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Soil protection law survives plenary vote, but considerably weakened
Legislation designed to bolster the key role of soil in maintaining Europe's biodiversity and climate resilience has been approved by MEPs, but only after the requirements it would place on national governments were significantly lightened.
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Did Commission's Green Deal fulfil expectations?
The Green Deal shaped Ursula von der Leyen's mandate in hopes of establishing the bloc as a pioneer in the fight against climate change. With the European Commission President's mandate drawing to a close, what were the main green achievements and which laws were held back by MEPs?
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Von der Leyen's SME Envoy appointment disputed
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is embroiled in a row over favouritism, after appointing German MEP Markus Pieper as Envoy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a five-year post with a salary of nearly 17,000 euros a month.
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Cycling Declaration hailed as ‘historic’ moment for Europe
Although it carries no legal force, cycling advocates have greeted an undertaking by governments and MEPs to make Europe a more bike friendly place as an important recognition of the health and environmental benefits and a milestone in EU transport policy.
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Agency chief seeks help from pharma industry with medicines shortages
Greater transparency between regulators and manufacturers can foster a better understanding of supply chain vulnerabilities and reduce risks of drug shortages, European Medicines Agency (EMA) Executive Director Emer Cooke told Euronews in an interview.
