Eurojust supports Spanish action against illegal streaming of football matches
The Hague, 9 March 2021 With the support of Eurojust, the Spanish authorities have taken...
S&P Global Ratings compliments EIB on its role as environmental standard-setter and main financial entity of the EU
In its latest rating report on the EIB, S&P Global Ratings not only affirms the...
Greens/EFA Call on the EU Commission to urgently propose a directive to prevent, respond and end gender-based violence
08.03.2021 An opinion by the Greens/EFA Group On International Women’s Day, we call on the...
EUIPO: Lithuania upgrades its back-office system
The State Patent Bureau of the Republic of Lithuania (SPB) has successfully upgraded its back...
Businesseurope position on carbon border: WTO-compatibility and continuity of free allowances are essential
Brussels, 8 March 2021 This week, the European Parliament will vote on a report on...
Businesseurope Climate Dialogues: How to reach climate neutrality?
Businesseurope has just kicked off our Climate dialogues: HOW to reach climate neutrality? As part of...
EU Commission approves €39.7m Latvian measures to recapitalise Riga International Airport
The European Commission has approved Latvian plans to grant up to €39.7 million for the...
IWD@EP: New Zealand PM Ardern, US VP Harris join EU Parliament to pay tribute to women on the COVID-19 frontline
New Zealand Prime Minister Ardern, US Vice President Harris, President Sassoli and President...
EU Commission approves €38.5 million Czech scheme to support ski resort operators affected by coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved a €38.5 million Czech scheme to support companies active in...
EU Commission approves €400,000 Croatian support scheme for fattening pig farmers affected by the coronavirus outbreak
The European Commission has approved an HRK 3 million (approximately €396,000) Croatian scheme to support...
EU Commission approves €55 million Irish COVID-19 ‘umbrella’ scheme to support companies active in tourism or related sectors
The European Commission has approved a €55 million Irish ‘umbrella’ scheme to support companies active...
EU Commission welcomes adoption of Kyoto declaration of cooperation on crime prevention
In a statement delivered yesterday, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, welcomed the adoption of the Kyoto Declaration...
Learn more about the Alternative Dispute Resolution service of the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Check out our newly launched webpage on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Here you will find...
Sustainable finance: EU Commission welcomes reports on development of EU sustainability reporting standards
The European Commission has welcomed today the publication of two reports setting out recommendations on...
EU Parliament debates carbon leakage: prevent firms from avoiding emissions rules
The Parliament is discussing a carbon levy on imported goods to stop companies moving outside...
EU and USA conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement
The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the European Union’s...
Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on the International Women’s Day Celebration
President Sassoli, Prime Minister Ardern, dear Jacinda, Vice-President Harris, Honourable Members, My fellow European women,...
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EDPS Opinion on Europol’s mandate review
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published today his Opinion on the proposed amendments to the Europol...
Europol, EUIPO, and OLAF: Be vigilant with gifts–€16 million worth of fake toys seized during recent festive period
Close to 5 million counterfeit toys have been confiscated as a result of Operation LUDUS...
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE to strengthen the application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value between men and women through pay transparency and enforcement mechanisms (CELEX:52021PC0093)
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL to strengthen the...
EU and U.S. agree to suspend all tariffs linked to the Airbus and Boeing disputes
European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 Mar 2021 The EU and U.S. agreed today to...
EC President von der Leyen following her phone call US President Biden: A symbol of a fresh start
I was glad to speak to President Biden this afternoon – the first of many...
ESMA organizes an open hearing on crowdfunding consultation paper
Friday 05 March 2021 10:02 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities...
EU Commissioner Dalli: Equal pay for equal work through pay transparency and enforcement
“Check against delivery” EU law prohibits pay discrimination between women and men, and the Commission has...
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EU Council approves greater corporate transparency for big multinationals
Coreper today mandated the Portuguese presidency to negotiate with the European Parliament the public country-by-country...
How Data-Sharing Partnerships Can Thwart Counterfeits on Online Marketplaces – Center for Data Innovation
Counterfeits—fake goods that infringe on the intellectual property of legitimate businesses—harm consumers, businesses, and the...
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EP Briefing – Updating the Crypto Assets Regulation and establishing a pilot regime for distributed ledger technology
The markets in crypto assets (MiCA) proposal intends to adapt to the latest technological trends...
Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis on the updated approach to the fiscal policy response to the coronavirus pandemic
European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Mar 2021 Check against delivery” Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen...
ESMA proposes improvements to Transparency Directive after Wirecard
Link 03 March 2021 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets...
Renew Europe calls for swift implementation of the new EU Disability Rights Strategy
Only a truly inclusive Europe will be a Renewed Europe. With 20 per cent of...
Questions and answers: Communication on fiscal policy response to coronavirus pandemic
Brussels, 03 Mar 2021 Why is the Commission issuing this Communication now? Member States are...
European Chamber Experts Talk: China’s 2021 Two Sessions in Review
China will convene its most important political meetings on 4th March, known as the Two...
EU Commission presents an updated approach to fiscal policy response to coronavirus pandemic
The European Commission has adopted a Communication providing Member States with broad guidance on the...
Union of Equality: European Commission presents Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030
The European Commission presented an ambitious Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030...
EIOPA: Exchange of letters on co-operation in the area of insurance supervision with the Japan’s Financial Services Agency
On February 26, 2021, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) exchanged letters with...
Bruegel: A K-shaped recovery and the role of fiscal policy
This opinion piece was originally published in the Money Review Section of Kathimerini and is...
EU auditors highlight risks of Brexit Adjustment Reserve
In an opinion published today, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) raises some concerns over...
SMSG advice to ESMA on initiative overview report on Wirecard case
Monday 01 March 2021 09:32 Executive summary The unprecedented case of Wirecard triggered the SMSG...
EIOPA advises on insurers’ key performance indicators on sustainability for non-financial reporting
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) submitted its advice to the European Commission...
ESMA proposes rules for Taxonomy-alignment of non-financial undertakings and asset managers
Monday 01 March 2021 09:12 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities...
ESMA Final Report – Advice on Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation
Monday 01 March 2021 09:11 Under Article 8(1) of the Taxonomy Regulation, undertakings required to...
ESMA delivers statement on Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum at EP Subcommittee on Tax Matters
Monday 01 March 2021 08:28 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities...
EU-Japan: Annual Joint Committee meeting reviews growing strategic partnership
Brussels, 26/02/2021 – 18:13, UNIQUE ID: 210226_14Press releases Senior officials from the EU and Japan...
EU Commission initiates an investigation to decide whether to prolong the steel safeguard measure
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Feb 2021 Today, the Commission has initiated an investigation...
EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council requests European Parliament’s consent
The Council has today requested the European Parliament’s consent to its decision on the conclusion...
Data protection is non-negotiable in international trade agreements -EDPS
The EDPS published today his Opinion on two EU-UK agreements. Source: Data protection is non-negotiable...
ESMA publishes first Q&As on crowdfunding
Thursday 25 February 2021 09:39 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU securities...
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Dalli v Commission Law governing the institutions The Court confirms the dismissal of the action...
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