The European Commission has launched a public consultation towards developing a new energy Strategy for Europe.The overall goal of the future European energy policy is to ensure secure, low-carbon energy ...

The European Commission has published plans for a low-carbon, energy-efficient transport sector.  The new strategy includes plans to increase the number of fuel-efficient conventional vehicles and also to begin an industrial roll-out of electric vehicles. Establishing emissions standards and implementing green ...

The European Commission has adopted a 12-point action plan to speed up progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Top of the list for the action plan is a commitment by the EU to keep its promises of 0.7 per cent gross ...

An updated report from EuroHealthNet presents fresh evidence of obesity prevention projects which go beyond a focus on diet and lifestyle. Many of the projects are taking a new look consider the socio-economic and cultural determinants of the obesity problem. The report, “Focusing on Obesity Through ...

The Equity Channel has produced a new policy briefing on the review of the EU Working Time Directive. The briefing gives an overview of the first stage of a consultation process by the European Commission, to undertake a comprehensive review of the existing measures on ...