AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Birds Directive Push: The European Commission has decided to refer Slovenia to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to properly designate Special Protection Areas in its marine waters under the Birds Directive, including key areas such as Osrednji Tržaški zaliv for the Mediterranean Shag. Aviation Cleaner Fuels: Cyprus and 12 other EU countries, including Slovenia, face legal action after not adopting or reporting penalty rules required under the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, aimed at cutting aviation emissions by boosting sustainable fuel use. EV Charging Support: The European Investment Bank is backing Ireland’s nationwide EV charging rollout with advisory tools for faster, fairer build-out—an EU-wide signal for charging infrastructure momentum. Circular Industry Finance: Slovenia’s Resand expanded its Norion Bank loan facility from €14.5m to €25m to scale foundry sand reclamation and recycling, citing growing sustainability pressure from foundries. Healthier Vending in Slovenia: A Slovenian hospital study found healthier vending options can shift purchases toward better choices, even if total sales drop. Wildlife at Sea: New research links increased shipping traffic around South Africa with higher whale strike risk, urging urgent action to reduce collisions.
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