Public health organisations lambast delay of smoke-free environment revision

A group of public health organisations directed harsh criticism at the European Commission for continuing to drag its feet on the revision of the EU Council recommendation on smoke-free environments.

Italyโ€™s new anti-poverty scheme sparks concerns in Brussels

The Italian government is phasing out its minimum income scheme for citizens in favour of a new system aimed at boosting employment, a move that is being monitored by the European Commission and criticised by advocates of welfare benefits.