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man with daughter sitting on his shoulders holding a mini wind turbine in front of house with solar panels
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The Commission has proposed an amendment to the EU’s Climate Law that would see a 2040 EU climate target of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions, compared to 1990 levels. The proposal also sets out a more pragmatic and flexible way to reach the 2040 target.

Researchers in the EU - Nicolás RASCOVAN – Paris, France
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The European Commission has launched a new plan to make Europe a global leader in life sciences by 2030. The plan will accelerate innovation, facilitate market access, and build public trust in new technologies, ensuring Europe becomes the most attractive place in the world for life sciences.

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On 1 July, Denmark took over, for the eighth time, the Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the next 6 months. Its programme will work to ensure the EU takes responsibility for its own security while also strengthening its competitiveness and ensuring Europe’s green transition.

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