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To create a plastic-free future, engagement from the PVC value chain is critical. This goes beyond simple sustainability; a holistic approach is required. Implementing circular economy principles—where resources are reused, recycled, or repurposed—is only part of the solution. Effective waste management practices must complement these principles to ensure true environmental progress. While sustainable practices have…

What it calls an “extraordinary” fact is down, it says, to extremely weak productivity growth after 2008. France, on the other hand, managed to keep pace with US output per hour in the decade after the financial crisis. French incomes are similar to British – and lower than American – largely because French people tend to ‘bank’…

“Hard-working Britons are heading out each day, putting in the effort, but are being let down by a political system that should be working for them. They understandably want a stable economy, a secure and safe country, controlled borders, more money in their pockets, safer streets in their communities, opportunities for their children, reliable British…

Roeselare (Eurotoday): Last night on 3rd December, Roeselare’s 39 municipal councillors were sworn in, with Mayor Kris Declercq continuing since 2016. 21-year-old Rania Fahi from the Vooruit party took her oath for the first time. The unchanged leadership will focus on modernization and community development. Last night on 3rd December, the 39 newly elected municipal…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Brussels faces a housing crisis with 602,000 homes for 575,000 families. Rent increased by 4.1% in 2023, impacting low-income families, 28% of people below the poverty line. The social housing waiting list grew by 9%, affecting over 53,800 families. In 2022, there were 7,134 homeless individuals, with projections suggesting this could rise to…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): Antwerp now has 75 hotels with 5,823 rooms, up from 65 hotels in 2019. However, occupancy rates are below 70%. Didier Boehlen from the hotel association is concerned and wants to attract more conferences. The city plans to manage Airbnb and support new upscale hotels like Van der Valk and Botanic Sanctuary to…

BRUSSELS – The European Commission has established a new department focused on the Mediterranean, aiming to enhance its geopolitical presence in the region and tackle migration challenges. This was highlighted by the newly appointed Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, during an interview with Hina. Spearheading this initiative, Šuica previously served as the Commissioner for…

Newly elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has indicated that Congress will not address Ukraine funding until the new presidential administration takes office. “We have a newly elected president, and we’re going to wait and take the new commander-in-chief’s direction on all of that, so I don’t expect any Ukraine funding to come up now,”…

Riyadh (Eurotoday) – European Commission promotes Regreening Africa Initiative with €15 million investment. What is the significance of the EU’s Regreening Africa programme?How will phase ii support vulnerable communities in Africa? The European Commission has launched the second phase of the Regreening Africa programme, backed by a new €15 million investment. The announcement comes at…

“Budget toxique”, “erreur historique” “La pire des politiques serait de ne pas censurer un tel budget”, a fustigé Marine Le Pen depuis la tribune. La présidente des députés du Rassemblement National (RN) a saisi l’occasion pour expliquer pourquoi son camp s’alliait aux voix de “l’extrême gauche” : “Nous utilisons le NFP simplement comme un outil…