Protection of journalists: Borrell and Jourova (EU), “there is no democracy without press freedom and media pluralism”
COP26: Von der Leyen (EU), zero emissions by 2050. “We have the duty of protecting our planet for future generations”
Eurostat: 34 kg of plastic packaging waste per capita per year. Less than half is recycled
EU: Commission Report, “for the first time, renewables overtake fossil fuels as main energy source”
EU Commission: 2022 will be the European Year of Youth. Von der Leyen, “it will encourage young people to become active citizens”
Energy: EU Commission, measures to combat rising prices. Simson, “serious concern, need to reduce impact this winter”
Journalism: Megalizzi-Niedzielski Award to two young people from Spain and Ireland. Ferreira (EU), “we honour Antonio and Bartosz’s commitment to a free press”.
POLITICS —
EU Parliament, institutional makeover. “‘COVID-19 has opened our eyes”
di Gianni BorsaA number of reforms are being drafted at the EU Parliament seats in Strasbourg and Brussels, with a view to…
