SocietyThe European Commission Announces Ambitious EU Climate Change Mitigation Target: 90% Reduction in GHG Emissions by 20402024-02-12, 16:22The European Commission (EC) has set the EU's 2040 climate change mitigation target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% compared to 1990, based on the conclusions of the European Science Advisory Board. Serious traffic offences, such as excessive speeding or drink driving, should lead to EU-wide driving disqualifications, said MEPs on Tuesday. Minister of the Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė met with Bret Johnsen, one of the CEOs of SpaceX, in the USA and presented Lithuania. The EU wants to increase the sustainability of its food supply and reduce the need for pesticides with new rules on plant breeding techniques. On Wednesday, the Committee on Civil Liberties endorsed the draft negotiating mandate for stronger rules against corrupt decision-makers across all levels in the EU. The revision of the “breakfast directives” aims to help consumers make informed and healthier decisions on agri-food products such as honey, fruit juice, jam and marmalades. Government approves infrastructure development plan for Rail Baltica’s Kaunas node2024-01-30, 09:37The Government of Lithuania approved the infrastructure development plan for the Kaunas railway node of the European-gauge project Rail Baltica. The meeting held on Wednesday resolved to start the procedures for land acquisition for public needs. Data on interceptions of aircraft completed near the Baltic States' borders on January 22–29, 20242024-01-29, 13:51On January 22–28 NATO Air Policing Mission Detachment fighter aircraft were scrambled twice to intercept aircraft of the Russian Federation violating flight rules in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. To make our food system more sustainable and resilient, MEPs support new rules for some NGT plants, but those not equivalent to conventional plants must follow stricter rules. The changes in Lithuanian aviation until 2052. Lithuanian Airports present a long-term master plan2024-01-25, 11:41Lithuanian Airports, which are actively implementing development projects, presented a long-term master plan for the development of the entire network until 2052. The company, which operates three airports in Lithuania, aims to develop a competitive model for Lithuanian airports, improve efficiency and clearly map out the infrastructure development steps for Vilnius, Kaunas, and Palanga airports in order to be able to seamlessly handle 17 million passengers a year in the future. |
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