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Since 1992, the EU Ecolabel has driven Europe towards a clean, competitive and circular economy and become a symbol that consumers trust. To get it, goods and services across 25 product groups must meet various environmental criteria like reuse potential and recyclability. Find out more.
Montenegro and Moldova have been praised by members of the European Parliament for the progress made on their EU membership efforts. They commended Moldova for advancing with reforms despite external challenges but urged Montenegro to continue to fight foreign interference.
Council and Parliament have agreed to ensure greater accountability in the rules governing EU political parties and foundations. The provisional new rules will improve parties’ transparency, funding, and compliance with EU values.
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