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Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/2323

Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook Report

Report from the Commission to the European parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions

The Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules on packaging, to tackle this constantly growing source of waste and of consumer frustration.

Communication – EU policy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics

Insects play a significant role in the functioning of healthy ecosystems and human well-being. By providing vital services such as pollination, matter decomposition, and bio-control, they greatly influence the living world.

On 26 October 2022, the Commission revised the Directive in line with the results of an evaluation and on the basis of an extensive impact assessment, adapting it to the newest standards.

On 26 October 2022, the Commission proposed a revision of the EU Ambient Air Quality Directives to align the air quality standards more closely with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.

On 26 October 2022, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive amending the Water Framework Directive, the Groundwater Directive and the Environmental Quality Standards Directive.