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New EU rules on urban waste water treatment. The EU has adopted new rules that will see EU countries responsible for collecting and treating waster from urban areas of upwards of 1 000 residents. By 2035, they will also have to remove biodegradable organic matter from urban wastewater before it is discharged into the environment.
European Commission, official website - European Commission
The Commission's work is steered by a College of Commissioners, and led by its President. Learn about the European Commission's role in instigating and implementing the EU's policies. Find out how the EU's strategy is developed and translated into policies and initiatives by the European Commission. Share your views on new EU policies and ...
Types of institutions, bodies and agencies | European Union
The powers, responsibilities and procedures of the EU’s institutions are laid down in the founding treaties of the EU: the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (1957) and the Treaty on European Union (1992). More recently, the Lisbon Treaty (2007) introduced certain amendments and additions to their competencies. The 4 main EU institutions, with their distinct functions, …
Key facts and figures | European Union
Single market: the European Union operates as a single market made up of the 27 EU countries and, with certain exceptions, 4 non-EU countries. This means goods, services, capital and persons can circulate freely, without technical, legal and bureaucratic barriers. Single currency: launched in 1999, the euro is the official currency of 20 EU countries.
The European Green Deal - European Commission
The Commission presents a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality. Presentation of a ’A New Deal for Pollinators’ to tackle the alarming decline in wild pollinating insects in Europe. EU agrees to strengthen and expand emissions trading ...
Delivering the European Green Deal - European Commission
The European Green Deal set the blueprint for this transformational change. A change which will bring with it many benefits, from creating new opportunities for innovation, investment and green jobs, to improving our health and wellbeing. All 27 EU Member States committed to turning the EU into the first climate neutral continent by 2050.
Energy - European Commission
Nov 8, 2024 · Industrial Carbon Management (ICM) ICM includes a range of technologies to capture, store, transport and use CO2 emissions from industrial and energy production facilities, as well as to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Watch this new video to find out how it will help the EU to become the first carbon-neutral continent by 2050 while ensuring ...
Principles, countries, history | European Union
Principles and values. The common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.
European Parliament
The European Parliament is made up of 720 Members, who are directly elected. Open menu. AALTOLA Mika. ABADÍA JOVER Maravillas. ADAMOWICZ Magdalena. AFTIAS Georgios. AGIRREGOITIA MARTÍNEZ Oihane. AGIUS Peter. AGIUS SALIBA Alex.
The official portal for European data | data.europa.eu
The SPARQL search function on data.europa.eu. Our data.europa portal offers a powerful tool for accessing and querying its vast repository of datasets: the SPARQL search . SPARQL, which stands for SPARQL Protocol and RDF Query Language... Data story 17 October 2024.