Today, the President of the European Commission von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries, Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou, finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. Learn more about the partnership.
In light of the Commission’s White Paper and the recent Draghi and Letta reports, the Council conclusions aim to take stock of the progress made at European level, with particular attention to digital infrastructures, while identifying the numerous challenges that still lie ahead. Disvover which, and take a look at the 357 stakeholders’ positions.
“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.
The European Commission has proposed to introduce a progressive start of operations of Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), by giving Member States 6 months to deploy it. The EES will digitally record entries and exits, data from passports, fingerprints, and face images of non-EU nationals travelling for short-stays to any of the EU Member States and Schengen associates. What does this mean to you?
According to the Romanian Constitutional Court, the electoral process for the election of the President of Romania must be resumed in its entirety, with the Government to establish a new date for the election of the President Romania, as well as a new calendar program for the implementation of the necessary actions.
The new EU Product Liability Directive enters into force on Sunday, 8 December. The revised legislation needs to be transposed at national level. It establishes an solid framework for victims to seek compensation for damages caused by defective products. It also provides greater legal certainty for economic operators.
The revised Regulation on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT) introduces new measures to better protect the EU citizens and businesses from energy market abuse. ACER and ESMA increase their cooperation to ensure fair energy deals.
Today, the President of the European Commission von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries, Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou, finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. Learn more about the partnership.
The EU Transport Council adopted its negotiating positions on a new directive on driving disqualifications, a regulation on enforcement of passenger rights and a regulation on passenger rights in the context of multimodal journeys.
To improve road safety across Europe, today the EU Tranport Council adopted its negotiating position on an EU Commission proposal regarding certain driving disqualifications forming part of the so-called ‘road safety’ legislative package.
The transaction relates primarily to the markets for the provision of financial planning led investment management approach, retirement planning, estate planning, trust services, tax planning and family office services for individuals and institutional clients.
The European Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by Banco Santander S.A. of Spain and Pemberton Asset Management Holdings Limited (‘Pemberton’) of Jersey. The transaction relates primarily to the market of contract logistics services.
Leading MEPs have published a joint statements on the escalating repressions by the Georgian authorities against the democratic opposition and excessive use of force against peaceful protesters.
As talks on the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur agreement could be concluded tomorrow, after several years of negotiations, the Trade Committee Chair and the Standing Rapporteur for Mercosur issued their statements.
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Meyer Werft GmbH by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and by the Ministry of Finance of the State of Lower Saxony, all of Germany. The transaction relates primarily to the construction and sale of cruise ships of all sizes up to 185,000 gross tonnage.
At a conference on disinformation, held by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), participants pointed out that regional press can be a role model for big media platforms to rebuild the trust lost with their audiences.
“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.
Funded by the European Commission as part of the Digital Europe Programme, the Data Spaces Support Centre (DSSC) assists companies and the public sector that want to create common European data spaces, in support of the European economy and society and in full respect of EU values.
The new EU Product Liability Directive enters into force on Sunday, 8 December. The revised legislation needs to be transposed at national level. It establishes an solid framework for victims to seek compensation for damages caused by defective products. It also provides greater legal certainty for economic operators.
In light of the Commission’s White Paper and the recent Draghi and Letta reports, the Council conclusions aim to take stock of the progress made at European level, with particular attention to digital infrastructures, while identifying the numerous challenges that still lie ahead. Disvover which, and take a look at the 357 stakeholders’ positions.
“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.
The Swedish Government has received the AI Commission’s proposals for measures to help strengthen the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sweden.
The EU Commission has signed 21 grant agreements for €142 million with backbone cable projects, bringing total funding to €420 million under the first CEF Digital Work Programme. Backbone networks, including submarine cables, are critical infrastructures that play an essential role in ensuring high-capacity connectivity. Get more details about the projects signed.
The European Commission has issued a ‘retention order’ to TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), requiring the platform to freeze and safeguard data linked to current or potential systemic risks posed by its services to electoral processes and civic discourse within the EU. This order ensures the preservation of relevant information and evidence that may be needed for future investigations into TikTok’s compliance with the DSA.
The EU Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to join the new Industry-Academia Network as part of the European Cyber Skills Academy. The call will remain open permanently. However, stakeholders interested in joining the Network Launch Group should apply by 5 January 2025.
Quantum mechanics dates back to 1925, and the idea of quantum computing spans almost half that period. The first experimental demonstration of a quantum algorithm happened 30 years ago. But still today, these technologies used to scour vast databases and factor massive numbers are considered “new and emerging”. The untapped potential in this field is central as ITU prepares for 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum”.
Following the European Digital Identity Framework, the Commission has published five implementing regulations today, laying down rules for the core functionalities and the certification of the European Digital Identity Wallets.
The Cyber Resilience Act aims to strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity by ensuring that digital products and services are secure throughout their lifecycle. It encourages proactive risk management and accountability, empowering businesses and users to build a safer digital future together.
Expanding its cutting-edge Earth Observation data and services programme, the European Commission launched an additional Copernicus Sentinel satellite, called Sentinel-1C. The launch is a result of cooperation with trusted partners, the European Space Agency and Arianespace.
In a concerted operation, Belgian and Dutch authorities have cracked down on an internationally operating ‘phone phishing’ gang, leading to the arrest of eight suspects. They also visited mainly elderly victims at their homes, pretending to be bank employees or police officers.
“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.
Leading MEPs have published a joint statements on the escalating repressions by the Georgian authorities against the democratic opposition and excessive use of force against peaceful protesters.
French and German authorities, supported by Eurojust and Europol, have rolled up a criminal network responsible for transporting equipment used to smuggle migrants to the United Kingdom.
As part of its evolution efforts, Frontex is launching a new Prize Contest aimed at solving a challenge concerning the evolution of the Copernicus Border Surveillance Service (CBSS) to better serve the European Border and Coast Guard (EBCG) community.
The European Commission has proposed to introduce a progressive start of operations of Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), by giving Member States 6 months to deploy it. The EES will digitally record entries and exits, data from passports, fingerprints, and face images of non-EU nationals travelling for short-stays to any of the EU Member States and Schengen associates. What does this mean to you?
“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.
At its December plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held its first-ever Housing Forum, emphasising the urgent need for decent, sustainable and affordable housing across the EU. According to the EESC opinion, housing must be treated as a fundamental right, ensuring decent and sustainable accommodation for all Europeans.
The EU Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest to join the new Industry-Academia Network as part of the European Cyber Skills Academy. The call will remain open permanently. However, stakeholders interested in joining the Network Launch Group should apply by 5 January 2025.
At their meeting on Wednesday, NATO Allies considered a set of measures to counter Russia’s actions against NATO and individual Allies. Secretary General Mark Rutte said that “both Russia and China have tried to destabilise our countries and divide our societies with acts of sabotage, cyber-attacks, and energy blackmail”.
With support from Eurojust, German and Serbian authorities have taken down a drug trafficking network operating from the Rhine-Main area of Germany. Ten suspects were arrested and around thirty places searched in connection to the smuggling and distribution of tens of kilos of mainly cocaine throughout different European countries.
“First and foremost, we must talk Single Market. The Single Market is our crown jewel, the cornerstone of the European construction, in the words of Jacques Delors. The Single Market has always been a huge achievement, an ambition, and an unfinished project at the same time” – European Council President António Costa.
Expanding its cutting-edge Earth Observation data and services programme, the European Commission launched an additional Copernicus Sentinel satellite, called Sentinel-1C. The launch is a result of cooperation with trusted partners, the European Space Agency and Arianespace.
The revised Regulation on Wholesale Energy Market Integrity and Transparency (REMIT) introduces new measures to better protect the EU citizens and businesses from energy market abuse. ACER and ESMA increase their cooperation to ensure fair energy deals.
The EU Transport Council adopted its negotiating positions on a new directive on driving disqualifications, a regulation on enforcement of passenger rights and a regulation on passenger rights in the context of multimodal journeys.
To improve road safety across Europe, today the EU Tranport Council adopted its negotiating position on an EU Commission proposal regarding certain driving disqualifications forming part of the so-called ‘road safety’ legislative package.
To reinforce the application of passenger rights across the EU, today the EU Council adopted its negotiating position on two EU Commission proposals as part of the passenger mobility legislative package: a draft regulation amending five different sectoral regulations to enforce passenger rights in the EU, and a draft regulation on passenger rights in the case of multimodal journeys.
The European Commission officially sets up today the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), thus taking up on one of the recommendations of the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture. Explore the role of this new board within the EU Commission.
“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.
The European Union and the Gates Foundation, with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host the Gavi 6.0 pledging Summit. The event is planned to take place in Brussels late in the first quarter of 2025. It will unite global leaders from governments, partner organisations, vaccine manufacturers, civil society, and the private sector, to secure crucial investments in vaccination programmes.
Europe has set ambitious goals to create a competitive circular economy that can be key in supporting innovation, decarbonisation and security. Published today, two briefings from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show the status of circular economy and highlight the need for improving recycling quality.
For the first time, ACER has published its Country Sheets on retail electricity markets across EU Member States and Norway. These short 1-pagers provide insights into key market facts, consumer trends, including contract uptake and bill breakdown, decarbonisation progress, and a high-level SWOT analysis of each market.
“Our European clothing and textiles industry generated around 170 billion euros in turnover last year, providing livelihoods for over a million people across our continent. But what’s even more fascinating is how this industry is reinventing itself for the future. A future where quality, creativity and sustainability align” – EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall.
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