Small shampoo bottles, light grocery bags and other single-use plastics may soon be disappearing from the European Union after lawmakers in the world's largest trading bloc took a step closer to further bans on certain plastics. Other items facing prohibition include single-use packaging for fruit, vegetables and condiments in restaurants, where staff will be required to allow customers to bring their own reusable cups and containers with them when they dine in. The latest proposed restrictions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on Monday welcomed a draft report issued by the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs supporting Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international affairs.
The committee issued the report on “the EU and the defense of multilateralism” on Thursday.
The draft was passed with 55 votes in favor, 13 opposed and seven abstentions, and is to be voted on by the European Parliament.
It focuses on improving the efficacy of the UN’s multilateral institutions and enhancing EU countries’ effect through them.
The report calls on the EU to join multilateral frameworks and deepen cooperation with like-minded countries.
It expresses concern that