Football regulations: Some FIFA rules on international transfers of professional footballers are contrary to EU law. Those rules hinder the free movement of players and competition between clubs.
The growth of tech industry and rising energy demand put pressure on tech sector sustainability efforts. Cutting value-chain emissions could be key to reducing carbon footprints to net zero, a new ITU-WBA report shows.
Europe’s Common Agricultural Policy has greater environmental and climate ambition, but national plans are not substantially greener. Green performance is difficult to measure, and depends on the quality of voluntary schemes and uptake by farmers. In response to farmers’ protests, some funding requirements were relaxed.
Confirmation hearings of potential EU commissioners are a key moment for the EU Parliament. They have changed a lot over the years and have had a big impact.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
The Budgetary Control Committee (CONT) of the EU Parliament on Monday proposed to refuse discharge for the management of the EU budget by the European Council and the EU Council for the financial year 2022.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Hargreaves Lansdown group of companies (‘Hargreaves Lansdown’) of the UK by Nordic Capital XI Limited, CVC Capital Partners plc (‘CVC’), both of Jersey, and Platinum Ivy B 2018 RSC (‘Platinum Ivy’) of the UAE.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of a joint venture by Egis Aiport Operation SAS, Egis Investment Partners France II SCA (‘Egis Investment Partners’), Bouygues Construction Airport Concessions (‘Bouygues’), all three based in France, and Impact V S.à r.l., based in Luxembourg.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of sole control of Worldgrid France SAS and other entities and assets constituting the Worldgrid Smart Energy Solutions business segment (“Worldgrid”), based in Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Morocco and the United Kingdom, by Alten SA, based in France.
Brussels, 30 September 2024 The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules French
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Austria’s second payment request concerns 54 milestones and 13 targets. It covers reforms that support investment initiatives in the areas of healthcare, the circular economy and the phase-out of fossil-fuel heating systems. The areas of taxation and permitting procedures for renewables are also covered by the reforms.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) has been around since the 1950s, but its recent exponential growth can be attributed to two factors: first, the availability of larger datasets for training and second, increased computational power. It holds significant potential for the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ), on the one hand by enabling automation of simple tasks, on the other hand, by offering new possibilities in legal research, translation, interpretation, enhancing accessibility and providing a modernised approach to accessing information.
Today, the partners of the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) held a Principals’ Meeting in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on accelerating MSP projects, and enhancing cooperation between MSP Partners and MSP Forum Members.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of SFS Group B.V. (Netherlands) and KTP Holding GmbH (Germany) by VR Equitypartner GmbH (Germany) and Gilde SFS B.V. (Netherlands). The transaction relates primarily to the market for returnable packaging solutions.
The regulation adopted today is intended to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to any future emergencies by monitoring any possible upcoming crises, activating vigilance or emergency modes as and when they happen and coordinating responses at EU and member state level.
With a view to improving the overall efficiency of the way in which European airspace is organised and managed, today the Council adopted its position at first reading on the reform of the Single European Sky.
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of OnTower Austria GmbH, based in Austria, by Electricité de France S.A. and Vauban Infrastructure Partners S.C.A., both based in France. The transaction mainly concerns the telecommunications sector in Austria.
World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generations. The Pact along with its annexes, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, was adopted by consensus, despite a last-minute proposal for an amendment by some countries, including Russia, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Syria.
Today, EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira signed a 5-year action plan with China to deepen EU-China regional policy cooperation. The signature ceremony took place in Beijing during the EU-China High-Level Regional Policy Dialogue with the Vice-Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, Guo Lanfeng.
The EU has kicked off a week of high-level meetings and events during the UN General Assembly in New York. During the weekend, Executive Vice-President Vestager, Vice-President Šuica and Commissioner Urpilainen participated in the Summit of the Future’s Action Days covering topics ranging from youth, children’s rights, sustainable development, demography, gender equality and sexual reproductive health, as well as the Global Digital Compact adopted at the Summit of the Future.
According to the latest regional Forecast Report of the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), more research and development will be essential for EU members in the region. Ireland and Singapore may serve as role models for establishing industrial high-tech clusters in the region.
Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of State announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have endorsed the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware.
The Call for applications aims to set up an expert group on cybersecurity of products with digital elements (CRA Expert Group), which will assist and advise the Commission on issues relevant to the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
During a technical workshop, EU Commission staff and Moldovan authorities conducted a threat assessment and election readiness exercise with online platforms, Moldovan civil society organisations, fact-checkers and independent media. Several online platforms agreed on the implementation of a temporary escalation mechanism ahead of Moldova’s presidential elections and national referendum on 20 October 2024.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending fibre broadband provider Deutsche Glasfaser (DG) €350 million to expand its network in Germany. The project will make high-speed internet available to some 460,000 homes and businesses in rural areas that lack high-capacity broadband.
A continuous trend of shrinking market share for battery electric cars in the EU sends an extremely worrying signal to industry and policymakers. European auto manufacturers, united in ACEA, therefore call on the EU institutions to come forward with urgent relief measures before new CO2 targets for cars and vans come into effect in 2025.
Explore the future of human-machine interaction with the latest paper by the EU Council’s Analysis & Research Team (ART) on Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Discover how BCIs are evolving from science fiction into transformative technology and learn about their promises, risks, and the need for balanced governance.
Asylum policy: The designation of a third country as a safe country of origin must cover its entire territory. The national court examining the lawfulness of an administrative decision refusing to grant international protection must raise the failure to take account of the rules of EU law on the designation of a third country as a safe country of origin.
EU Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica co-hosts and delivers an opening statement for a High-level UNGA side event “Proven solutions for children, accelerating progress for the SDGs and beyond”, organized by UNICEF.
The US presidential election will thus have far-reaching consequences for the EU’s own foreign policy. Its outcome will affect the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and the strength of transatlantic ties. Brussels must be ready for whatever is to come.
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the G7+ Group on Ukraine Energy Sector Support on the occasion of their fifth Ministerial Meeting on the margins of the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
“The world has been marked by so many crises, that international rules have never been so disregarded. The international rule system has never been so weakly implemented and disrespected. A light of hope: the adoption of the Pact for the Future shows that there is big demand for multilateralism” – EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
Reform of international institutions, particularly the Security Council, rebuilding of trust and enhanced regional partnerships are critical to making multilateralism work for the peace and security of future generations, speakers underlined during an interactive dialogue at the Summit of the Future today.
World leaders on Sunday adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generations. The Pact along with its annexes, the Global Digital Compact and the Declaration on Future Generations, was adopted by consensus, despite a last-minute proposal for an amendment by some countries, including Russia, Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Syria.
Today, EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Elisa Ferreira signed a 5-year action plan with China to deepen EU-China regional policy cooperation. The signature ceremony took place in Beijing during the EU-China High-Level Regional Policy Dialogue with the Vice-Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, Guo Lanfeng.
The EU has kicked off a week of high-level meetings and events during the UN General Assembly in New York. During the weekend, Executive Vice-President Vestager, Vice-President Šuica and Commissioner Urpilainen participated in the Summit of the Future’s Action Days covering topics ranging from youth, children’s rights, sustainable development, demography, gender equality and sexual reproductive health, as well as the Global Digital Compact adopted at the Summit of the Future.
In public session, the Hungarian presidency will present the priorities for its term of office. Ministers will start preparations for the European Council meeting on 17-18 October 2024. Ministers will also exchange views on general trends of the rule of law situation, including selected EU candidate countries.
Ahead of a groundbreaking inaugural September 22 meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), the Department of State announced that Austria, Estonia, Lithuania, and the Netherlands have endorsed the Joint Statement on Efforts to Counter the Proliferation and Misuse of Commercial Spyware.
“This summit is a unique moment to boost our ambition. And the European Union is fully on board. We want a Pact for the Future that reinvigorates multilateral trust and puts the United Nations back at the heart of our actions”, – European Council President Charles Michel.
Hungarian State Secretary Zoltán Kovács said the pagers used in detonations in Lebanon were purchased by a Sofia-based company from Taiwan, adding that the Hungarian company linked to the case did not play an active role in the supply of the devices.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of TBX NewCo Spain S.L.U. of Spain and TBX Upstream Seamless Pipes L.L.C. of the UAE by Tubacex S.A. of Spain and Mubadala Investment Company P.J.S.C. (‘Mubadala’) of the UAE. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of oil country tubes for the exploration and extraction of oil and gas.
Today, the European Commission opened the 2024 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call for proposals, making available €2.5 billion for projects to modernise the transport infrastructure on the EU’s trans-European transport network (TEN-T), as well as in Ukraine and Moldova.
In a historic speech, President Lula addressed the global inaction in response to climate, geopolitical, and social crises, demanding structural reforms and practical commitment from world leaders to solve the problems. Lula called on all countries to join the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, which will be launched at the G20 Summit in November.
Judgments of the General Court in Cases: T-446/21 Commission de régulation de l’énergie v ACER, T-472/21 RTE v ACER, T-476/21 TransnetBW v ACER, T-482/21 TenneT TSO and TenneT TSO BV v ACER, T-484/21 Polskie sieci elektroenergetyczne v ACER and T-485/21 BNetzA v ACER.
Luxembourg, 25 September 2024 Judgment of the EU General Court in Case T-483/21: Polskie sieci
Today, six industry associations for gas distribution, transmission, import terminals and storage have launched a call to interested stakeholders to submit new and updated project information, to be included in the next update of their joint Hydrogen Infrastructure Map.
A study commissioned by the European Commission highlights the significant potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve public sector services across the EU. The report, finish befor the adoption of the I Act, emphasises that AI can enhance citizen-government interactions, boost analytical capabilities, and increase efficiency in key areas such as healthcare, mobility, e-Government, and education.
For its industry to remain competitive and sustainable, Europe needs to keep the pace with other big global players and allowing novation to bloom in the Union. This is the mission of the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP): a support to European industry and a booster for investment in critical technologies.
The “Agridataspace” preparatory action has concluded its activities and delivered recommendations for the roll-out of the Common European Agricultural Data Space (CEADS).
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of TAG Pipelines Sur, S. de R.L. de C.V., based in Mexico, by ENGIE S.A., based in France, and Macquarie Group Limited, based in Australia.
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU imported €94.9 billion worth of energy products, amounting to a total of 177.9 million tonnes. Compared with the same quarter of 2023, imports decreased both in value (-10.7%) and in net mass (-9.7%). A slight increase was reported in the value of imported petroleum oils (+5.6% compared with the second quarter of 2023), while the volume of imports recorded a small decline (-2.2%).
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