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Romania Lowers Prices Of Basic Food Staples

Romania’s new government has approved an emergency decree that introduces a mechanism to cap basic food prices.

EU Weighs Concession To Russian Bank Over Black Sea Grain Deal: Report

The European Union is considering a proposal for the Russian Agricultural Bank to set up a subsidiary to reconnect to the global financial network as a sop...

Recyclability Now A 'Must-Have' For European Consumers, Study Finds

A majority (84%) of European consumers seek recycling instructions on packaged products, while 60% say that recyclability instructions and sustainability l...

EU Overhaul Of ESG Ratings Industry Rules Has Further To Run

A proposed European Union shake-up of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings industry will bring much-needed transparency but fall short of...

EU Warns Against Adjusting Mercosur Trade Deal

The European Commission said it would be unwise to renegotiate parts of its proposed free trade agreement with Brazil and other countries of the Mercosur b...

Barriers To Retail In EU Remain Extremely High, Commission Indicator Confirms

Retail is one of the most restrictively regulated business sectors in the EU, according to the updated Retail Restrictiveness Indicator (RRI) by the Europe...

Poland Receives Draft EU Regulation Extending Ban On Ukrainian Food Imports

Poland's agriculture minister has received a draft regulation from the European Commission extending a ban on imports of some Ukrainian food products until...

EU Company ESG Disclosure Rules Set To Be Eased

European Union sustainability disclosure rules are set to give companies more room to decide what should be reported, though safeguards should ensure this...