Insight EU Dossier: Industry 4.0, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence Issue 5/2023
EU Council and Parliament strike a deal on the first rules for AI in the world +++ Compliance of artificial…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 8 December 2023
OCEANS: EU Commissioner Sinkevičius at COP28 to highlight nature and ocean protection as part of climate action +++ STRATEGIC RAW MATERIALS…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 8 December 2023
EARTH OBSERVATION: EU observatory covering deforestation and forest degradation worldwide goes live +++ COP28 in Dubai enters final week, negotiations…
Insight EU Dossier: Smart Cities Monitoring 10 December 2023
I-CAPITAL 2023 European Capital of Innovation announced: Lisbon and Linköping are the winners of this...
Insight EU Agenda: Upcoming EU events 11 – 17 December 2023
Agenda of the European Council +++ Meetings of EU Commission Members ++ Meetings of EU Commission Expert Groups +++ EU…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 8 December 2023
HYDROGEN: Green Deal: agreement on reform of EU gas and hydrogen market governance +++ Gas package: Council and Parliament reach…
Dutch Government sets aside over €2bn in aid for Ukraine
The Netherlands’ support for Ukraine is steadfast. For 2024 the government has set aside over €2 billion in aid. This…
Britain and Norway will support Ukraine in building coastal defence
Norway joins the leadership of the newly formed coalition where several countries are expected to participate. Various capability coalitions have…
EU Council sanctions 6 persons, 5 entities for Iran’s military support in Ukraine war
These are the first listings under the newly established framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran's military support of Russia's war…
EU Council expands Myanmar sanctions list in eighth round of sanctions
The listings include a Union Minister, two other members of the State Administrative Council (SAC), and a commander responsible for airstrikes targeting civilians in particular in…
Europol warning on the criminal use of Bluetooth trackers
Based on the technological capabilities of Bluetooth trackers, and the information shared with Europol, it is confirmed that drug traffickers…
Mali: EU Council renews restrictive measures for a further year
The 5 individuals currently targeted under the sanctions regime for obstructing the political transition in Mali are subject to an asset…
Security and defence: EU Council approves conclusions on civilian CSDP
The Council approved today conclusions on civilian Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), underscoring the added value of civilian CSDP missions in today's geostrategic…
Gulf of Guinea: EU Council launches an EU Security and Defence Initiative
The Council today adopted a decision launching the EU security and defence initiative in support of West African countries of the…
EU-funded works win 7 prizes at 2023 European Film Awards
Five films that received EU support came out on top at this year's European Film Awards, winning a total of…
EU agrees 2024 fishing opportunities with Norway and UK worth over €1bn to EU fishers
The agreement with the UK covers 85 total allowable catches in the Northeast Atlantic. It secures fishing opportunities of almost 388,000 tonnes for the…
EU Commission honours winners of third edition of EU Product Safety Award
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2023 EU Product Safety Award. The Award encourages and honours innovative…
Germany: EU approves €2.6bn state aid for RWE plant closure
Today's decision does not cover the Commission's formal investigation into the compensation measure in favour of LEAG. The Commission is…
Artificial Intelligence: S&D Group leads the way to world’s first-ever regulation
The S&Ds played a crucial role by ensuring the introduction of Fundamental Rights Impact Assessments (FRIA). This means that companies…
European A.I. Act: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen
"Artificial intelligence is already changing our everyday lives. And this is just the beginning. Used wisely and widely, AI promises…
COP28: Lemke und Özdemir für Natürlichen Klimaschutz und Kreislaufwirtschaft
Das Bundesumweltministerium und das Bundeslandwirtschaftsministerium setzen sich auf der Weltklimakonferenz (UNFCCC COP28) dafür ein, den natürlichen Klimaschutz zu stärken und Biomasse,…
ESA joint consultation on Digital Operational Resilience Act policy mandates
These policy instruments aim to ensure a consistent and harmonised legal framework in the areas of major ICT-related incident reporting,…
The EU Council takes an important step towards digitalisation of justice
The Council today paved the way for advancing the digitalisation of EU member states’ justice systems and for making them…
Liechtenstein: IMF Staff Completes Membership Mission
“The Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein and staff agreed that IMF membership would support investor confidence and strengthen the…
Artificial Intelligence Act: Lawmakers strike deal on trustworthy AI
Following 3-day ‘marathon’ talks, the Council presidency and the European Parliament’s negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on the proposal…
U.S. Commerce Department hosts Ukraine defense industrial base conference
This week, the Department of Commerce hosted a series of speakers and meetings as part of the first day of…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 7 December 2023
NET-ZERO INDUSTRY ACT: Main results of the EU Competitiveness Council on Industry, 7 December 2023 +++ Net-Zero Industry Act: EU…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 7 December 2023
GLOBAL TIPPING POINTS: Global Tipping Points: Narrative Summary +++ PIK: 500+ pages, 200+ researchers: Global Tipping Points Report delivers comprehensive assessment…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 7 December 2023
GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS: EU Commission quarterly reports confirm continuation of positive market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets in…
EU Deal on future hydrogen and gas market
The regulation is part of the hydrogen and gas markets decarbonisation package, which also includes a directive. Both the regulation…
DR Congo: EU Council renews EU restrictive measures for one year
These measures shall be renewed, or amended as appropriate, if the Council deems that their objectives have not been met.…
Fight against terrorism: EU Council adds two individuals to the EU terrorist list
The Council decided to add two individuals to the EU terrorist list. This decision comes as part of European Union’s response to…
Europol: €5.5m frozen in anti-corruption investigations across Europe
The Central Anti-Corruption Office within the French National Police (OCLCIFF Police Nationale), has coordinated several long-running operational actions, supported by…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Team EIFFEL by TowerBrook
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Team EIFFEL B.V. of…
EU Commission clears creation of joint venture by RHP Partners-Manager, Macquarie and UBS
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by RHP Partners-Managers GP,…
EU Commission approves amendment to 2022-2027 regional State aid map for Belgium
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to Belgium's map for granting regional aid until…
EU Commission seeks input on DSA transparency reporting
The DSA requires providers of intermediary services and online platforms to publish periodic transparency reports on content moderation on their services.…
ECOFIN Press conference: Remarks by EU Executive VP Dombrovskis
The European Commission and EIB have a long history of excellent cooperation. I have every confidence that with you at…
EU announces €125m in initial humanitarian aid for Palestinians for 2024
EU-funded humanitarian assistance is provided in line with the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. It is delivered…
Eurogroup press conference: Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni
Yes, indeed we had a couple of pieces of good news coming from Eurostat. Inflation in the euro area fell…
EU Court of Justice: Judgment in Case C-518/22 (AP Assistenzprofis)
AP Assistenzprofis is a Germany company specialising in providing assistance and advice to persons with disabilities. In 2018, that company…
EU Court of Justice: Judgments in Cases C-634/21, C-26/22 and C-64/22 (SCHUFA Holding)
A number of members of the public are challenging the refusal of the competent data protection commissioner to take action…
Cybersecurity: MEPs back plans to increase cooperation against threats
The “Cyber Solidarity Act” adopted on Thursday aims to build a more resilient, collective EU response against cybercrime. This legislative…
Main results of the Eurogroup, 7 December 2023
The Eurogroup discussed the overall budgetary situation and prospects in the euro area and reviewed the economic and fiscal situation of the…
Reform of the EU Court of Justice: EU legislators reach provisional agreement
The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives today reached a provisional agreement on a reform of the Statute of the…
EU-Mercosur: Negotiators publish joint press statement
The EU and Mercosur are engaged in constructive discussions with a view to finalising the pending issues within the Association…
Moldova: IMF Executive Board approves resilience and sustainability facility request
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and…
White House sends War Powers Report to the Senate
U.S. President Biden is providing this supplemental consolidated report, prepared by my Administration and consistent with the War Powers Resolution…
Outcome of the EU China Summit – Summaries published by the EU and China
The European Union (EU) and China held their 24th Summit in Beijing on 7 December 2023. President of the European…
Energy performance of buildings: EU Council and Parliament reach deal on revised Directive
The revised directive sets new and more ambitious energy performance requirements for new and renovated buildings in the EU and…