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EU Backtracks on Pesticide Limits Amid Farmer Protests

In response to European farmers' protests, the European Commission is backing away from a project that proposed limitation of pesticide use in agriculture within...

EU Tolls Hike Hits Transport

Effective from December 1, 2023, Germany, as the first country in the European Union, has increased road toll rates. This decision is in response...

Poland faces an excessive deficit procedure from the EU

In the European Union, there is a procedure known as excessive deficit, which sets an invariable level of 3% GDP. The current government- after...

Digital Services Act (DSA) – What changes can we expect after February 17?

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a European Union (EU) regulation that governs the operation of online service providers. It is worth remembering since...

Poland Takes Step Towards Joining European Public Prosecutor’s Office

"We are very pleased with Poland's decision to join the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO), as it means expanding our sphere of action. For...

New NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive Increases Costs and Compliance Obligations for Businesses

The NIS2 cybersecurity directive places a number of new obligations on companies operating within the European Union. The national law of each member of...

The dollar isn’t so weak – again above 4 PLN

In recent days, the dollar dropped below 4 PLN, only to spring back above this level. Surprisingly, despite expectations of the dollar decreasing this...

EU Faces Billion-Euro Losses Due to Counterfeit Goods

Counterfeit goods cost the garment, cosmetics and toy industry 16 billion euros and nearly 200,000 jobs annually in Europe. Due to the...

Automotive Industry Gears Up for Greener Future: Regenerating Spare Parts and Developing Modern Combustion Engines

The problem with the availability of semiconductors is delaying the development of electromobility, as is the lack of sufficient charging infrastructure or high prices...

Fast Fashion’s Dirty Secret: Trillions of Clothes Wasted Every Year

Every year, a statistical European discards approximately 11-15 kg of textile products, including clothing. According to data from McKinsey, three out of every five...

Fuel sector faces challenges as alternative fuels take hold

"The development of alternative fuels presents challenges for the entire fuel sector," says Halina Pupacz, President of the Polish Chamber of Liquid Fuels. As...

Firearm Availability, Not Regulations, Linked to Rise in Terror Attacks

Legislation regulating access to firearms does not influence the number of terrorist attacks in a given country, according to researchers from Leuphana University in...

EUDR Prohibits Products Linked to Forest Degradation

Over the past 30 years, deforestation has led to the loss of 420 million hectares, or more than 10 percent of forest area. The...

Trust Matters: Better Communication Between Regulators and Regulated Entities Fosters Confidence in Financial Sectors

- We have been complaining about a lack of trust for years, and it turns out it is present. Maybe not very high, but...
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