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Ensure open access for internet service suppliers and ban roaming fees, say MEPs

03-04-2014

Internet access providers would be barred from blocking or slowing down selected services for economic or other reasons by the latest draft EU “telecoms package” legislation voted by Parliament.

Ensure open access for internet service suppliers and ban roaming fees, say MEPs

03-04-2014

Internet access providers would be barred from blocking or slowing down selected services for economic or other reasons by the latest draft EU “telecoms package” legislation voted by Parliament.

MEPs back law to curb harmful traffic noise

02-04-2014

Noise limits for cars will be tightened to protect public health, under new rules informally agreed with EU ministers and endorsed by Parliament.

EMCDDA Scientific Committee elects new leaders

01-04-2014

EMCDDA Scientific Committee elects new leaders

01-04-2014

Pushing for consumer safety. 10th anniversary of Europe’s Rapid alert system on dangerous products

25-03-2014

For 10 years the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX) has been guarding European consumers against un-safe non-food products. In 2013 a total of 2,364 measures were taken by EU Member States.

Pushing for consumer safety. 10th anniversary of Europe’s Rapid alert system on dangerous products

25-03-2014

For 10 years the EU Rapid Information system (RAPEX) has been guarding European consumers against un-safe non-food products. In 2013 a total of 2,364 measures were taken by EU Member States.

Commission says yes to first successful European Citizens' Initiative

19-03-2014

Organisers of the Right2Water ECI called on the Commission to ensure that all EU citizens enjoy the right to water and  sanitation, to exclude water supply and management of water resources from internal market rules and liberalisation, and to...

Commission says yes to first successful European Citizens' Initiative

19-03-2014

Organisers of the Right2Water ECI called on the Commission to ensure that all EU citizens enjoy the right to water and  sanitation, to exclude water supply and management of water resources from internal market rules and liberalisation, and to...

MEPs vote to extend protection for package holiday travelers

12-03-2014

Holidaymakers putting together their own package holidays from travel services sold on the internet or elsewhere need extra protection, as they are unlikely to get the same all-in cover as those buying from traditional travel agents, say MEPs.

Tobacco Directive: Parliament approves plans to deter young people from smoking

26-02-2014

Draft legislation updating the EU Tobacco Directive to make tobacco products less attractive to young people was endorsed by MEPs.

Tobacco Directive: Parliament approves plans to deter young people from smoking

26-02-2014

Draft legislation updating the EU Tobacco Directive to make tobacco products less attractive to young people was endorsed by MEPs.