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RSSEU negotiators secure agreement at COP28 to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewables and double energy efficiency this decade
EU negotiators have secured agreement at the COP28 UN Climate Conference in Dubai to accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewables and double energy efficiency this decade.
Commission welcomes political agreement on Artificial Intelligence Act
The European Commission has welcomed the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), proposed by the Commission in April 2021.
Commission proposes new rules to improve animal welfare
The European Commission has proposed the biggest reform of EU animal welfare rules during transport in 20 years. The Commission is also proposing, for the first time ever, new EU rules on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats.
Commission proposes one-off extension of the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the UK
The European Commission has proposed to the Council a specific one-off extension – until 31 December 2026 – of the current rules of origin for electric vehicles and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
Calling all young translators – the 2024 all-island ‘Aistritheoirí Óga’ (Young Translators) competition is now open
The Commission and the Irish Government have launched an all-island translation competition for secondary school students. Schools across the island of Ireland will be able to enter their students into the seventh annual edition of the Aistritheoirí Óga competition for translations into Irish.
Commission consults citizens and stakeholders on evaluation of Nitrates Directive for cleaner water
The European Commission has launched an open public consultation on the evaluation of the Nitrates Directive.
European Commission approves new Geographical Indication from Ireland
The European Commission has approved the addition of ‘Achill Island Sea Salt‘ to the register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO).
Dublin selected as European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024
The European Commission has selected Dublin as the winner of the EU’s 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism competition, following a European Jury meeting in Brussels on 27-28 November 2023.
EU passengers rights boost: Travellers to get refunds for cancelled flights within 14 days, according to European Commission proposal
Travellers will get refunds for cancelled flights within 14 days according to a series of legislative proposals, adopted today by the European Commission and designed to improve the experience of passengers and travellers by strengthening their rights.
European Commission approves ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ as new island-of-Ireland Geographical Indication
The European Commission has today added ‘Irish Grass Fed Beef’ to the register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), signifying the fourth EU Geographical Indication (GI) awarded to the entire island of Ireland - comprising Ireland and Northern Ireland.