Challenges of ChinaNet for the internet and the European Union’s response to it – EU Commission answer to a written question
EN E-006878/2020 Answer given by Mr Breton on behalf of the European Commission (26.7.2021) The EU...
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in SMS – EU Commission answer to a written question
EN E-001684/2021 Answer given by Mr Breton on behalf of the European Commission (26.7.2021) The Commission...
On arms exports and military training from Spain to Saudi Arabia – EU Commission Answer to a written question
EN E-002743/2021 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on behalf of the European Commission (26.7.2021) The...
EU Commission: Answer to a written question – Human rights in the Kingdom of Bahrain
EN E-002184/2021 E-003053/2021 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on behalf of the European Commission (26.7.2021)...
EP Briefing – Application of the equal pay principle through pay transparency measures
This briefing provides an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the impact assessment...
EP In-Depth Analysis – Euro Area fiscal policies and capacity in post-pandemic times
The Covid-19 pandemic has created huge challenges for policymakers in the whole world. These challenges...
EP DRAFT REPORT on the impact of organised crime on own resources of the EU and on the misuse of EU funds with a particular focus on shared management from an auditing and control perspective
DRAFT REPORT on the impact of organised crime on own resources of the EU and...
Committee of the Regions: Contact Group highlights threats to EU-UK cross-border links
Trade effects of Brexit likely to become clearer only after 1 October, senior EU official...
Europol: Good catch in joint actions targeting illegal fishing
More than 11 tonnes of fish, molluscs and crustaceans were seized during the operation The...
Aviation: EU Commission amends and extends slot relief rules for airlines
Mon, 26/07/2021 On 23 July 2021, the European Commission proposed to amend the Slot Regulation...
Hearing proceedings: Child protection under EU law – EP Committee on Legal Affairs
The Committee on Legal Affairs together with the EP Coordinator on Children’s Rights organised a...
Google: EU Commission and national consumer authorities call for better transparency
The Commission and Consumer Protection Cooperation authorities, under the lead of the Netherlands Authority for Consumers...
ECDC Rapid Risk Assessment: Several COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities
Stockholm, 26 July 2021 ECDC has published the Rapid Risk Assessment COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term...
No More Ransom: 121 tools against ransomware – Europol
26 July 2021 In its five years of existence, No More Ransom has helped prevent...
Main results of the video conference of EU economy and finance ministers, 26 July 2021
Ministers focused on the economic recovery in Europe. They exchanged views on the Council implementing...
Brexit: EU Commission non-paper on solutions for medicine supply in Northern Ireland
Today, the Commission published a series of ‘non-papers’ in the fields of medicines and sanitary...
Copyright delays: EU Commission urges Member States to comply with EU rules
The EU Commission has requested Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Finland,...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 23 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EU ambassadors endorse update to legislation on access...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 23 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COP26 Patricia Espinosa: “There is no path to 1.5°C without...
IEU Energy Monitoring for 23 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: RENEWABLE ENERGY EU Commission launches call for expression of interest...
The G20 Environment Ministers approved a joint communiqué
July 22nd, 2021 The G20 Environment Ministers’ Meeting ended today in Naples with the approval...
The EESC calls for rapid implementation of EU synergies between the civil, defence and space industries
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) welcomes the proposed EU Action Plan on Synergies between...
EU Commission launched consultation on functioning of EU securitisation framework
Consultation period: 23 July 2021 – 17 September 2021 Topics: Banking and financial services, Economy,...
Indonesia Submits New 2030 Climate Targets and First Long-Term Climate Strategy – World Resources Institute
JAKARTA (July 22, 2021)—Yesterday the government of Indonesia submitted an updated national climate commitment to the United Nations....
Migrant smuggling with luxury vehicles in Greece halted with Eurojust support
The Hague, 23 July 2021 Eurojust has assisted the Greek and Bulgarian authorities to halt...
ECDC and cross-border threats to health: EU Council agrees negotiating position
23 July 2021 At today’s meeting of deputy permanent representatives to the EU, the Council...
EU Commission adopts new Notice on State Aid Rules enforcement by national courts
The European Commission has adopted a new Notice on the enforcement of State aid rules...
EU Council: Second package of national recovery and resilience plans to be adopted
JULY 23, 2021 EU Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs will discuss the second package...
Lithuania: EU helps channel support to migrants from Belarus
Brussels, 23 July 2021 Following a request for assistance from Lithuania, the European Commission is...
EIOPA consults on the approach to the supervision of run-off undertakings
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) issued today a consultation on the supervisory...
EIOPA consults on the amendments of supervisory reporting and disclosure requirements
23 Jul 2021 The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today a consultation on...
EU Commission opens in-depth investigation into Post Danmark’s universal service obligation
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the compensation granted by...
Results of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue meeting on 20-21 July
The Co-Chairs of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue, Radek Sikorski and Jim Costa, issued this statement...
European Affairs ministers on strengthening the Union’s resilience to future crises
JULY 23, 2021 4:00 PM State Secretary Gašper Dovžan, President of the EU’s General Affairs...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 22 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: MARINE ENVIRONMENT Protecting seas and oceans: EU Commission consults how...
IEU Climate Monitoring for 22 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: G20 EU Commission VP Timmermans and Commissioners Sinkevičius and Simson...
IEU Energy Monitoring for 22 July 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ENERGY-INTENSIVE INDUSTRIES EU Competitiveness Council: Sustainable development as an opportunity...
Multilevel Governance: EU Commission takes stock of relations with Member State Parliaments
Today, the Commission adopted its comprehensive annual report on relations with national Parliaments and on the application...
EU Commission publishes report on EU law enforcement despite pandemic challenges
Brussels, 23 July 2021 Today, the European Commission adopted the Annual Report on Monitoring the Application...
EU simplifies state aid rules and adds tools supporting recovery from pandemic
Brussels, 23 July 2021 The European Commission adopted today an extension of the scope of...
WHO and ECDC on SARS-COV-2 Delta variant in Europe: Reinforce efforts to prevent transmission
Stockholm/Copenhagen, 2021-07-23: The SARS-COV-2 Delta variant of concern is spreading quickly across Europe and has now...
EP WORKING DOCUMENT on Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations
WORKING DOCUMENT on Report on the fact-finding investigation on Frontex concerning alleged fundamental rights violations...
EU Commission approves €507.5m German scheme for climate-friendly commercial vehicles
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €507.5 million German Federal...
EU Commission invites comments on revision of short-term export credit insurance communication
The European Commission has launched today a targeted public consultation inviting all interested parties to...
IMF approves policy reforms and support for recovery of Low Income Countries from pandemic
July 22, 2021 The reforms approved by the IMF’s Executive Board seek to ensure that...
UK consultation: Amendments to the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017
From: HM Treasury Published: 22 July 2021 Summary Seeking views on amendments to the Money...
EU Competitveness Council: Sustainable development as an opportunity for textile and energy-intensive industries
At an informal meeting on 22 July 2021 in Brdo pri Kranju, competitiveness ministers (industry)...
Brexit: MEPs push back against UK attempts to overhaul NI Protocol
Statement by David McAllister and Bernd Lange on the UK government’s new ‘command paper’ titled...
EEAS Statement: Continued crackdowns on independent media, journalists, and civil society
Brussels, 22/07/2021 – 21:28 Statements by the Spokesperson Russian authorities recently announced a number of...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with the United States
July 22, 2021 Washington, DC: On July 19, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund...