The European Commission has allocated over €380 million for 133 new projects under the LIFE Programme, with additional funding from various sources, to support environmental sustainability and climate action goals set by the European Green Deal. Projects cover circular economy, nature and biodiversity, climate resilience, governance solutions, and clean energy transition, including initiatives like LIFE GRAPhiREC and LIFE POLITEX. These projects aim to contribute to the EU’s target of becoming climate-neutral by 2050 and halting biodiversity loss by 2030, showcasing a significant investment in the future well-being of the planet and its inhabitants.
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EU to boost food exports to Ukraine as part of updated trade deal
The EU has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine to enhance food exports, adjusting their prewar trade pact and requiring Ukraine to align its agricultural standards with EU regulations by 2028. This deal, aimed at addressing concerns from EU farmers, follows tensions over Ukrainian imports affecting local markets, particularly in Poland and Hungary, and includes provisions for increased quotas while maintaining market stability. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The EU and Ukraine have...
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