capitals
Coverage of capitals in the Nexus archive.
- Capitals pressure EU executive to revise packaging waste rules
Capitals are pressuring the EU executive to revise packaging waste rules. Industry groups are lobbying against imminent bans on plastic sachets, shrink-wrapped six-packs, and similar packaging.
- Centralised grid planning: capitals seek to clip Brussels’ wings
EU capitals are attempting to reduce the authority of Brussels in centralised grid planning. A leaked Council text indicates that a proposed EU-wide funding mechanism for this purpose is no longer being considered.
- Italian MEP slapped down in bid to overturn lead fishing tackle ban
An Italian MEP's attempt to overturn a ban on lead fishing tackle was rejected. Pietro Fiocchi may have another opportunity as capitals prepare to vote on lead gunshot later this week.
- Capitals overlook dirty factories in EU-approved subsidies bonanza
The article reveals that only 1% of €61 billion in EU-approved state aid under the Clean Industrial Deal was allocated to cleaning up industrial pollution, with the majority of funds bypassing environmental improvements.
- EU health chief says Brussels studying impact of Trump’s drug pricing threats
The EU health chief stated that Brussels is studying the impact of Trump’s drug pricing threats. Capitals are seeking clarity on which medicines could be affected.
- The Brief – A meagre appetite for the great defence splurge
The need to increase defense spending is widely agreed upon, but capitals are largely neglecting a key fiscal mechanism to enable this increase. The article highlights a lack of action despite the consensus on the necessity of boosting defense expenditures.