Update 225 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have continued to hear military activity in the region where Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya…
EP Research Service: Protecting children in the metaverse
While virtual worlds can boost children’s creativity and motivation to learn and even help them heal from diseases, they also…
IAEA Director General Grossi promotes “Nuclear fit for purpose”
"The nuclear industry and the IAEA are taking a prospective look at the future of nuclear energy, for example talking…
Moscow’s frozen assets: Speech by EU High Representative Borrell at the EP plenary
EU HR Borrell on freezing Russia's assets: "We introduced rules for Central Securities Depositories, that generate these revenues, to keep…
EP Research Service: How to link artificial intelligence and cybersecurity?
As Artificial intelligence (AI), which is being integrated into our daily lives at an overwhelming pace, can influence everything –…
The EBA observes an increase of high-earning bankers in the EU in 2022
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published its Report on high earners for 2022. The analysis reveals an increase of the…
EU Commission welcomes adoption of measures in favour of in vitro diagnostics
The EU Commission welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament today of measures, proposed by the Commission in January 2024, to improve the…
EU Commission clears joint venture creation by Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies
The transaction relates primarily to the transport and subsequent permanent offshore storage of liquefied carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emitters.
EU Commission clears acquisition of ACI by Commerzbank Immobilien and ACH
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited market positions resulting from…
EU exports and imports of agri-food products increased in January 2024
In January 2024, exports reached €18.4 billion that month, partly due to increased prices of olives, olive oil, and cereal…
Circular economy: EU and China agree to further cooperation
Brussels and Beijing have agreed on a joint roadmap for greater collaboration on the vital issue.
Eurostat on electricity and gas: EU prices decrease after 2022 surge
Electricity and gas bills decreased in the second half of 2023, after the increase which started before the Russian war…
EU Commission background on new anti-money laundering framework
New European anti-money-laundering rules will change the EU’s financial crime prevention landscape for good. But what will change in practice?
EIOPA on contributions of insurers and pension funds to the Capital Markets Union
The figures speak for themselves: European insurers have assets worth EUR 9,348 bn and EUR 2,468 bn for European institutions…
Green and digital transition: EU and Türkiye deepen their cooperation
Brussels, 25 April 2024 Today, Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Mehmet...
EU Commissioner Breton reacts on TikTok suspending TikTok Lite reward system
The company's statement follows the Commission's announcement of its intention to impose interim measures by suspending the TikTok Lite feature…
DSA: EU Commission simulates stress test for digital platforms’ election readiness
The Commission has conducted a simulation exercise with designated platforms, Digital Services Coordinators, and civil society organisations to test their…
Net-Zero Industry Act: Statement by the Wuppertal Institute
In the face of increasingly fierce international competition, the act is intended to support key industries in Europe for the…
Net-Zero Industry Act: MEPs adopt plans to boost Europe’s decarbonisation
The "Net-Zero industry Act", already informally agreed upon with the Council, sets a target for Europe to produce 40% of…
Russian interference: MEPs call for a firm response, put German AfD under scrutiny
Following several revelations of Kremlin-backed attempts to interfere with and undermine European democratic processes, MEPs adopted on Thursday a resolution…
April infringement package: Key decisions by the EU Commission
The key decisions taken by the Commission are presented below and grouped by policy area. The Commission is also closing…
Ukraine: EU Commission disburses additional €1.5bn in bridge financing
The disbursement follows a positive assessment by the EU Commission of agreed policy conditions linked to reforms in the area…
Transferring criminal procedures: EU Parliament adopts clearer rules
The law speeds up investigations, particularly into serious organised crime, which often crosses borders, and makes the administration of justice…
Due diligence: MEPs adopt rules for firms to respect human rights and environment
The EU Parliament approved with 374 votes against 235 and 19 abstentions a new “due diligence” directive. The law requires…
EU Parliament adopts Platform Work Directive
The new rules, adopted with 554 votes in favour, 56 votes against and 24 abstentions, aim to ensure that platform…
EU Parliament updates rules to protect plants from pests
According to the updated law, a Union Plant Health Emergency Team will assist Member States, or third countries bordering the…
MEPs endorse new EU rules for use of blood, tissues, and other human substances
The regulation, adopted with 461 votes in favour, 56 against and 66 abstentions, updates EU measures governing the use of…
MEPs approve first-ever EU rules on combating violence against women
The new rules prohibit female genital mutilation and forced marriage and outline particular guidelines for offenses committed online, such as…
EU Parliament approves a revision of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy
On Wednesday, Parliament approved a review of the CAP Strategic Plans Regulation and the CAP Horizontal Regulation with 425 votes in favour, 130…
MEPs approved easier access to company information across the EU
New rules, already agreed on with member states, aim to ensure that national business registers contain reliable information about companies to…
EU Parliament endorses new EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
The regulation, which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy, was approved…
EU Health Data Space accelerates efficient treatments and life-saving research
MEPs approved the creation of a European Health Data Space, improving citizens’ access to their personal health data and boosting…
Energy Charter Treaty: MEPs support EU withdrawal
The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), established in 1994 to govern trade and investment in the energy sector, has become controversial.…
EU Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines
To eliminate bottlenecks and missing transport links, MEPs backed an update of the EU’s plan to build a network of…
Road safety: EU Parliament closes loopholes in pursuit of traffic offenders abroad
The new rules oblige national authorities to reply to requests from another EU country without delay, and no later than…
Rule of Law in Hungary: EU Parliament condemns the “Sovereignty Act”
A new resolution on the state of EU values in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and…
MEPs back plans on cyber solidarity and managed security services
The legislation adopted on Wednesday, already informally agreed upon with the Council, will bolster the European Union's ability to detect,…
Air pollution: EU Parliament adopts law revision
The new rules set stricter 2030 limits and target values for pollutants with a severe impact on human health, including…
New rules and a new watchdog: MEPS adopt new laws to fight against dirty money
The EU Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing. The…
Environmental, social and governance ratings: MEPs approve new rules
The Plenary approved rules which will add transparency and structure to how environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are undertaken…
Summary of final EP Plenary votes on economic and financial matters
The plenary session of the EU Parliament in 22-25 April 2024 has ratified numerous informal deals reached between negotiators on…
Plant and forest reproductive material: MEPs adopt their position
Strasbourg, 24 April 2024 More flexibility for farmers to exchange between each other plant reproductive...
Critical Medicines Alliance: EU Commission wants to prevent medicine shortages
The EU Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) and the Belgian EU Presidency have launched a Critical Medicines…
EU Parliament adopts EU-wide Disability and Parking Cards
The new rules, adopted with 613 votes in favour, 7 against and 11 abstentions, will establish an EU-wide disability card…
Joint investigation Team dismantles Pakistani-led migrant smuggling network
In total, 12 suspects have been formally identified and will be charged during an action day with the active support…
EU Commission appoints Jan Dusik as Deputy Director-General for DG Climate Action
The main mission of this Commission department is to support the Commission's efforts to fight climate change at the level…
Ukraine Peace Conference: EU Commission transfers Simon Mordue to its Secretariat-General
The European Commission transfers Simon Mordue to the function of Hors-Classe Adviser for the preparation and coordination of the Commission's participation…
Le VPE de la Commission Européenne Šefčovič débattra la transition verte à Paris
Šefčovič se rend à Paris pour des rencontres sur la transition verte avec des représentants nationaux, le secteur industriel et…
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions research: €1.25bn from Horizon Europe
Brussels, 23 April 2024 Today, the Commission announced new calls worth over €1.25 billion to support research under...