Europe in brief: The week of zero-emission economy proposals

Europe in brief: The week of zero-emission economy proposals

by AFP, APA, EFE, TASR | 14.Mar 2023 | Digest

The European Commission presents new plans for industrial competitiveness, access to critical raw materials and the electricity market this week. The Council of Europe reports that Slovakia has failed to implement recommendations by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI). Austria and six other Schengen countries raise the alarm about the onward movement of migrants within the EU.

Made in Europe? The EU’s response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Made in Europe? The EU’s response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

by dpa, EFE, HINA, STA | 22.Dec 2022 | Key Story

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the public deficit and inflation. EU officials had initially welcomed this as a step in the right direction towards mitigating climate change. However, at the time they overlooked the protectionist aspects of the law.