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Member states' EU ambassadors have reached a common negotiating position on uniform rules for the welfare of cats and dogs

Council adopts its negotiating position on compulsory licensing for crisis situations.

Ensure affordable energy supply for vulnerable people, households and SMEs Marco PEZZANI Wed, 26/06/2024 - 12:13 At its annual conference on energy poverty, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) took stock of the alarming spike in the number of energy poor over the past year. The EESC sends a strong message to EU leaders and puts forward concrete proposals to achieve an affordable and stable energy supply while supporting vulnerable people, households and SMEs.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 Jun 2024 Le rapport sur la convergence évalue les progrès des États membres en vue d'adhérer à la zone euro La Commission européenne a publié aujourd'hui son rapport sur...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2024 The Commission is setting up a new Climate City Capital Hub, an international finance resource to further support cities participating in the EU Mission on Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities.

If not effectively stunned, small ruminants such as sheep and goats can experience severe pain and fear during killing. Improvements can be made to this procedure to reduce pain and fear, according to EFSA’s latest opinion on animal welfare.