G7 beschließen Kohleausstieg und setzen sich für globales Plastikabkommen ein
G7-Abschlusserklärung sendet wichtige Signale zur Bekämpfung der Klimakrise, der Vermüllungskrise und der Krise des Artenaussterbens.
USPTO requests comments on the impact of AI on patentability determinations
A new Federal Register notice seeks public feedback on how the proliferation of AI could affect USPTO evaluations on patentability,…
ESAs update: Risks remain high in the EU financial system
The risk update shows that risks remain elevated in a context of slowing growth, an uncertain interest rate environment and…
Czechia: EU Commission approves state aid for nuclear power plant
The EU Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Czech support measure for the construction and operation of…
Fair telework and the right to disconnect: EU Consultation of social partners
The EU Commission launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring…
DMA and DSA: EU Commission launches whistleblowing tools
The tools will allow interested parties to provide, without fear of reprisal, information enabling them to identify and uncover harmful…
CINEA launches call for energy infrastructure projects worth €850m
The Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has launched a call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure…
EU and Japan continue cooperation on artificial intelligence, digital identity, semiconductors
The partners welcomed the successful implementation of their Digital Partnership and took stock of the progress achieved in 2023. They…
European Hydrogen Bank auction: €720m for renewable hydrogen production
The funds for this auction come from the revenues of the EU Emissions Trading System. The winning bidders will produce renewable…
Greenwashing: EU and consumer protectors initiate action against 20 airlines
Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the EU Commission and the Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation Authorities sent…
24% of first-time asylum applicants were children in 2023 – Eurostat
In 2023, 254 900 first-time asylum applicants registered in EU countries were children (persons under 18 years old), representing 24.3% of…
Update on progress of the United States’ infrastructure and clean energy
The Biden-Harris Administration delivers on permitting progress to build America’s infrastructure and clean energy future "faster, safer, and cleaner". During the…
Facebook and Instagram: EU Commission opens formal DSA proceedings
The suspected infringements cover Meta's policies and practices relating to deceptive advertising and political content on its services. They also…
Critical Infrastructure: U.S. Administration announces new National Security Memorandum
President Biden takes new actions to protect U.S. critical infrastructure. The NSM will help ensure U.S. critical infrastructure can provide…
EncroChat: EU Court of Justice on cross-border transmission and use of evidence in criminal cases
In the context of criminal proceedings in Germany concerning illegal drug trafficking involving the use of the encrypted telecommunications service…
Advocate General: Some FIFA rules on transfer of players may prove to be contrary to EU law
Opinion of the Advocate General in the case C-650/22: Some FIFA rules on transfer of players may prove to be…
IEA: Rapid expansion of batteries is crucial to meet climate and energy security goals
Growth in batteries outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, advancing innovation and supportive industrial…
IEA Global Summit on people-centred clean energy transitions
Participants from around the world representing government, labour, business and youth meet to discuss strategies for prioritising fairness and inclusion…
EU Commission approves amendment to 2022-2027 regional State aid map for Sweden
In order to address regional disparities, the amendment approved enlarges one already designated predefined 'c' area by adding parts of the regions of Örebro,…
Two new Galileo satellites for more robust and reliable space services
The two satellites will contribute to increasing the reliability of the system, and thus of the positioning information, to the…
Energy and Climate Plans: EU Commission recommends changes from Bulgaria and Poland
The EU Commission has published its assessments of the draft updated National Energy and Climate Plans of Bulgaria and Poland including…
Third meeting of the European Board for Digital Services
Digital Services Coordinators (DSCs) discussed the Digital Services Act (DSA) Elections guidelines, with a debrief on the stress test of 24 April, and…
Romania: EU Commission approves €95.3m restructuring aid for airline TAROM
The measure will enable the company to restore its long-term viability while minimising competition distortions.
EU Commission designates Apple’s iPadOS under the Digital Markets Act
The EU Commission has designated Apple with respect to iPadOS, its operating system for tablets, as a gatekeeper under the Digital…
New actions to implement President Biden’s Executive Order on A.I.
Announcements include draft guidance documents, a draft plan for international standards, and a new measurement program opening for public comment.
Very Large Online Platforms and Search Engines to publish 2nd transparency reports
Transparency Reports are part of a larger array of provisions aiming at enhancing transparency and accountability of online content moderation.
An EU Budget for a Global Europe – IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva
"Low growth, high debt. Not a great place from which to begin a big push to develop clean energy supply…
Energy transition: EU Commission holds exploratory talks with Saudi Arabia
EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson and Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud discussed energy and clean tech cooperation…
European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts support to Armed Forces of Côte d’Ivoire
The EU support will strengthen the operational capabilities of the Ivoirian Armed Forces to secure areas close to land borders and to counter…
Main results of the EU Agriculture Council, 29 April 2024
Agriculture ministers took stock of the measures taken and the initiatives presented so far as part of the EU’s response to farmers’…
Gigabit high-speed networks: EU Council endorses faster deployment
To ensure faster deployment of digital network infrastructure across Europe, the EU Council adopted the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to replace the…
Charles Michel: Enlargement then and now – a geopolitical investment in peace and security
"'Europe' was much more than a geography, 'Europe' is an idea, is a dream, a journey, a beacon of hope"…
Ethiopia faces restrictions of EU visa provision
This decision follows an assessment by the EU Commission concluding that there is insufficient cooperation by Ethiopia in the field…
EUAM Iraq: EU Council extends EU advisory mission on security sector reform
EUAM Iraq was launched in October 2017 in response to a request by the Iraqi government for advice on how to undertake…
The European Banking Authority identifies new types of payment fraud
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an Opinion assessing payment fraud data that has recently become available. EBA identifies…
EU Council prolongs measures to combat online child sexual abuse
The regulation which was adopted today sustains a derogation from data protection rules in the electronic communications sector which allows…
EU Council gives companies more time to prepare for corporate sustainability reporting
The Council has given its final approval to the directive on time limits for the adoption of sustainability reporting standards…
Honey, jam, juice, and milk: EU Council adopts revised ‘breakfast directives’
The updated 'breakfast directives' aim to help consumers make more informed choices, ensure more transparency on the origin of products, and reduce food fraud.
EU-Japan cross-border data: EU Council approves protocol to facilitate free flow
The protocol shall provide greater legal certainty, ensuring that data flows between the EU and Japan will not be hampered by…
Reform of EU fiscal rules: EU Council adopts economic governance review
The reform’s overall objective is to reduce debt ratios and deficits in a gradual, realistic, sustained and growth-friendly manner, while protecting reforms…
United States restrict firearm exports to non-government entities in high-risk countries
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule (IFR) amending the Department’s…
EU HR Borrell and EU Commissioner Simson attend WEF meetings in Saudi Arabia
HR Borrell participate in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum Stakeholder dialogue North to South, East to West: Rebuilding…
Slovakia: EU Commission approves compensation to TV operator Towercom
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Slovakia's plans to compensate digital terrestrial television (‘DTT') network operator Towercom for its direct…
France: EU Commission approves €300m state aid for Nuward’s small modular nuclear reactors
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €300 million French measure to support Electricité de France's…
EU steps up humanitarian assistance for Palestinians
In light of the continued deterioration of the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the steady rise of needs on…
15. Petersberger Klimadialog: Begrenzung des Klimawandels zeigt Erfolge
Beim diesjährigen Petersberger Klimadialog treffen sich Delegierte aus rund 40 Ländern im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin. Ihr Ziel ist es…
Andorra and San Marino: EU Commission proposes Association Agreement
The Association Agreement will allow Andorra and San Marino to participate in the EU's internal market and enhance cooperation in…
Acquisition of Air Europa by IAG: EU Commission sends Statement of Objections
IAG and Air Europa operate an extensive network of domestic routes in Spain, short-haul routes within the European Economic Area (‘EEA') and neighboring…
DSA: EU Commission designates Shein as Very Large Online Platform
Shein is a fashion online retailer with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union.…