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The European Commission has approved a €400 million Finnish scheme to help companies decarbonise their production processes and to support investments in strategic sectors, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.
The EU Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Slovenian measure of around €52 million to support Lek Pharmaceuticals (‘Lek’) in the construction of a new high-tech plant to produce biological drug substances in Lendava.
The European Commission has today published a call for evidence and a public consultation on the Public Procurement Directives.
In its final plenary session before Christmas, the European Parliament will tackle a diverse and impactful agenda. Key topics include the latest developments in Syria and Ukraine, the election of a new European Ombudsman, updates to the EU’s disability rights strategy, and the prestigious 2024 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which will be awarded to Venezuelan activists María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia.
“As Commissioner for Equality, my goal is to make women more visible, across every area of our societies. I want women to be more than just visible. I want them to lead, to inspire, and to thrive. This is good for women. This is good for men. And this is good for our Union. This is particularly true in the field of health — a topic that touches every corner
The new rules will ensure that statistics are more up-to-date and comparable across countries. They will also provide for better coverage of the economy, and ensure that data is collected on the gender pay gap.
Today the EU Council decided to remove Vanuatu from the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from having a visa when travelling to the EU. The EU is revoking the visa exemption because Vanuatu runs an investor citizenship scheme which has resulted in security and migration risks for the EU.
The Council today appointed two new European prosecutors to the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). The EPPO is an independent EU body responsible for investigating, prosecuting and bringing to judgment crimes against the financial interests of the EU, e.g. fraud, corruption, and cross-border VAT fraud above 10 million euros.
The EU Home Affairs and Justice Council today approved the strategic guidelines for legislative and operational planning within the area of freedom, security and justice.
The Interparliamentary Committee, uniting MEPs and European MPs, debated the situation of the rule of law in member states and the trend of democratic backsliding. The speakers highlighted their shared responsibility in the protection of the rule of law and warned about foreign interference in elections, executive interference in judicial systems, and attacks on media freedom.
The rules also clarify the obligations for businesses and help ensuring a level-playing field. The new Directive replaces the current General Product Safety Directive and the Food Imitating Product Directive. Explore what this means for consumers and authorities.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Pavilion, Singapore, by Shell of the UK. The transaction relates primarily to the wholesale of natural gas.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Schletter International B.V. (‘Schletter’) of Germany by Rhaegal Topco B.V. (‘Enstall’) of the Netherlands. The transaction relates primarily to solar panel mounting systems.
The EU Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on a proposed targeted revision of the 2014 Guidelines on State aid to airports and airlines. Interested parties can respond to the consultation until 5 March 2025.
“Europe is defining its new business model, with competition as an essential part of it. And with competition policy as a compass to reach the kind of Europe we want to live in. A Europe that is competitive, green, fair, and resilient” – EU Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera.
This year’s Index reveals the state of play of gender equality in the EU. Scored out of 100, the EU achieved 71 points in this year’s report, a modest improvement of 0.8 percentage points since 2023. While progress continues, this is unequally felt across EU Member States, with eight Member States progressing more slowly than the rest.
The European Commission has adopted an amendment of the ‘de minimis’ Regulation for the agricultural sector (‘Agricultural de minimis Regulation’). The Regulation exempts small amounts of support in the agricultural sector from State aid control since they are deemed to have no impact on competition and trade in the Single Market.
Spain’s National Member José de la Mata Amaya was elected Vice-President of Eurojust today. Mr de la Mata (62) will serve a four-year mandate and work closely with the recently elected new Eurojust President Mr Michael Schmid and fellow Vice-President Ms Margarita Šniutytė-Daugėlienė.
“Gender equality must be at the heart of our Union. We must never underestimate the collective power of women to transform our communities, our continent, and our world. Together we can shatter the glass ceilings and build a future where every girl and woman can dream big and achieve their dreams” – EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
On 6 December, the EU Commission adopted the seventh report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism – monitoring the EU’s visa-free regimes with its Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership partners, the Eastern Caribbean countries operating investor citizenship schemes, and Latin American countries.
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