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Unsold textiles: what the ban on destruction changesSince 19 July 2026, large companies have been covered by a new European rule. It concerns what happens to unused clothes; it does not promise every customer a bargain.
Cosmetics: the label tells more than just the formulaIngredients, period after opening, precautions and batch number answer different questions. A simple way to read a package without getting lost in the INCI list.
Perfumes: why labels may get longer in 2026The European timetable strengthens the identification of fragrance allergens. A longer list does not necessarily mean a new formula: it is also important to understand the transition.
TPO and nails: what the ban means for old stockThe European ban has applied since September 2025. The point that is often misunderstood concerns products bought before that date and their professional use.
Smartphones: reading the label beyond the big letterBattery life, durability, repairability: the European label offers several points of reference. None replaces the others when comparing two phones.
Food waste: what the 2030 target really meansThe European Union sets national reduction targets. In the kitchen, understanding what we throw away is a practical place to start.
The organic logo alone does not tell you where your meal comes fromThe starry leaf indicates a certified method of production. To understand where the ingredients come from, you also need to read the accompanying wording.
Africa, Europe, UN: food security links the issuesMeeting in New York on 20 September, the three partners linked peace, finance and food. The communiqué sets out priorities, but does not prove they have been achieved.
European fisheries: modernising boats, conserving resourcesThe Council is preparing European support for 2028–2034. Its partial position concerns the rules; the overall budget remains to be negotiated.
Environmental assessments: speeding things up without bypassing debateThe Council of the EU agreed its position on 30 September. Timelines, points of contact and public participation are at the heart of a text still to be negotiated.
Social security: Europe revises the rules between countriesThe reform adopted by the Council covers five areas. For cross-border workers, the first step is still to distinguish European coordination from national entitlements.
In Clervaux, recycled aluminium brings Europe’s industrial challenges into focusStéphane Séjourné’s visit to Hydro has brought energy, access to recyclable materials and European production capacity back to the fore. Regulatory discussions must be distinguished from rules that have been adopted.