Videos
Tweets of the Week: Daft Punk, EUCO, Barnier Farewell
Music masterminds duo is ended, Europe’s vaccine policy needs to be mended and Farewell Mr Barnier, you were totally splendid.Promoted content
It is the label that changes, not the energy consumption.
On March 1st, a new energy label appears in shops and online. It is a fresh restart, making room for further innovations.CETA and Ireland Explained
Before the vote in Ireland’s parliament, the Dáil, EURACTIV takes a closer look at the impacts of CETA on Ireland and Irish exports into Canada, such as Irish Whiskey.Tweets of the Week: HERA, Janša Attacks, Maskless Merkel and Mature Macron
Europe decides to vaccellerate, attack on journo provokes Slovenian debate, and Merkel’s forgetful while Macron gains weight.Contributing to global climate goals: How can the gas infrastructure sector develop low-carbon and renewable solutions?
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), developing renewable gases is essential to advancing energy sector decarbonisation. The European Commission states in its Energy System Integration, Hydrogen and Methane emission reduction strategies that renewable gas will be critical for the transformation of the energy system.Farm To Fork – Can it lead to a ‘gold-standard food system’ in Europe, focused on SDGs?
The Farm to Fork Strategy is at the heart of the European Green Deal, aiming to make food systems fair, healthy and environmentally-friendly.Tweets of the Week: Vaccine Mistakes, Russia Aftermath, OpenLux
Von der Leyen still dodges the blame, Borrell’s Russia excuses are incredibly lame and Luxembourg tax scandal is EU’s shame.Promoted content
Specialty food ingredients: The indispensable link in the sustainable food chain
Geert Maesmans, President of the European Specialty Food Ingredients association, explains how specialty food ingredients contribute to reaching the ambitious goals set by EU policy makers in the framework of the European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork strategy.Tweets of the Week: Mario Draghi, Article 16, EU Cancer Plan
Italy turns to former financier, Article 16 is not the answer and EU steps up plans to fight cancer.Promoted content
Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety at the Global Plasma Summit
Remarks on establishing a reliable supply of therapies, the urgent need to increase plasma collection across the EU, and the impact of the COVID-19 on the plasma donation system (as of October 2020), presented at the Global Plasma Summit.Carbon-neutrality: How can the EU and China co-operate to lead global climate change efforts?
Climate change can only be tackled effectively with a global approach in a multilateral framework.The EU wants to work closely with China to deploy a 'climate diplomacy' to share efforts with the rest of the world, especially with the biggest emitters.Tweets of the Week: Vaccine battle, Dutch riots, Estonian Prime minister
Vaccine battle could do widespread harm, Dutch riots spark national alarm, and new Estonian Prime Minister takes over with charm.Agricultural Statistics Explained
EURACTIV takes a closer look at agricultural statistics - Why do they matter, why should we care?The future of the food service sector in Europe: A roadmap beyond Covid-19
The ongoing health crisis is having a devastating impact on Europe’s restaurants, cafés and bars. With the prospect of a third wave, the sector is in urgent need of a consistent policy strategy that goes beyond closures and immediate financial relief.WHAT FUTURE FOR THE ARCTIC? THE VIEWS OF EUROPEAN ARCTIC YOUTH
The EU is in the process of updating its Arctic policy. In this interactive seminar, youth representatives from the European Arctic had the chance to give their input on Arctic policy directly to the EU, while offering the EU an opportunity to engage and respond.Promoted content
Happy and safe new year 2021 from Platforma!
Throughout the year, all over the world, local and regional governments have been at the forefront of the COVID-19 crisis. Whatever happens in 2021, PLATFORMA and its partners will continue to assist towns and regions! HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!Tweets of the Week: EU Bauhaus, Navalny, Frontex celebration dinner
Commission hopes EU Bauhaus will be ideas spinner, Navalny’s Putin video is an internet winner, and Frontex splurges 94k on a celebration dinner!Tweets of the Week: Government Resignations, Frontex Uniforms, Luxembourg Affront
Italy and Estonia looking weak, Frontex fashion wear is on fleek, and Secretary of State cancels trip in fit of pique.Promoted content