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A Commission assessment also identifies scope for smarter implementation of the decades-old law.

New guidelines help sites across Europe to integrate tourism and recreational activities while highlighting the growing importance of ecotourism.

The list contains six new categories, including wearable devices such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and electric toys.

Viladecans’ final European Green Leaf 2025 report highlights a year of citizen engagement, urban greening, biodiversity, circular economy and climate action, showing how the city turned its award into a shared local movement for sustainability.

The measures build on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) amendment agreed in December 2025 and are part of the simplification package.

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.