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...
EU Commissioner Gabriel answers written MEP question on Confucius Institutes in the EU
Answer to a written question – Confucius Institutes in the EU – E-006751/2020(ASW) EN E-006751/2020...
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 Commissioner Wojciechowski answers an MEP question about the “Report on the European Forest Strategy – the way forward”
E-000229/2021 Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski on behalf of the European Commission (6.3.2021) The Commission...
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...
Starting a new portal for IEU Monitoring
Dear Reader, As our technology evolves, we have decided to add a new service to...
Portugal eHealth Summit
The Portugal eHealth Summit is the main event held in the country on innovation and...
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...
Speech: Alok Sharma speaks at launch of UNFCC Regional Climate Weeks
COP26 President addresses High level Opening of virtual roundtables setting the scene for regional climate...
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...
EP Briefing – Digital services act
The rules governing the provision of digital products and services in the EU have remained...
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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...
Joining forces to protect biodiversity worldwide: EU Commission acts to engage more supporters
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Mar 2021 On the occasion of the World Wildlife...
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...
Sweden: European financing for central Stockholm connection hub makeover
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 4 billion loan with the City...
Europe’s clean bathing waters – success in environmental policy and management
The share of bathing sites with excellent water quality in Europe has increased from 53...
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...
UN Chief Calls for Immediate Global Action to Phase Out Coal
Article / 02 Mar, 2021 UN Climate Change News, 2 March – In a message...
Remarks by President Charles Michel at the “Ukraine 30. Development of Justice” forum
Together with President Zelesnkyy, President Charles Michel addressed the forum “Ukraine 30. Development of Justice”...
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...
EU Council sanctions four people responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia
Link The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on four Russian individuals responsible for...
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a reinforced role for the European Medicines Agency in crisis preparedness and management for medicinal products and medical devices – PE689.565v01-00
DRAFT OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the...
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...
EP Briefing – Smart villages: Concept, issues, and prospects for EU rural areas – 01-03-2021
Although there is no legal definition of a ‘smart village’ within EU legislation, there are...
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...
T&E Studie: Rohstoffbedarf von Elektroauto-Batterien im Vergleich zu fossil betriebenen Fahrzeugen deutlich geringer
Brussel, 01. März 2021 Link Batterien von Elektrofahrzeugen (EV) lassen sich weitestgehend recyceln. Übrig bleiben...
The EU and Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement enters into force
On 1 March 2021, the European Union-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) will enter...
EU Commission: New EU energy labels applicable from 1 March 2021
To help EU consumers cut their energy bills and carbon footprint, a brand new version...
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MEPs quiz EU foreign policy chief on EU capacity to respond to hybrid attacks
Press Releases INGE 30 minutes ago : link Russian and Chinese hybrid threats and the EU’s capacity to...
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...
EFSA has published updated scientific guidance on smoke flavourings applications
Source: EFSA has published updated scientific guidance on smoke flavourings applications
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...
Agricultural policy needs to secure stronger environmental improvements for water in Europe
Reducing pressures from agriculture is key to improving the status of Europe’s rivers, lakes,...
Briefing – Revision of the TEN-E Regulation: EU guidelines for new energy infrastructure
On 15 December 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the 2013 regulation...
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...