European Commission adopts “right to repair”

European Commission adopts “right to repair”

The European Commission has adopted a new proposal that aims to make it easier and more cost-effective for consumers to repair products rather than replace them, while also incentivizing producers and sellers to develop more sustainable business models. The European...
EU proposes new rules to combat greenwashing

EU proposes new rules to combat greenwashing

The European Commission has proposed the Green Claims Directive to establish minimum norms for companies making “green claims” and prevent misleading marketing practices known as greenwashing. The European Commission has proposed new rules to combat...
British Chambers of Commerce talks Brexit

British Chambers of Commerce talks Brexit

Since the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in 2016, businesses across the country have struggled to adapt to the new trade environment. While the UK government has touted the benefits of Brexit, many companies that rely on selling goods and services...
ETIAS pushed back to 2024

ETIAS pushed back to 2024

It will be 2024 at the earliest before the European Union implements its ETIAS travel system for non-EU visitors until 2024. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is a new visa waiver system that is set to be implemented by the European...
Green bonds take another step forward

Green bonds take another step forward

Negotiators of the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on creating European green bonds.  In Brussels yesterday (28 February), negotiators of the European Council and the European Parliament moved forward on their sustainable...