Month: June 2023

ACER unveils trio of publications on progress and regulatory treatment of European energy projects +++ Renewables could power almost 80%…

Meetings of EU Commission Members +++ EU Parliament Agenda +++ Agenda of EU Council meetings and the European Council +++…

One question at the briefing: As Secretary Blinken said, this has exposed “cracks in Putin’s power.”  How concerned are you…

The presidency conclusions welcome the Commission’s intention to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of current EU…

"The situation remains complex and unpredictable. We remain vigilant and committed to strong coordination with our partners, the 27 member…

Restrictive measures now apply to a total of 223 individuals and 37 entities. They consist of an asset freeze, a travel ban to the…

Following the vote by the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, Parliament’s rapporteur César Luena (SD, ES)…

In times of increasing geopolitical challenges, the rapid development of disruptive technologies having a transformative impact on economies and societies…

The JIT aims at identifying and potentially prosecuting FTFs who targeted the Yezidi minority during the armed conflict in Syria…

EU ministers reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Ukraine during the counteroffensive as far as both equipment and training are…

"The battle against inflation is very much ongoing, both in the euro area and around much of the world.  Headline…

The EU’s existing Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-EU) will be developed into a Cybersecurity Service for the Union institutions, bodies,…

The rules will allow consumers harmed by an illegal commercial practice to seek compensation, replacement or repair collectively. Representative actions…

The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the French Embassy in Moscow, is closely following the events…

The conclusions stress that the focus of the EU’s partnership with Somalia is now on jointly implementing the “EU-Somalia Joint…

Scientific partnerships, like the one launched today, contribute to a stronger European innovation capacity. The partnership will allow RISE and…

The Electrolyser Summit is attended by 44 CEOs and high-level representatives of the Electrolyser Partnership, who met to present the…

As recently announced by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, this second exercise builds on a successful first tender, in which almost 11 billion cubic meters of…

Earlier this year, a ground-breaking agreement was reached  between the European Commission and Ukraine, allowing the latter to participate in the…

While water reuse is already successfully deployed in some Member States and in other parts of the world, only 2.4 %…

The Commission considers that objective circumstances justify the amendments requested by Ireland. Following an assessment of the revised plan against…

The national authorities will distribute the aid directly to farmers to compensate them for the economic losses due to the…

According to the Commission's preliminary assessment, Renfe may have abused its dominant position in breach of Article 102 of the Treaty on…

For the first time, the EDF will launch a €25 million technological challenge under the EU Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS).…

The REPowerEU chapter importantly advances France's efforts on the green transition, since all the reforms and investments fully contribute to reducing the…

Under Secretary Nuland and Secretary General Sannino reaffirmed the intent of the U.S. Department of State and the European External…

"First of all, what we’ve seen is extraordinary, and I think you see cracks emerge that weren’t there before –…

The Ombudsman has opened an own-initiative inquiry into how the European Commission manages risks related to dangerous chemicals. The opening of…

As Russia faces an uprising by paramilitary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Private Military Company, it is crucial to…

ECHA’s committees: EU-wide PFAS ban in firefighting foams warranted +++ Study presentation: Animal welfare of farmed fish +++ ECDC press…

WMO: A typhoon monitoring and forecasting system based on artificial intelligence established by NMC - China Meteorological Administration +++ EU…

EU Parliament background on energy prices +++ EU Cohesion Policy: New sustainable modern railway in Czechia +++ Registrations are now…

According to analysis just released by the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), EU+ asylum authorities are under increasing pressure…

"With this new economic security strategy, we make the case for harnessing the political will to use all our respective…

The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), adopted in March 2023, will create better conditions to set up net-zero manufacturing projects, with…

Representatives from across the Alliance emphasised further the unique and critical role that professional military education has in strengthening the…

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg travelled to Wiesbaden, Germany on Friday (23 June 2023), to meet and thank personnel from…

Today EU member states agreed a negotiating mandate on the proposed regulation establishing the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP), which…

In response to the information warfare conducted by Russia, the Council introduced a new listing criterion to cover companies in the…

The Georgian Parliament’s decision to not pass the deoligarchisation law in the 3rd reading is a positive step. A focus…

Eurojust and Europol have supported judicial and law enforcement authorities in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in dismantling a network…

The EU has been closely following growing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the past few weeks, with daily shooting…

The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of the operations of Enel…

The GBER declares specific categories of State aid compatible with the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, provided…

Today, the Commission presents a report on how citizen participation in cultural activities enhances civic engagement, democracy and social cohesion. In the…

UN agrees on increased protection of oceans +++ Research for PECH Committee - Animal welfare of farmed fish +++ Food…

EU Auditors: Upcoming report on EU climate and energy targets +++ Climate and Security: Joint press release following the meeting…

The EU General Court dismisses as inadmissible the action of an MEP challenging the EU Commission's regulation on the sustainability…

The U.S. NAIAC has delivered its first report to the president, established a Law Enforcement Subcommittee to address the use of AI…

Portugal's strong recovery continued till early 2023, but near-term growth is expected to soften. Domestic demand growth is projected to…