Spain champions support for enhanced IMF-WBG Framework: Raising SDR Impact
Spain champions the call to step up the impact of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) through the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…
World Bank Group and IMF deepen joint effort to scale up climate action
The collaboration will provide critical support for countries’ climate strategies—through an integrated, country-led approach to policy reforms and climate investments.
Iranian drones and missiles for Russia and terrorists: EU sanctions more individuals and entities
The Council also decided to add the Minister of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the head of EU-listed Iranian…
North Korea: EU extends sanctions to nine individuals and entities supporting Russia’s war
The targeted persons and entifities will be subject to an asset freeze and the provision of funds or economic resources, directly or indirectly,…
Fourth EFF Arrangement review: IMF and Ukraine reach staff-level agreement
Ukraine’s four-year EFF Arrangement with the IMF, which forms part of a US$122 billion international support package, continues to provide…
Belgien und Deutschland starten Offshore-Wind-Kooperation
Die belgische Energieministerin Tinne Van der Straeten und der deutsche Energie-Staatssekretär Dr. Philipp Nimmermann haben sich darauf verständigt, die Entwicklung einer…
EU Commissioner Ferreira discusses impact of EU cohesion policy in German regions
EU Commissioner Ferreira will have bilateral meetings with Vice Chancellor, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, and the State…
EU Commission VP Schinas discusses EU support in Jordan and Lebanon
The Vice-President will hold high level consultations with the Royal Court and the Government. He will meet with religious leaders…
Declaration adopted during Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm
At the end of May, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Stockholm, in which Ukrainian President…
EU Commission to boost student and staff mobility
Higher Education Ministry representatives from 47 member countries of the European Higher Education Area and the EU Commission reaffirmed their…
EU Commission re-introduces visa for Vanuatu to mitigate security challenges
The past years have shown that significant challenges related to irregular migration and security caused by visa-free travel. One such…
Statement by EU Commissioner Kyriakides on “tobacco-free generation”
"Tobacco consumption is the largest avoidable health risk in the European Union, responsible for 700 000 deaths each year. It…
Digital Services: EU Commission designates Temu as Very Large Online Platform
Temu is an online marketplace with an average of more than 45 million monthly users in the European Union. This…
Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform: EU Commission amends regional aid guidelines
The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) aims to support the development and manufacturing of critical technologies relevant to the EU…
European Patent Office (EPO) registered over 27,000 unitary patents in one year
On average, almost one in four (23%) granted European patents apply across all participating Member States. This rate is steadily…
ESMA publishes final rules on conflict of interest of crypto assets providers
ESMA sets out draft Regulatory Technical Standards on certain requirements rrelated to conflicts of interest for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs),…
European Cooperation in Science and Technology: 60 new COST actions announced
The 60 new COST Actions cover topics as wide and varied as managing Artificial Intelligence in archaeology to advancing understand…
Day-ahead electricity market coupling: ACER decides on methodology amendments
The methodology describes how scheduled exchanges between bidding zones, scheduling areas and Nominated Electricity Market Operators trading hubs are calculated…
Italy: EU Commission approves €2bn state aid for STMicroelectronics semiconductor manufacturing
The EU Commission has approved a €2 billion Italian measure to support STMicroelectronics (‘ST') in the construction and operation of an integrated…
Eurojust: Network of luxury car thieves dismantled
A large-scale ring of luxury car thieves has been dismantled with the support of Eurojust and Europol. Using straw men…
North Macedonia: UNECE helps design bankable project proposals for energy efficiency and renewables
In North Macedonia, assisting households to make investments in green technologies not only supports climate action, but also helps them…
Update on the UNECE Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
GRVA deals with safety provisions related to the dynamics of vehicles (braking, steering), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Automated Driving Systems…
UNECE: Qatar joins the UN Road Safety Fund (UNRSF)
Qatar's pledge marks the first commitment since the launch of the Road to Morocco High-Level Pledging Forum during the ITF…
Dangerous malware systems: Operation Endgame coordinated by Eurojust
In an unprecedented operation against aggressive and dangerous computer malware, authorities in the European Union and beyond have taken actions…
ESMA provides guidance to firms using artificial intelligence in investment services
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today issued a Statement providing initial guidance…
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs and Trade Council, 30 May 2024
The Foreign Affairs Council, in its Trade configuration, held a policy debate on "Trade and competitiveness - the future of…
IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine, 30 May 2024
Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met with senior Russian officials this week as part of the continuing efforts of the…
Kenya: EU Council finalises conclusion of Economic Partnership Agreement
The agreement will strengthen our cooperation with Kenya, the economic hub of East Africa. Workers, businesses and traders on both…
Basel III reforms: New EU rules to increase banks’ resilience to economic shocks
The EU Council adopted new rules aimed at making banks operating in the EU more resilient to possible economic shocks. The changes…
Speech by Swedish Foreign Minister Billström at the China Forum in Stockholm
The Swedish Government recognises the need for both broader and deeper China expertise to manage both challenges and opportunities emanating…
EU Council signs off on measures to make the EU mercury-free
The EU Council adopted a regulation to completely ban the use of dental amalgams and to prohibit manufacturing, import and…
EU ETS: Credibility makes or breaks the price – PIK Potsdam
High policy credibility is crucial for carbon prices in the EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) to be high enough…
EU Commission approves KKR’s acquisition of NetCo
The Commission investigated the impact of the transaction on the market for wholesale broadband access services in Italy and concluded that it would not…
Eurojust continues to champion the EU’s judicial response to the war in Ukraine
Spearheading the European Union’s judicial response to the war in Ukraine, and digitalising criminal justice, were at the heart of…
Wasserstoffkorridor: Deutschland, Österreich und Italien unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung
Die Unterzeichnung der gemeinsamen Absichtserklärung (JDOI) soll die Schaffung eines Wasserstoff-Importkorridors zwischen den drei Ländern voranbringen.
Main results of the EU TTE Council Energy Council (Energy), 30 May 2024
Energy ministers approved conclusions on sustainable electricity grid infrastructure. Other issues on the agenda concerned REPowerEU, the withdrawal from the…
Grids für sustainable electricity: EU Council approves conclusions
The EU Council today approved conclusions on the EU’s electricity grid infrastructure. The conclusions propose a series of measures for…
Energy Charter Treaty: EU Council finalises withdrawal
The EU Council gives the final green light for the EU and Euratom to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty after the…
Fight against corruption: EU Commission to fund projects in Europe and abroad
The European Commission made €3 million available under the Internal Security Fund (ISF) for projects strengthening the prevention of and…
China-Macao SAR: IMF Executive Board concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation discussions
Macao SAR’s economy rebounded strongly after the relaxation of COVID-19 containment measures in Mainland China. Real GDP increased by 80.5…
Force majeure: EU Commission clarifies support for farmers in case of natural disasters
By clarifying the legal interpretation of this concept, the Commission aims to provide certainty for affected farmers regarding their Common…
Data storytelling: EU Commission launches Erasmus+ initiative
This year, the Erasmus+ programme reached the milestone of more than 15 million participants since 1987. On this occasion, the Commission has…
Frontex cooperation: EU Council gives green light to agreement with Serbia
The agreement will allow the EU and Serbia to organise joint operations involving Frontex and the Serbian border guards. It…
How to prevent AI from worsening the next economic downturn? – IMF
"The world economy will see another downturn—that much is certain. Today, I will describe how the widespread use of AI…
Medical devices and EUDAMED: EU Council adopts measures to prevent shortages
The EU Council has adopted new rules updating the law on medical devices in order to help prevent shortages and ease the…
EU Council sets higher tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products
The regulation increases duties on cereals, oilseeds and derived products from Russia and Belarus to a point that will in…
EU Right-to-Repair Directive: EU Council gives its final approval
The directive will make it easier for consumers to seek repair instead of replacement and repair services will become more…
Crypto, luxury, football: EU Council adopts new anti-money-laundering rules
"The new and stricter rules will strengthen our systems in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. A new…
Airbnb, Amazon Services, Expedia, Google, and Eg Vacation Rentals: EU Court reference ruling
E-commerce: A Member State may not impose additional obligations on an online service provider established in another Member State.