The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a high-level debate demonstrating that culture is not a luxury, but a strategic asset for democracy, social cohesion and Europe’s economic resilience. Speakers call for stronger political recognition and sustained investment to turn ambition into action. During its April plenary session, the EESC hosted the Commissioner for […]EESC highlights culture as a cornerstone of European democracy and resilience
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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a high-level debate demonstrating that culture is not a luxury, but a strategic asset for democracy, social cohesion and Europe’s economic resilience. Speakers call for stronger political recognition and sustained investment to turn ambition into action. During its April plenary session, the EESC hosted the Commissioner for […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business by MMG
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business (‘the target’)by MMG. The Commission has preliminary concerns that the transaction could enable MMG to divert ferronickel supply away from European […]Commission welcomes provisional agreement to reduce microplastic pollution
April 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to regulate and prevent microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, across the value chain, including during transport, notably at sea. The new Regulation will protect […]Can renewable energy survive climate change?
March 26, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. As droughts reduce hydropower and clouds dim solar output around the world, experts say meteorology and climate science must be at the heart of the energy transition. The race towards renewable energy is accelerating, and for all the looming challenges of the climate crisis, signs of progress […]‘Hospitals have become battlegrounds’: Gaza’s health system on brink of collapse
January 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. With seven per cent of the population killed or injured since October 2023, the health crisis in Gaza shows no signs of abating. In a Security Council meeting on Friday, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, World Health Organization (WHO) representative for the West Bank and Gaza, painted a grim picture […]
