Together with other EU countries, Athens successfully blocked a European Commission's proposal affecting the rice industry, namely, to increase allowable levels of a banned pesticide commonly found in rice imported from SE Asia
The report opens a "can of worms" about the potential for foreign governments to influence MEPs and notes that Greece's MEPs rank the 3rd highest for their generation of side income
Critics hoping for tougher regulation say it contains too many loopholes, but recognize that it is a first step towards compelling big businesses to reduce their footprint
Furthermore the minister added “Today's development clearly demonstrates the importance of the composition of the European Parliament."
Parliament President Roberta Metsola: New pact "fair" to those entitled to international protection, "firm" with those who are ineligible, and "strong" against smugglers
New Democracy announced a list of MEP Candidates last week
The development in the "Email-gate" scandal comes several weeks after former New Democracy MEP candidate Anna-Michelle Asimokopoulou was forced to drop out of the running for the 10th EP elections and two ND officials resigned
The law aims to improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime, to define new types of criminal offenses, and to harmonize penalties to individuals and legal persons
The next tranche of Greek government aid for citizens to help them reduce energy costs at home through the program "Save 2024" is expected to be launched in the second half of 2024 and will also target emissions.
The report will also be forwarded to the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) as well as to the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)
The European Health Data Space agreement is expected to improve healthcare services in the EU and make data more accessible for research and public health efforts
To Vima had an interview with the EU Commission Spokesperson on digital economy, research and innovation, Johannes Bahrke, who explained in detail what AI Act means and the dangers of Artificial Intelligence
The new rules aim to reduce harmful emissions from industrial installations and pig and poultry farms, and to improve transparency over the licensing, operation and control of such installations
Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favor to 92 against and 65 abstentions, EU member states would be obliged to protect media independence, while all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned
Initiative comes exactly one year since deadly Tempi rail disaster in north-central Greece
The new regulation is particularly important for Greece, as Athens recorded a 20% increase in available accommodations compared to 2022, according to data from the international short-term rental analysis company AirDNA
Updated EU driving licence rules include digital licences, self-assessment, and probationary period for new drivers.
The EU has added large-scale forest fires and air, water and soil pollution to its list of environmental offences, and is tightening sanctions
EP President Metsola called for independent investigation into death of Alexi Navalny while Yulia Navalnaya told Parliament to treat President Putin like leader of a “criminal gang”
The law is particularly relevant for Greece, as just last month nine international press freedom organizations called on Grigoris Dimitriadis, the former general secretary and nephew of Greek Prime Minister, to drop two lawsuits they consider SLAPP