March 22, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

Today, the Council approved conclusions on green diplomacy, unequivocally affirming the EU’s commitment to promote a just and inclusive green transition, and to support the implementation of global commitments in this regard, in close cooperation with partner countries worldwide through enhanced multilateralism and global action. In its conclusions, the Council reiterates the gravity of the accelerating triple planetary crisis of […]
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March 22, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

European Commission publishes Action Plan to tackle skills and labour shortages

On 21 March 2024, the Commission published an action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages and proposes to work together with Member States and social partners to address these issues in the years ahead. The action plan is part of the EU’s strategy to boost its competitiveness and enhance its economic and social resilience. […]
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March 21, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

European Commission publishes new legislation on the quality of traineeships in the EU

On 20 March 2024, the European Commission took an initiative on the quality of traineeships. The main objective is to improve working conditions for trainees, including pay, inclusiveness and quality of traineeships in the EU. The initiative consists of: The initiative consists of: a proposal for a Directive on improving and enforcing working conditions for trainees combatting regular […]
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March 18, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Tourism nights spent in the EU: A steady rebound yet uneven

On 8 March, Eurostat published 2023 data on tourist accommodation, showing an increase of 6.1% in nights spent compared to 2022. Overall, the year marked a record-breaking number of nights spent, nearing 3 billion across the EU. While this is a promising trend for the hospitality sector, the recovery is far from being even. 17 countries, […]
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March 15, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Food Waste targets: EP adopts its position

On 13 March, the European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) with 514 votes in favour, 20 against, and 91 abstentions. Here are key elements: MEPs agreed on higher targets to be reached at national level by 31 December 2030.   Food waste in retail, restaurants and households, should be reduced by at least 40% compared to the Commission’s […]
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21 March 2021 – Good France

The 6th edition of the event “Goût de France/Good France” has been postponed until spring 2021, following the measures taken to fight the COVID-19 health crisis. Though delayed, will still be the beloved opportunity for professionals of French gastronomy to share their know-how and their passion for this cuisine, as it is every year. Scheduled […]

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