New rules for a responsible and transparent short-term rental sector
EU member states will set up a single digital entry point to receive data from platforms about host activity on…
EU Parliament backs deeper political and economic ties with Chile
The agreements lay down the framework for deeper and broader political and economic cooperation between the like-minded partners on global…
Eurojust: Extension of joint investigation team in Ukraine
The seven national authorities participating in the joint investigation team (JIT) on alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine have…
EU and World Bank launch civil protection capacity facility
The Technical Assistance Financing Facility for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness supports projects, studies and trainings in disaster and climate resilience and promotes…
EU Parliament adopts plan to protect the EU energy market from manipulation
The law, already informally agreed upon with Council, introduces new measures to better protect the EU's wholesale energy market, better…
MEPs back plans for an EU-wide digital wallet
The new digital identity framework will provide EU citizens with cross border digital access to key public services. According to…
Breakthrough: Poland’s efforts to restore rule of law to unlock up to €137bn in EU funds
Today, the European Commission has adopted two legal acts that will pave the way for Poland to access up to €137 billion…
EU deepening not necessary for Ukraine and Moldova to join EU
For the ECR Group, the abolition of unanimity would be a fall from grace that would destabilise the entire institutional…
Parliament calls on the EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs to defeat Russia
In the text, passed by 451 votes in favour, 46 against with 49 abstentions, MEPs take stock of the two…
MEPs: EU must actively support Russia’s democratic opposition
The European Parliament strongly condemns the murder of Alexei Navalny and gives its full support to Yulia Navalnaya in her…
EU enlargement and reform: MEPs call for bold decisions
The EU needs a long-term political vision and institutional and financial reforms to ensure its capacity to absorb new members,…
RRF: EU Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of Croatia’s fourth payment request for €162.5m
Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Croatia's fourth payment request for €162.5 million under the Recovery and…
RRF: EU Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of Denmark´s second payment request for €422m
Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Denmark's second payment request for €422 million under the Recovery and…
Europol supports EPPO investigation into €195m VAT fraud scheme
On 28 February, 14 individuals believed to have orchestrated a massive EUR 195 million VAT fraud, spanning across 17 countries,…
EU HRVP on G20 ministerial meeting in Rio
Brazil took the Presidency of the G20 last December. It is the next of a series of emerging economy Presidencies,…
Full-scale action: €2bn money laundering network via Lithuanian financial institution
Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy, Latvia and Lithuania have taken concerted action against a large-scale money laundering business,…
Eurex Derivatives Forum Frankfurt: Speech by EU Commissioner McGuinness
"All of you know how important central clearing is. Clearing reduces the systemic risk posed by over-the-counter derivatives. It's true to say…
MEPs adopt position on simplyfied fraud-proof withholding tax refunds
The simplifications are expected to save investors around EUR 5 billion per year and, at the same time, provide tax authorities with…
EU Parliament revokes 14 access badges for Amazon representatives
Dragoș Pîslaru (Renew, RO), Chair of the Social Affairs and Employment Committee, said: "Ensuring fair working conditions is a key component…
Long-term budget 2021-2027: EU Council concludes mid-term revision
The package includes a regulation amending the multiannual financial framework for 2021-2027, as well as regulations establishing the Ukraine Facility…
IMF: How to regulate and supervise the changing landscape of crypto-assets
Crypto assets have implications for macroeconomic and financial stability that are mutually interactive and reinforcing. Therefore, a comprehensive policy and…
Insight EU Environment Monitoring 27 February 2024
REACH: ECHA checked over 20 % of REACH registration dossiers for compliance +++ ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES: Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended…
Foreign policy, security and defence: MEPs ask the EU to focus on strategic alliances
With US versus China competition as a backdrop, Parliament is concerned about the increasing relevance of more exclusive formats of…
Insight EU Climate Monitoring 27 February 2024
SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING: CEN, CENELEC and EFRAG join forces to foster synergies in sustainability reporting +++ GERMANY: Bewerbungsaufruf: Jetzt Klimaschutz-Unternehmen 2024…
Insight EU Energy Monitoring 27 February 2024
GAS SUPPLY: EU Commission recommends that Member States continue saving gas to secure supplies and stabilise markets +++ RENEWABLES: Renewable…
ICJ: Norway on illegal Israeli settlements
Between 19 and 26 February, 50 states and three international organizations made oral submissions to the ICJ on the legal…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Adapt2 by Blackstone and Vista
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Adapt2 Solutions, Inc. (‘Adapt2')…
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement modernising ship inspections and oversight
For the Flag State Directive, the co-legislators agreed to incorporate the relevant International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules (the International Instruments Code,…
International suppliers offer almost 100bcm of gas to European consumers in first mid-term tender under the EU Energy Platform
The first tender with a new mid-term product for the purchasing of gas under the EU Energy Platform closed last night, and…
Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides on the World Rare Disease Day
In a strong European Health Union, nobody should be left behind, no matter where they live, no matter their disease.…
Bartjan Wegter to become the new EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
Bartjan Wegter was appointed as the EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator (EU CTC). His five-year term will start on 1 March 2024.…
MEPs back updates to EU rules on driving licences to improve road safety
MEPs agreed with drivers assessing their own fitness to drive when a driving licence is being issued and renewed, letting…
MEPs improve EU protection for quality agricultural products
EU Parliament has given its final green light to the reform of EU rules strengthening the protection of Geographical Indications…
ECDC: Continued efforts needed to fight antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in humans and animals
Moreover, there has been an increase in the proportion of Escherichia coli isolates from food-producing animals that exhibit ‘complete susceptibility’ or ‘zero…
Procaccini: For a common European defence
In the debate on European security and defence, ECR Co-Chairman Nicola Procaccini spoke in favour of the creation of a…
MEPs approve protection for innovative medicinal and plant protection products
MEPs adopt their first reading position about EU supplementary certificates enabling longer protection of patented medicinal and plant protection products.…
Yulia Navalnaya: “If you want to defeat Putin, fight his criminal gang”
Welcoming Yulia Navalnaya to the chamber, EP President Metsola said that “for many in Russia and outside, Alexei Navalny represented…
EU Parliament Plenary: Ursula von der Leyen on strengthening European defence in a volatile geopolitical landscape
In the last years, many European illusions have been shattered. The illusion that peace is permanent. The illusion that economic…
EU HRVP Borrell’s statement on strengthening European defence
2023 was a very challenging year. The international system continues to face multiple and overlapping challenges. We face two wars…
Full-scale action against money laundering network via Lithuanian financial institution for over €2bn
Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy, Latvia and Lithuania have taken concerted action against a large-scale money laundering business,…
UN Syria envoy appeals for urgent de-escalation across the Middle East
The Special Envoy also addressed the bleak humanitarian situation in Syria a year after deadly earthquakes that struck the north…
The UK and US sanction Houthi enablers
Today the UK and US have announced a number of sanctions against those that support, enable or deliver work of…
55th session of the UN Statistical Commission – Switzerland elected Chair of the UN Statistical Commission
The 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission opened on Monday 27 February 2024 with the election of its…
Finland agrees on principles guiding 6G development with partner countries
Finland has joined the multilateral Joint Statement Endorsing Principles for 6G led by the United States. The joint statement was…
Maritime safety: EU Council and Parliament strike deals to support clean and modern shipping in the EU
Port state control (PSC) is a system of inspection of foreign ships in ports of states other than the flag state by…
The King and Queen of the Belgians visit Europol
Their Majesties the King and Queen of the Belgians have visited Europol today in The Hague, the Netherlands, where they…
Russia: Statement by the EU HR on the conviction of human rights defender Oleg Orlov
Orlov had committed no crime or offence, he has exercised his Constitutional right to express his views and voice his…
Joint Declaration on Gender Equality: EU gender equality ministers focus on future policy
On 27 February 2024, the EU gender equality ministers have met in Brussels to look back at the series of…
EU–China Regional Policy Cooperation: Speech by EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira
"China and Europe both have a long and proud history. With strong regional and local traditions. And a track record…
S&Ds: Palestinian lives matter! We call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza
Thanks to the strong pressure by the Socialists and Democrats, the European Parliament has today debated the war in Gaza…