Eurocommerce: Taxes on retail turnover a short-sighted attack on innovation and consumers’ purchasing power
Noting the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union today on the Polish retail...
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Brexit Withdrawal Agreement: EU Commission sends formal notice to the United Kingdom for breach of its obligations under the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland
The European Commission has sent today a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom...
EU Customs Union: First phase of new EU import control system (ICS2) comes into operation today
The European Commission is today launching its new import control system (ICS2), a major reinforcement...
Proposal for a REGULATION implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM In the context of a people’s Europe, the Commission attaches great importance to...
MEPs to quiz Commissioner Reynders on data transfers to the UK and on data protection for law enforcement
The Civil Liberties Committee will discuss on Tuesday data protection issues in certain law enforcement...
EEAS & G7 on Hong Kong: statement on electoral changes
Brussels, 12/03/2021 – 21:43 Joint Statements We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany,...
EU Commission publishes market access offers of the EU-China investment agreement
Brussels, 12 March 2021 The Commission has today published the schedules of commitments agreed under...
EUIPO: A new era in anti-counterfeiting technology
A lot has happened since the 2018 EU Blockathon, which initiated the Anti-counterfeiting Blockathon Forum...
Hong Kong: EU report highlights alarming political deterioration
The European Commission and the High Representative have today reported on political and economic developments...
EP Study on post-Covid-19 value chains: Options for reshoring production back to Europe in a globalised economy
Against the background of supply shortages with respect to medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Digitization of visa procedures: EU Commission launches public consultation
The Commission is launching today a public consultation on making visa procedures digital. Visa applicants, the travel...
Europeans say changes in behaviour most effective measure to fight climate change. Americans and Chinese slightly more confident in technological innovation.
VISIT WEBSITE The third release of the 2020-2021 EIB Climate Survey explores people’s expectations in...
Greens/EFA on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Free pass to pollute holds future of industry & planet hostage
Today, the European Parliament has voted in favour of a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism....
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MEPs: Put a carbon price on certain EU imports to raise global climate ambition
Link All products under the EU Emissions Trading System should be included Revenue to be...
AmCham EU: EU and US leaders reset the transatlantic relationship
Link 9 Mar 2021 The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) warmly...
EU Commission: Making trade work for all: the role of gender responsive standards
Link Join us for a discussion about the role of gender-responsive standards and the benefits...
EU Trade Dialogue: Deepening the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Eastern and Southern Africa
Link Date: 23/03/2021, 11:00-13:00 Location: WebEx Registration closes on : 18/03/2021 12:00 Log in to...
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...
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...
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...
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 auditors highlight risks of Brexit Adjustment Reserve
In an opinion published today, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) raises some concerns over...
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...
EP Committee on International Trade reviews agreements with Mercosur and China
The Committee on International Trade will go over the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, on...
EU-Außenminister bringen Sanktionen gegen Russland und Myanmar auf den Weg
Die EU-Außenministerinnen und -minister haben sich bei ihrer Tagung gestern (Montag) auf Sanktionen gegen Russland...
EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment – EU Commission
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_2541 The EU and China have today concluded in principle the negotiations for a...