In 2023, 21.4% of the EU population – or some 94.6 million people – were at risk of poverty or social exclusion. See what is the rate of poverty in your region.
The EU Council formally adopted the – first of its kind – regulation on nature restoration. This law aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050.
The EU Council has adopted an amendment to the regulation on the European High-Performance Computing (EuroHPC) joint undertaking. Its objectives will now include the development and operation of ‘AI factories’, entities which provide an AI supercomputing service infrastructure.
At the close of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Sunday, 16 June, the vast majority of participating states agreed on jointly formulated positions and next steps with a view to a future peace process. 92 states from all regions of the world took part in the summit, 57 of which were represented by heads of state and government.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of France Billet SAS by Fnac Darty Participations et Services SA, both based in France, and CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA, based in Germany. The transaction mainly concerns the entertainment and ticketing sectors.
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies’ limited market positions resulting from the proposed transaction and the limited impact on the market structure.
The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies’ limited combined market position resulting from the proposed transaction.
The transaction relates primarily to the manufacturing of industrial energy systems, powertrain technologies and home energy solutions.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its Q4 2023 quarterly Risk Dashboard (RDB), which discloses aggregated statistical information for the largest EU/EEA institutions.
The law is connected with the Law of Ukraine on lobbying as the fourth and last additional step defined by the European Commission in the Enlargement Package in November 2023. It was a precondition for the adoption of the negotiating framework by the EU side in March 2024.
ESMA has opted for this format instead of the report mandated under the DLT Pilot Regime because no DLT market infrastructures have been authorised under the Regime to date, rendering a full report premature.
The Committee on Constitutional Affairs endorsed changes to internal rules to tackle workplace conflicts and promote good office management.
The technology workstream of the TTC has delivered positive outcomes on critical and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing including essential coordination on quantum safe standards in critical infrastructure, and 6G vision, roadmap, and research collaboration.
Both sides agreed on the benefits of promoting student and academic staff mobility between the EU and Japan. International mobility schemes, like the Erasmus+ programme, play a pivotal role in promoting people-to-people exchanges, enhancing skills development, as well as fostering academic excellence.
According to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, companies are obliged to notify their public procurement tenders in the EU when the estimated value of the contract exceeds €250 million, and when the company was granted at least €4 million in foreign financial contributions from at least one third country in the three years prior to notification.
European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies representing European employees of a multinational company that ensure that employees are involved in decisions related to transnational issues.
The United States and Spain addressed efforts to strengthen democracy and the rule of law, address gender-based violence, protect human rights, advance regional security, promote inclusive development and economic opportunity, combat transnational crime, and coordinate to address regional migration.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of France Billet SAS by Fnac Darty Participations et Services SA, both based in France, and CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA, based in Germany. The transaction mainly concerns the entertainment and ticketing sectors.
Brussels, 21 June 2022 The Commission has launched today the second Women TechEU call, which
Brussels, 21 June 2022 Following dialogues with the Commission and the network of national consumer
Brussels, 21 June 2022 The Commission published the 2022 SME Performance Report. It concludes that last
Brussels, 21 June 2022 On Tuesday, the EP inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus
The European Commission welcomes the decision of Twitch, an interactive live video streaming service, to
WORLD URBAN FORUM European dimension of the 11th session of the World Urban Forum –
EDUCATIONAL DESIGN EU EPSCO Council adopts recommendation to stimulate learning for the green transition and
Brussels, 20 June 2022 On Tuesday, the Pegasus committee of inquiry will hold an exchange
On 19 and 20 June, Vice-President Věra Jourová will be in Bonn to participate in the G7 meeting
Brussels, 17 June 2022 The European Commission has today adopted a Communication setting out how
To support Member States in assisted voluntary returns of non-EU nationals without the legal right to stay in the EU, the Commission launched this week on 15 October a call for expression of interest of EUR 25 million under the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).
Special attention will be paid to the use of logistic hubs for this type of cross-border crime and, more specifically, how to combat drug trafficking via major ports. The Presidency will also prioritise the importance of victims’ rights and small-scale detention as an alternative to prisons for small groups of offenders with short sentences.
In 2021, the EU adopted an Indo-Pacific strategy, designed to promote an open and rules-based regional security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region. In the strategy, the EU also outlined its efforts to step up its presence there. Implementation of the strategy, however, largely depends on the member-states. France, Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Lithuania have each published Indo-Pacific strategies or guidelines.
The Regulation lays down measures for the establishment of an internal cybersecurity risk management, governance and control framework for each Union entity, and sets up a new Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Board (IICB) to monitor and support its implementation by Union entities.
The ministers signed a Franco-Slovenian action plan that defines the strategic partnership between our two countries for the period of 2024-2027. They hailed the excellent bilateral relationship between France and Slovenia and our two countries’ close cooperation within the EU and the UN; this comes as France holds the monthlong Security Council presidency, which it took up on January 1, and Slovenia was elected to a two-year term as a non-permanent member. The ministers also discussed joint economic projects between our two countries, particularly in the transportation, nuclear and aerospace sectors.
Initiating these proceedings today reflects our commitment to the families who deserve justice. It also reflects our trust in the ICAO council, and the international community writ large, as guardian of the safety and security of civil aviation, including by settling disputes when they arise. It is necessary that those who violate the rules are held accountable. Our common hope is that this action alongside our continued pursuit of justice at the International Court of Justice can lead to real change and prevent similar tragic losses in the future.
For the first time since the end of the Second World War, the Government has also appointed a specific Minister for Civil Defence. Carl-Oskar Bohlin’s mandate is to ensure society’s robustness during times of heightened alert or war. Experience from Ukraine has shown that resilience must be built from the ground up. When President Zelenskyy visited Harpsund, the CV90, Archer and JAS 39 Gripen were obviously high on the agenda. But so too were energy production and the people’s will to defend themselves.
The Regulation lays down measures for the establishment of an internal cybersecurity risk management, governance and control framework for each Union entity, and sets up a new Interinstitutional Cybersecurity Board (IICB) to monitor and support its implementation by Union entities. It provides an extended mandate of the Computer Emergency Response Team for the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (CERT-EU), as a threat intelligence, information exchange and incident response coordination hub, a central advisory body, and a service provider. In line with its mandate, CERT-EU is renamed to Cybersecurity Service for the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies, but it retains the short name “CERT-EU”.
The representatives of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea discussed each country’s Indo-Pacific approach and opportunities for cooperation, with an emphasis on partnership with Southeast Asian and Pacific Island countries. They shared their respective assessments on geopolitical trends shaping the Indo-Pacific, highlighting the need for enhanced trilateral cooperation.
On 16 October 2023, an individual killed two Swedish persons and wounded a third one in Brussels using a long firearm. A few hours before the terrorist attack, the perpetrator published a video on his social media, where he announced the intention to commit a terrorist attack and confirmed his allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist organisation. The day after, the terrorist was neutralised by the Belgian police at the moment of his arrest.
In its recently adopted 2023 Report on Türkiye1, for instance, the Commission points out that no steps have been taken to address the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation – (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee’s grave concern about the potential impact of the Hagia Sophia’s status change into a mosque on the outstanding universal value of the monument. These issues are also raised in the relevant sectoral sub-committee under the EU–Turkey Association Agreement.
The GBAE is responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear program, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center and its 5 Mwe (25 MWt) plutonium production research reactor, as well as its fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities. The GBAE has held nuclear-related meetings and discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. GBAE is the primary DPRK government agency that oversees nuclear programs, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center.
I just had a phone talk with President of Türkiye Erdoğan. It was a very substantive discussion. As always, we are using every day of this week to intensify our international efforts so that this year starts yielding results from the first weeks. I expressed gratitude to President Erdoğan for the achieved level of cooperation in various areas, including defense. We have joint projects that are already successful, and this year, we must do even more to strengthen our states and our nations.
First-of-its-kind information hub brings together EU industrial stakeholders to foster innovative technologies. INCITE will chart a path with industry towards depollution, decarbonisation and circular economy during the industrial transition.
Brussels, 5 March 2024 EU Plant Health Emergency Team to assist with prevention of outbreaks
ACER intends to act promptly on the ACM request, aiming to reach a decision in April 2024. The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) will decide on the extension request for NVE-RME, based on a draft from ACER, following the procedure of the Third Energy Package as outlined in the EEA Agreement.
Vienna, 4 March 2024 Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a loan agreement worth up to €100 million with Germany-based Sunfire, to advance its development of solid oxide electrolysers for renewable hydrogen production in industrial settings. This agreement is backed by the InvestEU programme. The agreement will support Sunfire to develop electrolysers to produce renewable hydrogen more energy- and cost-effectively for industrial processes. This will support Europe’s decarbonisation, especially in high energy-consuming sectors like chemicals and steel.
As transport companies currently choose different ways to count GHG emissions, there is a significant discrepancy in results. This may mislead consumers choosing transport services based on its environmental performance and create conditions for greenwashing, which MEPs want to prevent.
Opening the regular, quarterly session of the 35-member Board, Mr Grossi discussed a range of global issues, as well as providing updates on the IAEA’s work helping countries to monitor, mitigate and adapt to global climate change and other key initiatives.
The EU Council presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste. The aim is to tackle the increase in packaging waste generated in the EU, while harmonising the internal market for packaging and boosting the circular economy.
UNECE: How can sustainability standards transform the raw materials sector in a changing world +++ UNEA: Global Resources Outlook 2024 – UNEP – UN Environment Programme +++ Senior officials call for action and solutions at UN Environment Assembly +++ PLASTIC WASTE: U.S. NIST Awards Nearly $3 Million for Educational Programs Focused on Circular Economy to Reduce Plastic Waste +++ GERMANY: Untersuchung der Stoffübergänge von Bedarfsgegenständen aus Papier, Karton und Pappe
Rückstände von Pflanzenschutzmitteln mit PFAS-Wirkstoffen in Obst und Gemüse: Besteht ein gesundheitliches Risiko?
IEA: CO2 Emissions in 2023 and Clean Energy Market Monitor +++ Global Methane Tracker 2024 +++ CLIMATE TARGETS: Between CBAM, equity, and ambition – finding a just way to reach climate targets – Agora +++ CLIMATE RISKS: PIK: Hurricanes and power grids: Eliminating large-scale outages with a new approach +++ UNFCCC: Building on Progress: COP 28 Charts Course for Enhanced Transparency +++ UN Body Steps Up Pace to Implement Vital Carbon Crediting Mechanism.
ENERGY MARKETS: Quarterly reports confirm renewed resilience and the continuation of positive structural changes in gas and electricity markets in 2023 +++ EU ENERGY COUNCIL: EU Commissioner Simson to discuss EU winter preparedness and progress towards 2030 targets with Energy Ministers +++ GAS SUPPLY: EU Commissioner Simson in Azerbaijan to boost energy cooperation +++ Speech by Commissioner Simson at the inaugural session of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council (SGC) and the 2nd Green Energy Advisory Council +++ Gazprom International Limited Announces North Sea Assets Sale +++ CLEAN ENERGY: IEA: Major growth of clean energy limited the rise in global emissions in 2023
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