To combat the threat of illegal trade in ozone-depleting gases, the Montreal Protocol has put in place safeguards such as the requirement for its parties to establish export and import licensing systems to monitor movement of refrigerants domestically and internationally.
Digital wallets are unbeatable for convenience – easing payments, helping verify your identity, and keeping your funds accessible as you move around. Until you cross an international border. That’s when regulatory differences, currency conversion issues, and technical glitches can all suddenly get in the way.
In a recent Russian interview, Russian President Putin responded to U.S. President Trump’s comments about a potential meeting or dialogue between the two leaders. But Putin avoided addressing Trump’s call at Davos for Russia to immediately end its war against Ukraine.
One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the Netherlands following a direct tip submitted via the EU Most Wanted website. The 30-year-old man was apprehended on 22 January in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, by the Dutch Fugitive Active Search Team (FAST), working closely with FAST Poland.
Ahead of International Customs Day 2025, AmCham EU is reaffirming our commitment to advancing customs efficiency.
A fund created by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) to spur climate financing in emerging markets grew to €450 million with a final contribution from the German government. The closing size of the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) results from a €20 million top-up from Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of DS Smith Plc by International Paper Company. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by Permira Holding Limited of the United Kingdom and BasicNet S.p.A. of Italy. The transaction relates primarily to the retail of apparel and footwear.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Connexa Limited of New Zealand by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board, both of Canada. The transaction relates primarily to the provision of mobile telecommunications infrastructure in New Zealand.
The EU Commission published today new key data on Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), offering a comprehensive in-depth analysis of the state of ECEC, policies, practices, and trends across 37 European countries.
The European Commission has published two Regulations extending anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of electric bicycles (e-bikes) from China for another five years.
A new CENELEC Workshop is being established that will bring focus to the discussion on wind energy standards and Europe’s carbon reduction goals. The project’s vision is to provide clarity in the design requirements for offshore wind turbines.
The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports include recommendations on standardization in different fields and how they can support the relevant sectors across Europe.
The EU is investing €500 million in new projects that will advance the Green Deal objectives for sustainable transformation of the EU economy and society. The 91 new projects are funded through the EU Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation in the fields of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment.
With Artificial Intelligence reshaping the workplace, it is crucial to continue promoting human-centric AI and advocating for policies that balance strong AI development in Europe with social justice and workers’ rights, a high-level debate at the European Economic and Social Committee pointed out.
In 2024, 33% of EU internet users reported that they had done an online course or used online learning material in the 3 months prior to the survey. This is a 3 percentage point (pp) increase compared with 2023 (30%).
The EU Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement.
Digital wallets are unbeatable for convenience – easing payments, helping verify your identity, and keeping your funds accessible as you move around. Until you cross an international border. That’s when regulatory differences, currency conversion issues, and technical glitches can all suddenly get in the way.
Some large US tech firms want to enlist President Trump in their attempts to water down EU tech laws. Such a strategy will only make life harder for US firms in Europe – and globally.
The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports include recommendations on standardization in different fields and how they can support the relevant sectors across Europe.
With Artificial Intelligence reshaping the workplace, it is crucial to continue promoting human-centric AI and advocating for policies that balance strong AI development in Europe with social justice and workers’ rights, a high-level debate at the European Economic and Social Committee pointed out.
In 2024, 33% of EU internet users reported that they had done an online course or used online learning material in the 3 months prior to the survey. This is a 3 percentage point (pp) increase compared with 2023 (30%).
The United States has led the way in AI innovation, powered by free markets, top-tier research, and entrepreneurship. To preserve this leadership, AI systems must remain free from ideological bias or engineered agendas. By removing existing policy barriers, this Presidential Executive Order intends to enable decisive action to secure America’s global leadership in artificial intelligence.
In 2024, 13.5% of enterprises in the EU with 10 or more employees used artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to conduct their business, indicating a 5.5 percentage points (pp) growth from 8.0% in 2023.
In his first major global address as the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump took center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He pledged to fix “economic chaos”, slashing oil and gas prices, cutting regulations, introducing tax breaks for U.S. producers, and imposing tariffs on foreign goods. Trump promises to make America “stronger, wealthier, and more united than ever”, and to sanction Russia if they don’t stop the war against Ukraine.
Titanium metal is critical for the EU’s aerospace and defence industries and is used in several technologies key to the green and digital transitions, such as power generation, IT equipment (smartphones, tablets and laptops), or satellites. However, the EU currently faces significant challenges due to its heavy reliance on imports for titanium metal products.
The European Parliament’s Working Group on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) held its constitutive meeting today. It will scrutinise the implementation and enforcement of the EMFA. The working group is chaired by Sabine Verheyen (EPP/CDU).
The European Investment Bank (EIB) lends SEK 2.6 billion (around €225 million) to the Swedish city of Malmö to build energy-efficient homes. The project will add more than 1,500 apartments in the city while advancing European Union climate goals and helping Sweden achieve its own energy-efficiency targets.
Since the US Presidential election there’s been a debate in Europe over a possible ceasefire agreement and the security guarantees Ukraine needs to deter Russia from resuming hostilities. A European ground operation in Ukraine is a welcome idea but only if it can be backed up by the US.
The EU is deeply concerned about the continued escalation of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aggravated by the renewed offensive of the M23 supported by the Rwandan Armed Forces. This undermines African-led efforts to reach a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The EU reaffirms its full support to the Luanda and Nairobi processes.
The EU Drug Agency’s Scientific Committee concluded its first meeting in Lisbon today, electing Marieke Liem to the position of Chairperson and Fernando Rodrigues de Fonseca to the position of Deputy Chairperson.
“The path to Syria’s future also runs through Türkiye. I commend Türkiye for really helping a large number of Syrian refugees and welcoming them here. It is clear that the refugees can return to Syria when Syria is a stable country, and there are jobs, and it is possible to make a living” – EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Ankara.
In a recent Russian interview, Russian President Putin responded to U.S. President Trump’s comments about a potential meeting or dialogue between the two leaders. But Putin avoided addressing Trump’s call at Davos for Russia to immediately end its war against Ukraine.
A German Criminal Inspectorate and the Hungarian National Bureau of Investigation, supported by Europol, have dismantled a criminal network involved in human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
One of Europe’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in the Netherlands following a direct tip submitted via the EU Most Wanted website. The 30-year-old man was apprehended on 22 January in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, by the Dutch Fugitive Active Search Team (FAST), working closely with FAST Poland.
The Spanish Civil Guard (Guardia Civil), supported by Europol, has dismantled a large-scale drug trafficking network in an investigation involving Bulgaria, Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.
U.S. DARPA Proposers’ Day: The agency wants to eliminate global money laundering by replacing the current manual, reactive, and expensive analytic practices with agile, algorithmic methods.
NATO Secretary General Rutte underlined that a win for Putin would be a defeat for freedom, security and global stability: “We really have to step up and not scale back the support for Ukraine. We have to change the trajectory of the war”, he insisted adding that any deal that pleased Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea would “make the world a darker place”.
U.S. State Secretary Rubio reinforced the U.S. commitment to NATO and the continued importance of the Alliance to international security.
Less US involvement in European security means the EU and its Member States must ramp up armaments production while simultaneously advancing the innovation, research and development of future weapon systems. This will require industries to retool their business models and Member States to reform their defence procurement and acquisition processes. The EU can play a decisive role in this endeavour.
The EU needs a European Defence Compact uniting a coalition of likeminded countries to swiftly deliver and finance joint defence capabilities, according to the latest comment by EU Think Tank Bruegel.
A fund created by the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) to spur climate financing in emerging markets grew to €450 million with a final contribution from the German government. The closing size of the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund (EMCAF) results from a €20 million top-up from Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau.
Poland is ramping up its domestic offshore wind supply chain to become the leading offshore wind player in the Baltic Sea. Works on the construction of two substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm are now completed. This marks the kick-off of commercial-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters.
To combat the threat of illegal trade in ozone-depleting gases, the Montreal Protocol has put in place safeguards such as the requirement for its parties to establish export and import licensing systems to monitor movement of refrigerants domestically and internationally.
A new CENELEC Workshop is being established that will bring focus to the discussion on wind energy standards and Europe’s carbon reduction goals. The project’s vision is to provide clarity in the design requirements for offshore wind turbines.
The EU Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has signed a framework contract for joint procurement with the pharmaceutical company Moderna on behalf of 17 participating countries, including 15 EU Member States.
The European Commission still continues to publish new reports from the High-Level Forum on European Standardization’s workstreams. The new reports include recommendations on standardization in different fields and how they can support the relevant sectors across Europe.
The EU is investing €500 million in new projects that will advance the Green Deal objectives for sustainable transformation of the EU economy and society. The 91 new projects are funded through the EU Horizon Europe framework programme for research and innovation in the fields of food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and environment.
Given Ireland’s location and its current reliance on electricity and natural gas imports from a single supply source, the commitment to supply 80% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 has important climate and energy security benefits. The 2021 Climate Act requires the implementation of a carbon budget to reach an emissions reduction target of 51% by 2030 compared to 2018. Ireland is currently not on track to meet this target.
The EU Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending the National Bank of Greece (NBG) €250 million to increase support for green investments made by Greek small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Mid-Caps. The agreement raises the total intermediated lending made available through this EIB facility to back decarbonization investment by smaller Greek companies to €1 billion.
In his first major global address as the newly inaugurated 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump took center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He pledged to fix “economic chaos”, slashing oil and gas prices, cutting regulations, introducing tax breaks for U.S. producers, and imposing tariffs on foreign goods. Trump promises to make America “stronger, wealthier, and more united than ever”, and to sanction Russia if they don’t stop the war against Ukraine.
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