More than two fifths of Portuguese enterprises have invested in innovation
More than two fifths of enterprises in Portugal invested in innovation between 2022 and 2024, new data from INE, Portugal’s…
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33% of Irish enterprises use ICT to cut environmental impact, above EU average
Irish enterprises are upping their investment in digital technologies and related innovations to support their sustainability goals and reduce environmental…
Europeans continue to value democracy, human rights, and the rule of law as EUs main strengths
Some 36% of Europeans view respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law as the EU’s main strengths,…
Close to half would raise taxes on tobacco and alcohol to fund public services
A survey of EU citizens to explore public attitudes toward taxation found that close to half (48%) would opt for…
Slovenia increased investment in environmental protection in 2023
Slovenia reported a 22.1% increase in current expenditure in environmental protection measures in 2023, compared to the previous year, new…
Second-hand gifts gaining popularity in Germany
Second-hand gifts are rising in popularity in Germany, with 54% saying they have already given a second-hand gift this year,…
Food waste in Finnish supermarkets drops to below 1%
Food waste in Finnish supermarkets has dropped to below one per cent, with only 0.9% of food products ending up as waste in 2023.
What European country is considered Europe’s ‘greenest’?
Norway ranks as Europe’s most environmentally friendly country, as per a study by solar panel manufacturer Hemsol.
Imports of solar panels more than doubled in the EU last year
Imports of solar panels by European Union countries grew by 145% last year, with the bloc importing €22.6 billion worth of solar panels in 2022 from extra-EU countries.
Bulgaria saw the biggest decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU in Q2 2023
Bulgaria reported the biggest decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of all EU countries in the second quarter of 2023.