Photo by Michael Beener on Unsplash Bringing together international headquarters cities and highlighting the challenges and opportunities they face was subject of a debate hosted by Alain Hutchinson, Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations. Strasbourg, Vienna, Geneva, The Hague, Montevideo and Montreal were represented. The discussions provided an opportunity to share best practice in this area and to gain a better understanding of…
Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash Reform of public administration is seen as the key to development in Uzbekistan, writes Jorabek Nematov Administrative reforms began in Uzbekistan in 2017, by the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On approval of the concept of administrative reforms in the Republic of Uzbekistan”. In order to correctly assess…
Photo by Jonathan Kemper on Unsplash More than 100 environmental, scientific and social organisations have called for an end to “EU derogations that water down CAP environmental measures.” The demand is also backed by EU farmers, trade unions and church groups. They also urge Brussels to keep the EU’s “Farm-to-Fork ambitions of the Green Deal alive.” A broad…
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Influencer advertising and marketing has been one of the fastest-growing industries of the last decade. Perceived by consumers as closer, more authentic and more trustable than traditional advertising or celebrity endorsement, influencers are attracting more and more brand investment. However, unlike traditional advertising, which is subject to very strict rules, influencer advertising…
Photo by David Becker on Unsplash The European Commission has approved an amendment to an existing Polish scheme, including an overall €266 million budget increase, to support agricultural producers in the wake of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. The amendments were approved under the State aid temporary crisis framework. These were first adopted by the Commission on 9 March to support measures in sectors which are…
Photo by Finn on Unsplash With the mental health of Europeans deteriorating, the European Economic and Social Committee is urging policy-makers at EU and national levels to make it a top priority The Brussels based Committee has called for the reform of health systems across the EU in a bid to ensure a comprehensive approach to mental health…
Fancy escaping from the mundane realities of life? If so, a brand new attraction in Brussels could be right up your street. It is called the “Bubble Planet Experience” and this is something that will appeal to both the young and old. Visitors are immersed in a “festive and colourful world” and, no, this is…
