by stefanie | Sep 16, 2020 | World Focus
The week could see the decline of the oil and petrochemical sector begin and the EU is set to announce a much stricter emissions target by 2030. Meanwhile a Carbon Tracker report suggests that worldwide public concern could slash virgin plastic demand growth...
by stefanie | Jul 22, 2020 | World Focus
The European Commission recently lowered its outlook for the EU economy in 2020 revising the -7.4% contraction to an -8.3% contraction. The European Commission commented: “The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic,...
by Owen Collins | Apr 9, 2019 | World Focus
A new report from the European Commission’s Directorate General for the Environment has estimated the true cost to the EU of unimplemented environmental laws in 2018. The costs of €55 billion ($62 billion) were the result of EU Member States not fully achieving the...
by Owen Collins | Dec 5, 2018 | Around the Industry
The European Union’s new rules preventing geo-blocking became reality this week. Geo-blocking is described by the European Parliament as “any restriction imposed by online shops, based on nationality, place of residence, or place of connection.” Examples include...
by Owen Collins | Oct 24, 2018 | City News
The OEM’s acquisition of UK-based Apogee can officially proceed, with European regulators acquiescing to the deal. Computer Business Review reports that the £380 million ($490.4 million/€430 million) purchase will see print provider Apogee become an independent...