Tag: EU regulation
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17 countries are pressing Brussels. They want to limit EU bureaucracy and gold plating
Austria and Italy launched an initiative in September aimed at reducing regulatory burdens, which according to EU Insider has already attracted 17 European Union member states. At the…
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Dogs and cats in Europe will get their own EU rules. The way they are sold and bred is about to change
On 28 April 2026, the European Parliament approved the first-ever EU-wide rules on the breeding, care, identification, import and trade of dogs and cats. 558 MEPs voted in…
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Heavy industry in Europe at a crossroads. Renaissance or decline?
For decades, heavy industry was the backbone of Europe’s economic power, supplying raw materials, components and finished products across the continent. Today, faced with rising energy prices, tightening…
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More and more cities are fighting Airbnb. Property owners have less and less freedom
Until recently, short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb were seen as a symbol of a modern, flexible economy that allows property owners to supplement their income and…
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More and more countries are banning energy drinks for children. Europe is building a barrier against the caffeine habit
A wave of regulations targeting energy drinks is sweeping across Europe, with age limits for purchase becoming the new standard in public health protection. Poland has completely banned…
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Europe wants to restrict e-cigarette sales more than cigarettes. A new approach from regulators
Brussels is preparing a revolution in nicotine regulations that will hit e-cigarettes much harder than traditional cigarettes. The European Commission is working on a new tobacco directive that…
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EU regulations force electrification. Diesel trucks are being phased out
Electric trucks in 2026 remain a niche product on European roads, but their market share is growing at the fastest rate in a decade. According to data from…
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PFAS in Europe. Why are „forever chemicals” becoming a problem?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, have found themselves at the centre of European environmental and industrial policy in 2026. These synthetic chemical compounds, called „forever…
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Renewable investments drive growth. Industry Alarm at 9-month high
The Industry Alarm Index reached 68.4 points in May 2026, its highest level since September 2025. The 2.3-point rise from April is driven by investments in renewables and…
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Cheap cement from Ukraine and Africa floods Poland. Industry demands SENT
At the Ożarów Cement Plant, home to Europe’s largest cement kiln with a capacity of 8.5 thousand tons of clinker per day, parliamentarians and local government officials are…
Olivia Masskey
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is a writer covering health, tech, lifestyle, and economic trends. She loves crafting engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
