provide €15 million of growth funding to the German identity verification platform IDnow. IDnow is an expert in secure, remote auto and video identification and electronic signature services. This enables companies to acquire customers and manage transactions faster and easier, while complying with know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. The investment will primarily support IDnow’s research and development (R&D) activities as well as its international growth.
From Farm to Fork: moving towards a sustainable and resilient food system in the EU
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: From Farm to Fork: moving towards a sustainable and resilient food system in the EU Description: In this interview, Guido Milana (IT/PES) answers five questions on Farm to Fork , the new strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly food system in the EU. The municipal councillor from Olevano Romano and former Member of the European Parliament calls for a radical change in food production and consumption, starting with a shift to greener production systems that respect biodiversity and ecology principles. The rapporteur of the opinion
The European Union must reform its economic governance after the COVID-19 crisis
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: The European Union must reform its economic governance after the COVID-19 crisis Description: Cities and regions call for an economic governance review that boosts green and digital transitions, promotes public investments and gives more democratic legitimacy to the EU project
CoR and German environment minister discuss how to achieve a green, resilient and just recovery
Provider: View Original Type: Link Title: CoR and German environment minister discuss how to achieve a green, resilient and just recovery Description: Local and regional leaders stressed today that Europe must draw the right lessons from the COVID-19 crisis and pave the way for a green recovery by empowering its cities and regions to lead the fight against climate change. This message emerged from the debate of the Members of the European Committee of the Regions with Svenja Schulze, German Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. The European Committee of the Regions also called on all the EU27 Heads of State and Government to raise their ambition and agree this week on at least a 55% emissions reducing target for 2030.