A new report investigating the EU member states’ agricultural plans found that the plans are not sufficiently protecting the environment. The European Court of Auditors highlighted that the European Commission’s move to pacify farmers risked impacting the objectives of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The next President of the European Council will personally meet with the 27 national leaders before taking office on December 1.
BRUSSELS (ANP) – A majority of Europeans do not feel well-prepared for disasters and emergencies. This includes extreme weather conditions (38 percent), public health emergencies (27 percent), and floods (26 percent), according to research published by the European Union on Monday. Residents from 17 of the 27 member states, including the Dutch, especially fear extreme weather conditions such as storms, droughts, and heatwaves.
The Swedish legislation regarding begging is to be reviewed. An investigator will, upon the government’s request, propose a ban – to prevent EU citizens from begging.
BRUSSELS (ANP) – The European Commission pledged an additional 10 million euros in humanitarian aid for Lebanon on Monday. The money is intended for food aid, shelter, healthcare, and protection for the people in Lebanon who are affected by the ongoing escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.