Rethinking security in a world of power-politics – EU HR Borrell at the EU ISS annual conference
"We must avoid risky dependencies but so-called ‘de-risking’ is not without risks itself. We must get the balance right: protect EU…
U.S. Federal Reserve Board releases results of annual bank stress test
The results of the U.S. Fed's annual bank stress test demonstrate that large banks are well positioned to weather a…
EU to start digital trade agreement negotiations with Singapore and South Korea
These digital trade negotiations demonstrate the strategic importance of digital trade and the pivotal role of the Indo-Pacific region in this context.…
Data Act: EU Commission welcomes political agreement on fair and innovative data economy
The Data Act aims to boost the EU's data economy by unlocking industrial data, optimising its accessibility and use, and…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part VII
Part VII: Experts describe actors shaping the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2023. One of the analyses contains several experts' comments on…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part VI
Part VI: Russia's invasion has accelerated the transformation of the Ukrainians’ identity and turn towards their native history, culture and…
Climate and Security nexus: Remarks by EU HRVP Borrell at the press conference
It is a clear coincidence of climate problems and troubles from the point of view of instability, fighting, wars [in…
Europol: 28 arrests as France and Spain hit chief ‘Thief in Law’
Europol supported the French National Police (Police Nationale) and the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in taking down a large…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part V
As the conflict has entered its second year, an explainer analyses what has defined the first year and then expands…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part IV
Part IV: What are the consequences of the international arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin issued by the International Criminal Court…
Violence against women: sex without consent is rape, say MEPs
The draft report asks for a uniform, consent-based definition of rape in the EU, tougher rules on cyber violence, and…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part III
Part III: The risk of inadvertent nuclear escalation due to actions in the conventional domain is a serious, and underrated,…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part II
Part II: What is the impact of Russia's war against Ukraine on the conduct of warfare worldwide and how it…
ECB Forum: Alfred Kammer’s Remarks on central banking
Lots of the standard macroeconomic relationships broke down following the pandemic. Think about Okun’s law, the link between unemployment and…
ESBG’s first reactions on EU single currency package, open finance and payments as published today
The ESBG appreciates the potential transformative impact of these proposals on the resilience and competitiveness of the payments sector and…
War crimes documentation initiative wins EU Ombudsman Award for Good Administration
The Award recognises actions by the EU public administration that have a visible and direct positive impact on the lives…
Think Tank reports on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – EU Council Library – Part I
The impact of the Kakhovka dam breach on the new Ukrainian counteroffensive; the worrying rise of Russian state-sponsored mercenary forces;…
EU Parliament position on deal on joint procurement of defence products
The new regulation, informally agreed by the two EU legislators, will establish a short-term instrument to boost the European defence…
BusinessEurope: Competitiveness is the road leading to a stronger EU position in the world
Ahead of the European Council meeting on 29-30 June 2023, BusinessEurope urges the European Union to use all the tools…
International Currency Association applauds EU proposals mandating the acceptance of cash
ICA Chair Gianni Santoro: “Make sure that everyone has the right to use cash, you need to make sure that cash…
NGOs on digital euro proposals: Right direction, but safer alternative to bank deposits needed
Positive Money Europe, the Veblen Institute, and BETTER FINANCE welcome the Commission's proposal as a first step towards a digital…
Single Currency Package: New EU Commission proposals on cash and digital euro
The EU Commission has today put forward two proposals to ensure that citizens and businesses can continue to access and…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 26 June 2023
Main results of the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 26 June 2023 +++ Opening Remarks by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 26 June 2023
Momentum Builds to “Blue” Climate Action at June Ocean Dialogue +++ European Parliament ENVI Committee on Disaster Resilience Goals: remarks…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 26 June 2023
ENTSO-E: Have your say: Guidance for projects applying for the TYNDP 2024 released for consultation +++ ACER webinar on amendments…
Russlands Raketen und die European Sky Shield Initiative – Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
Mit der European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) will Deutschland die europäische Luftverteidigung und Raketenabwehr insbesondere gegen russische Flugkörper stärken. Würde…
EU Commission to issue €40bn in long-term EU bonds in the 2nd half of 2023
The funds raised will be used to meet payments related to NextGenerationEU; support to Ukraine under the EU's Macro-Financial Assistance…
EU Banking Package: EU Commission welcomes political agreement
The package implements the final set of international standards agreed by the EU and its G20 partners in the Basel…
Our stakes in digital diplomacy – Blog post by EU HR Borrell
“The idea that the Internet should be the tool of states leads to the Internet as a tool for control…
Data Act: EU Council and Parliament strike deal on fair data access and use
The regulation proposes new rules on who can access and use data generated in the EU across all economic sectors.…
Common defence procurement: EU lawmakers agree on new rules
The joint procurement of defence material shall boost the competitiveness and efficiency of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base.…
HLED: EU and Japan strengthen cooperation on digital trade and economic security
The Executive Vice-President and the Ministers concluded the EU-Japan Digital Trade Principles. This instrument will be key for bilateral trade…
Asbestos: EU Council and Parliament strike deal on new rules protecting workers
Despite being banned in the EU nearly two decades ago, asbestos still poses a threat to workers’ health due to…
Europol: 43 members of Italian organised crime arrested
43 members of the criminal network ‘Ndrangheta were arrested in the early hours of 27 June in a joint operation…
EU Council adopts EU laws on better access to electronic evidence
Judicial authorities will be able to directly request electronic evidence from service providers – such as telecom or social media…
EU Council gives final green light to creation of EU drugs agency
The Council today adopted a legislative act which will replace the existing European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction…
Sustainable aviation fuels: Transport MEPs give green light
The Refuel EU aviation rules, part of Fit for 55 package, agreed by Council and Parliament negotiators, led by EP…
Main results: EU-Tajikistan Cooperation Council, 26 June 2023
The Cooperation Council between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Tajikistan held its tenth meeting on Monday 26…
EPPO: EU Council appoints 5 European prosecutors
European prosecutors are appointed for a non-renewable term of six years. The Council may decide to extend their term for…
Transport: MEPs back deal on intelligent transport systems rules
The provisional agreement reached earlier this month between Council and Parliament negotiators, led by EP rapporteur Rovana Plumb (S&D, RO), seeks…
Anti-SLAPP: EU protection against legal actions that silence critical voices
The new draft rules contain safeguards against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and threats thereof. These are unfounded and…
EU Parliament: MEPs give a green light to EUIPO becoming EU authority for local crafts
With 15 votes in favour MEPs of the Legal Affairs Committee unanimously agreed to make the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) the responsible…
EU Parliament: Deal reached to finalise reforms of banking rules
On Tuesday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission struck a provisional deal on changes to…
EU-New Zealand: EU Council adopts the decision to sign free trade agreement
The FTA will liberalise and facilitate trade and investment, as well as promote a closer economic relationship, which will open significant economic…
France/Netherlands: Criminal EncroChat communication dismantled, over 6500 arrests and close to €900m seized
The dismantling of the encrypted communications tool EncroChat, widely used by organised crime groups (OCGs), has so far led to 6…
Towards a global digital health certificate: EU Council adopts recommendations
The recommendation encourages member states to join, follow and participate in the further development of the WHO global digital health…
Trade: MEPs renew support measures for Moldova for one year
Members of the Committee on International Trade approved on Tuesday, by 35 votes, with none against and no abstentions, a proposal to renew the…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 23 June 2023
UNECE adopts groundbreaking regulation introducing methodology to measure particle emissions from cars and vans’ braking systems +++ From the trough…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 23 June 2023
WMO: More support to implement the Early Warnings for All initiative +++ EU Commission formally adopts General Block Exemption rules…