Author EUinfo Admin

Every summer millions of Europeans descend upon the continent’s airports on their way to sunshine and adventure. As airport users explode in number, so does the cost and environmental footprint of running an airport.

After the European Elections, the number of citizens who feel their voice counts in the EU has risen from 29 percent in November 2013 to 42 percent, which is the highest level since this question was first put into the Standard Eurobarometer a decade ago, a latest survey showed.

In the last decade, both the number of organic farms and the area dedicated to organic farming have grown by 50 percent or more. Organic area in the EU increased by about 500 000 hectares per year. As a result there are more than 186 000 organic farms across Europe, cultivating an area of 9.6 million hectares according to the latest Brief on organic farming published by the European Commission.

The EU Foreign Affairs Council expressed shock and saddeness over the crash of the Malaysian Airlines Flight in Ukraine, calling the separatist groups in the area to ensure full access to the site. It agreed to accelerate preparation for new sanctions against Russia. The Council also discussed recent developments in the Middle East, urging the sides for an immediate cessation of the hostilities.