By Editorial Staff | 14 February 2024
The Commission sets the bar high on the 2040 Climate Target
The Commission’s recommendation comes after a thorough impact assessment, which explored many pathways to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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A team of journalists and professionals in communication and institutional relations. The editorial staff of The Watcher Post, led by Piero Tatafiore, follows and reports on EU and member states' institutional, socio-economic and industrial developments. The Watcher Post and its editorial staff hold the same belief that Charles Foster Kane had about his "Inquirer" in Citizen Kane: "I've got to make the New York Inquirer as important to New York as the gas in that light."
By Editorial Staff | 13 February 2024
Member States and European Parliament agree on new rules for economic governance framework aka Stability and Growth Pact
It took a 16-hour long last trilogue for Member States and the European Parliament to agree on a set of provisions reforming the so-called Stability and Growth Pact.
By Editorial Staff | 02 February 2024
Special EU summit greenlights MFF mid-term revision to increase funding for Ukraine
The Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 will allow for additional funding in several key areas such as Ukraine support.
By Editorial Staff | 01 February 2024
Commission proposes derogations on CAP conditionality as farmers’ protests loom over Brussels
Eu Commission proposed some derogations to the Common Agricultural Policy in the attempt of answering to at least some of their requests.
By Editorial Staff | 25 January 2024
European Commission launches the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has officially launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture.
By Editorial Staff | 09 January 2024
Commission welcomes Italian draft updated National Energy and Climate Plan, but still work to do
Member states are currently reviewing their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs), the framework to outline their climate and energy goals
By Editorial Staff | 11 December 2023
AI Act: Agreement reached on the first supranational regulatory framework on Artificial Intelligence
A political agreement has been reached on the AI Act, the world’s first supranational regulatory framework concerning AI.
By Editorial Staff | 06 December 2023
Council agrees on key positions in transportation and telecommunications, but negotiations with the Parliament on AI continue
The first day of the Council’s meeting showcased a series of impactful decisions aimed at bolstering road safety across the European Union.
By Editorial Staff | 22 November 2023
Plenary sticks with Commission proposal on CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles watering down ENVI position
The European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) regulation.
By Editorial Staff | 16 November 2023
Foreign Affairs Council discusses emerging challenges and fostering defence cooperation
The Foreign Affairs ministers from the EU27 countries engaged in conversations covering the situations in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Armenia and climate diplomacy.
By Editorial Staff | 14 November 2023
E-fuels are not taking off: Carbon-Neutral Fuels ousted from Euro 7
Carbon-Neutral Fuels: the revision of the Euro 7 standards has sparked a heated debate that will affect the interinstitutional negotiations.
By Editorial Staff | 16 October 2023
EU closer to its climate goals as it celebrates the adoption of two key pillars of the Fit for 55
The EU Council adopted to Fit for 55 key pillars: this will play a pivotal role in bringing the EU closer to its 2030 climate targets too.