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50 years on from the Seveso disaster in Northern Italy, the Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing industrial accidents.

The amendment ensures that long-standing and sustainable waste management arrangements between the EU & Switzerland can continue.

Europe's circular economy transition is changing what is expected from products and businesses. How does the EU Ecolabel act as a practical tool for linking policy objectives to everyday market choices?

The Commission has shortlisted eight out of 27 eligible cities for the final stage of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards.

The measures will ensure transparency in calculating recycled content in new single-use polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles.

Alien invasive species are a major driver of global biodiversity loss. A study explores invasive species in Germany, finding these exotic invaders to be drivers of increased plant productivity – but only in their non-native ranges.

A new analysis of marine plastic pollution provides insights for global policy. It identifies the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean as a high-risk area and recommends that ocean cleanup efforts look beyond known marine ‘garbage patches’.

The discussions in Brussels allowed both sides to deepen environmental engagement and coordinate positions ahead of crucial global summits.

Organised as part of the 'Guimarães 2026 – European Green Capital' programme, the International Conference on Sustainability in Sport, Eco Parliament and Green Week Guimarães events brought communities together to promote climate action, education, active citizenship and a more sustainable future.

Águeda, European Green Leaf 2026, brought circular economy learning into schools as Year 5 students transformed recyclable materials into wildlife-inspired urban artworks.