Switzerland: New research initiative “Mining the Atmosphere”
If we want to achieve our climate goals and prevent irreversible changes to the Earth's climate system, we not only…
Swedish Defence Commission submits total defence report
On Tuesday, 19 December 2023, the Swedish Defence Commission submitted its report on the state and further development of the…
Understanding crypto-assets: EP blockchain technology overview
Blockchain and its applications, in particular cryptocurrencies, have grabbed the headlines, but many people still do not know how they…
Finland’s economy will turn to growth after the recession
Due to a decline in investments and household consumption, Finland’s economy is in recession in 2023. Next year, slowing inflation…
Norway: Concerns over spread of the war in Sudan
Norway is deeply concerned by recent developments in the war in Sudan. The spread of the conflict to the eastern…
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UN open-ended working group on ICT: EU statement on existing and potential threats
The increasing scale and severity of ransomware attacks is one element which heightens the risk to essential services and critical…
Red Sea: Joint statement on Houthi attacks
The Houthi-led seizure of the Galaxy Leader on November 19 and the detention of its 25-member international crew – who…
Artificial Intelligence: NIST calls for information to support safe, secure and trustworthy development and use
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) that will assist…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 18 December 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL:Main results of the Environment Council, 18 December 2023+++PACKAGING:Packaging and packaging waste: EU Council adopts its negotiating position on…
Europol publishes IOCTA spotlight report on online fraud schemes
Spotlight report untangles the web of deceit surrounding online fraud schemes in the EU. Fraud schemes are perpetrated with the…
Press remarks by EU Commissioner Simson at the end of the Energy Council
While the current market situation is healthy, the new geopolitical situation presents a number of risks. We need to maintain…
EU Commission approves €2.6bn aid for German steel decarbonisation
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €2.6 billion German measure to support SHS Stahl-Holding-Saar GmbH…
Energy prices and security of supply: EU Council agrees to extend emergency measures
Today ministers reached a political agreement on extending the period of application of three emergency Council regulations adopted under article…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 18 December 2023
EU Commission calls on Member States to improve their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to ensure collective achievement of…
EU Energy Council: Main results of the meeting on 19 December 2023
The Council reached political agreements on proposals to extend the period of application of three emergency Council regulations, adopted in…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 18 December 2023
EU adopts 12th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine +++ Questions and Answers: 12th…
India: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
India’s economy showed robust growth over the past year. Headline inflation has, on average, moderated although it remains volatile. Employment…
Serbia: Joint Statement by EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the parliamentary elections
We take note of the preliminary findings and conclusions of the international observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions…
G7 Foreign Ministers condemn launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile by North Korea
The G7 Foreign Ministers and the EU strongly condemn North Korea's launch of another intercontinental ballistic missile on 18 December,…
Main results of the EU Environment Council, 18 December 2023
Brussels, 18 December 2023 Packaging and packaging waste EU environment ministers reached an agreement (‘general...
Euro 7 Regulation: EU Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on emissions limits
Today the EU Council and the EU Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation for the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines,…
Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T): EU Lawmakers agree on sustainable connectivity targets
This network will contribute to the achievement of the EU's sustainable mobility objectives, the proper functioning of the internal market and the…
Russia’s war in Ukraine: EU Council adds 61 individuals and 86 entities to EU’s sanctions list
Altogether, EU restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine now…
EU Statement on Adobe’s announcement to abandon Figma acquisition
The Commission takes note of Adobe's and Figma's decision to terminate their agreement according to which Adobe intended to acquire…
Raw materials and vaccinces: Rwanda and the EU strengthen their partnership
The European Union and its Member States in a Team Europe approach are investing more than €900 million in Rwanda…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 15 December 2023
GREEN FINANCE: The EBA proposes a voluntary EU green loan label to help spur markets +++ NET-ZERO INDUSTRY: Answer to…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 15 December 2023
COP28: Les ministres de l'environnement et les commissaires discutent des mesures du pacte vert concernant les déchets, la surveillance des…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 15 December 2023
IEA: Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years +++ ENERGY REGULATION: ACER provides recommendations on the proposed gas…
EU Council and Parliament agree on anti-money laundering authority seat
Today, the Council and the European Parliament representatives reached a common understanding on the process for selecting the seat of…
SIRIUS 2023 report: Navigating the new era of obtaining electronic evidence
The EU Electronic Evidence legislative package, adopted in July 2023, marks a new era in obtaining electronic evidence, as it…
Europol: Online Jihadist Propaganda – 2022 in review
The review addresses the trajectories of these groups, and how they have responded to shifting dynamics and attempted to overcome…
Mergers: EU Commission clears acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions and its subsidiaries by Carrier
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Viessmann Climate Solutions of…
EU Commission adds Italian wines from Emilia-Romagna region to PDO register
The European Commission has today added wines from the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy (covering municipalities within the provinces of Bologna, Modena and…
Finland: EU Commission offers emergency funds for Balticconnector damage
After the damage of the Balticconnector gas pipeline, the European Commission decided to provide emergency financial support to Finland. The activity of…
New EU rules for online financial services will allow consumers to withdraw from contracts with a click as of today
The new EU rules on online financial services entered into force today. The Directive on financial services sold at a distance will…
EU Commission receives payment requests of Cyprus, Romania and Slovakia under the RRF
Cyprus's second payment request is worth €152 million in grants (net of pre-financing) and concerns a total of 33 milestones and 5 targets. This payment request covers…
EU Commission launches pilot of Deforestation Information System to help authorities, companies and traders prepare for EUDR
The Commission is starting today pilot testing of the Deforestation Information System, a key step to operationalise the Regulation on deforestation-free…
2023 Atlas of Migration confirms continued strong EU support to Ukrainians fleeing the war
Today, on the occasion of International Migrants' Day, the Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) released a new edition of the Atlas…
EU Commission opens formal proceedings against X under the DSA
On the basis of the preliminary investigation conducted so far, including on the basis of an analysis of the risk…
EU Commission urges Member States for stronger 2030 energy plans
The Commission has today published its assessment of EU Member States' draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and issued recommendations to assist Member States…
12th EU sanctions package against Russia for its war against Ukraine
In particular, this package includes additional listings of Russian individuals and companies and new import and export bans – such…
EU and Kenya sign ambitious EPA with strong sustainability provisions
The EU and Kenya today signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows,…
NATO Deputy SG concludes two-day visit to Paris to meet senior government and industry representatives
On Friday, Mr Geoană met the Romanian ambassador to France and other Allied ambassadors before meeting with Préfet Stéphane Bouillon,…
UN General Assembly: The UK supports calls for a sustainable ceasefire
The 7th October attacks committed by Hamas, which killed 1200 innocent civilians, were an abhorrent act of terrorism which should be…
Russia: Situation of Alexei Navalny
The fact that we have had no news for the past several days about the situation of imprisoned political opposition…
Swiss Federal Council wishes to reduce the geopolitical risks associated with digital infrastructure
The Federal Council intends to strengthen the security of Switzerland's telecommunications and digital infrastructures. At its meeting on 15 December…
Sweden: Government presents new direction for development assistance
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine represents a paradigm shift with extensive political, economic and humanitarian consequences and repercussions that reach…
Sweden: Joint statement on settler violence on the West Bank
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United…
EIB welcomes Nicola Beer as new Vice-President for Germany
European Parliament Vice-President appointed to the EU Bank’s Management Committee. Beer's appointment comes at the end of the term of…
Common Understanding between the EU and Switzerland: Decisions and Factsheets
The EU Commission welcomes a Common Understanding achieved after 18 months of exploratory talks with representatives of Switzerland's Federal Council.…