In 2023, the EU exported 8.5 million tonnes of recyclable products (paper, plastic and glass) to extra-EU countries, a 34% increase from 2022 (6.4 million tonnes), while imports dropped by 19% to 3.2 million tonnes, down from 4.0 million tonnes in 2022.
The EU Council adopted decisions establishing the existence of excessive deficits for Belgium, France, Italy, Hungary, Malta, Poland and Slovakia. In addition the Council established that Romania, which is under the excessive deficit procedure since 2020, has not taken effective action to correct its deficit and therefore the procedure should remain open.
Brussels/Geneva, 26 July 2024 The European Commission welcomes the publication today of the text of
Ukraine receives the first payment of €1.5 billion generated from immobilised Russian assets. These extraordinary revenues generated by EU operators and held by central securities depositories from immobilised Russian sovereign assets were made available by Euroclear to the Commission as a first instalment on 23 July 2024.
At the EU Justice Council meeting in Luxembourg, justice ministers addressed the fight against impunity in the context of Russia’s war of aggression and the implementation of the EU anti-racism action plan.
On 30 April 2024, 4.2 million non-EU citizens, who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine that began on 24 February 2022, had temporary protection status in the EU. Germany and Spain did not provide any data to Eurostat.
The European Investment Fund (EIF) signs a guarantee agreement with Byggðastofnun to support over 50 small businesses in rural areas of Iceland. The guarantee is backed by the portfolio guarantee programme of the EU Commission’s InvestEU initiative.
Brussels, 10 June 2024 German BDI: European Parliament elections: “Europe needs a growth plan now”
On 11 and 12 June, Germany and Ukraine are jointly hosting this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin. More than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries will discuss how to provide better support for Ukraine’s recovery.
The EU investigation shall assess the acquisition by the Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (‘e&’) of sole control of PPF Telecom Group B.V. (‘PPF’), excluding its Czech business. The EU Commission has preliminary concerns that e& may have been granted foreign subsidies that could distort the EU internal market.
Le Président Emmanuel Macron s’est adressé aux Français ce dimanche à 21h depuis le Palais de l’Élysée. Le chef de l’État a annoncé la dissolution de l’Assemblée nationale. Les prochaines élections législatives auront lieu le 30 juin pour le premier tour et le 7 juillet pour le second.
After the European Parliament elections yesterday and the high results for right-wing parties across Europe, national governments must recalibrate their European policies. The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has published initial analyses of the election impact in diefferent European capitals.
How are the results of the European election going to affect policy-making in the EU Parliament: creating a majority, attitude towards Russia, revision of the Green Deal?
The above projection is based on provisional results from 26 EU member states (10/06/2024 – 09:38) – still waiting for the results in Ireland. The country data are available in the table of the report.
Preliminary results of the European elections in Luxembourg.
Preliminary results of the European elections in Lithuania.
Preliminary results of the European elections in Slovenia.
Today, the EU Commission has sent a request for information (RFI) to Temu requesting the platform to provide detailed information and internal documents on the mitigation measures taken against the presence and reappearance of traders selling illegal products on its online marketplace.
This Insight EU Dossier on the future of mobility covers the regulatory environment for autonomous and connected driving in Europe and other regions of the world.
iSpoof, a website that allowed criminals to impersonate trusted corporations, was taken down in November 2022 in an international joint action that led to 142 arrests. The main administrator of the website has now been sentenced to 13 years and 4 months of imprisonment by Southwark Crown Court in the United Kingdom.
At their summit, leaders of the European Union and the Republic of Korea reaffirm their partnership grounded in common interests and shared values of democracy, human rights, the rule of law, effective multilateralism, open, free and fair trade, and the rules-based international order.
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta IE) was issued a 1.2 billion euro fine following an inquiry into its Facebook service. This fine is the largest GDPR fine, so far. It was imposed for Meta’s transfers of personal data to the U.S.
Brussels, 22 May 2023 The Data Protection Commission (“the DPC”) has today announced the conclusion
Brussels, 19 May 2023 Quotes from President von der Leyen at the first session of
Washington, 19 May 2023 During a four-day visit to the U.S. capital, MEPs focused on
Brussels, 18 May 2023 Today, the Commission published the first ever European Media Industry Outlook, analysing
Brussels, 16 May 2023 The EU is making it more difficult for criminals to misuse
COHESION POLICY Speech by EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira for the 2023 annual conference for the
At the EU Justice Council meeting in Luxembourg, justice ministers addressed the fight against impunity in the context of Russia’s war of aggression and the implementation of the EU anti-racism action plan.
Innovation in nuclear technologies is a very dynamic space, particularly for nuclear power technologies such as Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs. Of course, as with every emerging technology, there are ups and downs, successes and failures, that is quite normal. But SMRs are a promising technology and there is a race underway. The race is among leading countries and companies to prove this technology and bring it to market. More than 80 projects around the world are moving forward, and several of our Member States have expressed a strong interest in SMRs.
Well, [today] it looks like a Foreign and Security Council, because the most important topics today are related to foreign affairs, security, and defence. On Ukraine, there are good news, this €5 billion top up [for Ukraine Assistance Fund], which has already been approved at the level of ministers. I suppose the leaders will support my proposal, together with the [European] Commission, on seizing the revenues from the Russian frozen assets. I sent this proposal to the Council, the Council has to decide, and I count on the leaders to tell today to their Ministers to approve quickly this proposal that will provide [approximately] €3 billion per year for the Ukranian defence.
The European Union deeply regrets the execution of Willie James Pye in the State of Georgia on Wednesday. We deplore the fact that this execution took place despite evidence indicating that the convict had an intellectual disability. The use of the death penalty for persons with such impairments is explicitly prohibited by international standards on the human rights of those facing the death penalty. Moreover, in 2005, the US Supreme Court outlawed executions of individuals with intellectual disabilities. We also regret the fact that the State of Georgia has resumed its use of capital punishment and has thus joined a small group of States in the US that continue to rely on this inhuman and degrading punishment.
The European Union extends its congratulations to President-elect Prabowo Subianto, following yesterday’s publication of the official results of February’s elections. The EU also extends congratulations to the Vice-President-elect and all newly elected parliamentarians and acknowledges the efforts of the Indonesian election authorities in ensuring the free conduct of these elections. The EU welcomes the active participation of Indonesian citizens in the electoral process, demonstrating their commitment to the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution.
The latest findings from the largest European project in the science of wastewater analysis are released today in Wastewater analysis and drugs — a European multi-city study, published by the Europe-wide SCORE group, in association with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA).
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and to limit inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. The Committee judges that the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals are moving into better balance. The economic outlook is uncertain, and the Committee remains highly attentive to inflation risks.
During a restricted session the EU and Ukraine exchanged views on the situation following Russia’s war of aggression, focusing on the military, economic and humanitarian situation on the ground and the response to Russia’s war. They then touched on wider global and regional issues.
Europol supported the Romanian Police (Politia Romana) and the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) in an operation that led to the arrest of nine scammers engaged in the publishing of fake advertisements for cheap holiday rentals. Although this sort of cyber fraud is not new, the level of sophistication exhibited by the gang involved in this case is unprecedented, and a multifaceted investigation was required to crack the case.
Gaza is facing famine. This is unacceptable. It is critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that frees the hostages and allows more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza. So let us hope for a positive outcome of the discussions led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt. I discussed this with Emir Bin Hamad Al Thani recently, and President El-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday. We are also very concerned about the risks a full-scale offensive in Rafah would have on the vulnerable civilian population. This needs to be avoided at all costs.
The EUR 50 billion Ukraine Facility underpinned by the Plan is by far the largest support programme for Ukraine. It is three times bigger than the IMF programme, for example. The Multidonor Coordination Platform that we have built played a very useful role in its elaboration. And the Plan will form a key reference point for other donors, as they develop their own support programmes. That is crucial for Ukraine to ensure the coherence of all support efforts.
It is a pleasure to welcome you again in Brussels. Today, we will be speaking about security and defence, a topic that will also be at the heart of our discussions in the upcoming European Council. Together with the HR/VP, I asked you, dear Sauli, to write a report on how to enhance Europe’s civilian and defence preparedness and readiness. In many ways, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has shuttered many illusions: the illusion that peace is permanent. The illusion that Europe on its own was doing enough on security – be it economic or military, conventional or cyber. As we look around us, it is clear there is no room for any more illusions. The world is as dangerous as it has been for generations.
As you have made clear, the Myanmar military continues to commit atrocities, including village burnings, mass killings and airstrikes against civilian targets. There can be no justification for such attacks on innocent civilians. The humanitarian situation is worsening. More than 18 million people now require assistance, and over 2.6 million are internally displaced. Unobstructed humanitarian access must urgently be allowed to reach Myanmar’s most vulnerable.
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of NTS Middle East of the United Arab Emirates by ADNOC Drilling Company, Alpha Dhabi Holding, both of the United Arab Emirates, and Tubacex of Spain. The transaction relates primarily to the provision of specialised machining services to the oil and gas sector.
This in-depth analysis (IDA) examines the environmental determinants of health and their consequences, especially on the health of disadvantaged communities.
The EU Council has adopted its negotiating mandate on the toy safety regulation that updates the rules to protect children from risks related to the use of toys.
Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan will spotlight the negative impact of climate change on this global trade route. Urgent action is needed to combat the growing threats to global trade and supply chains.
“We have a generational responsibility to make sure we get this whole difficult but pivotally important equation right: with climate action, with innovation, with competitiveness, with making sure that there is a just transition, and doing it together with the friends and partners from all across the world” – EU Commissioner Hoekstra
Luxembourg today submitted a request to add a REPowerEU chapter to its recovery and resilience plan. This chapter includes a new reform to promote the production and adoption of sustainable biogas, as well as three new investments to achieve the REPowerEU objectives.
For domestic pigs, 2023 saw the largest number of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks since 2014. Croatia and Romania notified 96% of the total number of outbreaks (1,929).
The meeting comes in advance of the September 2024 High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Die Bundesnetzagentur hat einen Entwurf zur Verteilung der Mehrkosten veröffentlicht, die in Verteilernetzen mit besonders viel erneuerbarer Stromerzeugung entstehen. Sie will Netzbetreiber mit besonders hohen Kosten durch den Ausbau der Erneuerbaren entlasten.
“The fact is that Hungary – and if we think of Hungarians beyond its borders, the entire Hungarian nation – owes a lot to MOL. […] MOL and the fate of the Hungarian economy are two pages in the same book: a book that is essentially about how to win the twenty-first century, after having lost the twentieth” – Viktor Orbán
The aid also includes over €1m just approved to respond to the devastating floods in Brazil, which in past weeks have affected 90% of the territory of Rio Grande do Sul.
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