by stefanie | Dec 13, 2023 | World Focus
The Brussels-based Right to Repair organisation urges negotiators to keep the following six crucial provisions, which the European Parliament introduced. European Parliament proposes transformative measures for consumer repair rights, embracing sustainability and...
by Owen Collins | Apr 4, 2019 | Around the Industry
The body has approved legislation designed to tackle the scourge of single-use plastic. According to LetsRecycle, the legislation paves the way for a collection target of 90 percent for plastic bottles by 2029, as well as a total ban on a wide range of other...
by Owen Collins | Apr 3, 2019 | Around the Industry
Ambassadors from the European Union Member States have endorsed a deal reached with the European Parliament on a draft directive that facilitates EU companies’ cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions. The EU is hoping to eliminate unjustified barriers to...
by Owen Collins | Dec 10, 2018 | Around the Industry
Citizens across the Union will have access to 5G connectivity from 2020, following the passing of new telecoms legislation in the European Parliament. MEPs voted in November in favour of the new laws, which will boost the investment needed to make 5G available in...
by Owen Collins | Dec 5, 2018 | Around the Industry
The European Union’s new rules preventing geo-blocking became reality this week. Geo-blocking is described by the European Parliament as “any restriction imposed by online shops, based on nationality, place of residence, or place of connection.” Examples include...
