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Food waste: Test run for citizen participation in legislation

The EU Commission is revising the Waste Framework Directive in the food and textiles sectors. It plans to present a draft in early June. For the first time, the consultation process will also include recommendations from a citizens' panel – a result of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

By Leonie Düngefeld

What's cooking in Brussels? Iranian hour in the European Parliament

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, is expected in Brussels. He is following the invitation of MEP Charlie Weimer (ECR), who will use the occasion to give a speech in the European Parliament. Iranian exiles in Europe are far from pleased with Pahlavi's visit.

By Claire Stam