Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the fragrance sector

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 7 March 2023, the European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies and an association active in the fragrance industry in various Member States. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests for information to several companies active in […]

Protecting gamers and encouraging growth in the video games sector

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament called for gamers to be better protected from addiction and other manipulative practices, while emphasising the potential of this innovative sector. Specific measures to protect children The report – adopted with 577 votes in favour, 56 against and 15 abstentions – […]

How can the building materials sector tackle biodiversity loss?

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Carolyn Jewell, Senior Manager Biodiversity & Natural Resources, Heidelberg Materials iodiversity is rapidly catching up with climate change on the global policy agenda, and not a moment too soon. The world has already seen an average 69% drop […]

State aid: Commission approves French support measures for fisheries sector in the context of Brexit

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, three French schemes worth €100 million in total, to support the fisheries sector affected by the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU and the consequent quota share reductions foreseen in the provisions […]