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.
These are the headlines of our weekly Insight EU Finance Monitoring, published last Friday.
China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) shows.
Growth in demand in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades, new International Energy Agency (IEA) report finds, with solar photovoltaic alone expected to meet half of the increase.
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.
The European Parliament and its Committee on Budgetary Control have consistently called for transparency in the allocation and use of EU funds. The ultimate goal is to enable the tracing of funds, and ensure targeted and effective EU spending.
The new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has two goals: to encourage industry worldwide to embrace greener technologies; and to prevent so-called carbon leakage, or the relocation of production outside EU borders to countries with lower environmental standards.
As for all Member States, payments made to France under the FRR are granted on the basis of the results obtained in the effective implementation of the investments and reforms planned in its recovery plan.
“China’s relations with the US and the EU are likely to worsen, because of both its aid for Russia and its economic strategy”, writes Charles Grant, director of the Centre for European Reform.
The 60th anniversary comes at a time of cascading crisis, with disruptions of global trade, soaring debt, and climate change severely impacting developing countries. “It represents an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned over the past six decades and forge a new path forward, with a shared vision for the future” – UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan.
The EU General Court holds that McDonald’s has not proved genuine use within a continuous period of five years in the European Union in connection with certain goods and services.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €30 million Italian scheme to support the establishment of new air passenger connections from and to the airports in the Sardinia region.
EU General Court: The actions brought by organisations of European judges against the Council decision approving the recovery and resilience plan for Poland are dismissed as inadmissible.
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) today published their final Reports on Greenwashing in the financial sector.
Find here information on electoral rules, poll opening and closing times and candidates for the 2024 European election in EU member states, as well as useful figures about Sweden.
Find here information on electoral rules, poll opening and closing times and candidates for the 2024 European election in EU member states, as well as useful figures about Spain.
Find here information on electoral rules, poll opening and closing times and candidates for the 2024 European election in EU member states, as well as useful figures about 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.
RURAL TRANSFORMATION AURORAL: Empowering rural digital transformation EU Commission takes step towards 100 regional innovation
Online market selling stolen account credentials to criminals worldwide taken down in multi-country effort dubbed
April 5, 2023 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign
The European Commission and the Japanese Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) have successfully concluded the
Brussels, 4 April 2023 Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European
3 April 2023 The fourth EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) meeting will be held
Brussels, 31 March 2023 Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, will travel to Japan on Sunday for
Brussels, 31 March 2023 Today, the Commission published new calls for expression of interest to
Brussels, 31 March 2023 Digital technologies are everywhere shaping our daily lives so we must
Brussels, 29 March 2023 The EU member states’ ambassadors today agreed the Council’s negotiating mandate
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.
As we speak a ship is setting sail from Cyprus to Northern Gaza. It carries the most basic kind of humanitarian aid, which is also the most needed today: food, plain and simply food for a population that faces a humanitarian catastrophe. This maritime corridor is the result of unprecedented international cooperation, under the leadership of President Nikos Christodoulides. We have worked hand in hand not only with Cyprus, but also with the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Europol has supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the Polish Border Guard (Straż Graniczna) in an operation targeting a criminal organisation trafficking human beings for the purposes of sexual and labour exploitation in Spain. The investigation has resulted in 17 arrests and the safeguarding of 13 victims. Europol has supported the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional) and the Polish Border Guard (Straż Graniczna) in an operation targeting a criminal organisation trafficking human beings for the purposes of sexual and labour exploitation in Spain. The investigation has resulted in 17 arrests and the safeguarding of 13 victims.
“We, the EPP, believe in the rule of law and the respect of human rights. We believe that people should live in peace and freedom. We believe in the social market economy. We believe that access to health care and education is not a privilege for a few, it is a right for all. We believe that our children should be safe running free in fields and forests, on playgrounds and football pitches, as we did. They deserve that we care for a healthy future, with a healthy environment. Whether they grow up in the biggest city or the smallest village. And above all, we believe in the dignity of every human being. This is my belief as Christian Democrats” – Ursula von der Leyen.
Since Thursday last week Sweden is a proud member of NATO. The most successful organisation for peace and security that has ever existed. We are now an ally amongst allies. After more than 200 years of military non-alignment, this is a historic step. But also, a very natural step. We have been preparing for decades. And in details the last two years. With this membership, Sweden has come home. Home to the security cooperation of democracies. Home to the security cooperation of our good neighbours.
The border between Chad and Sudan has been one of the most important entry points for humanitarian assistance the past months. The recent closure of this border further restricted an already severely limited flow of life-saving humanitarian aid into Sudan. The border is essential for the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in need, especially in the Darfur region in the west, where the situation is especially dire.
Human rights defenders – as per the United Nations Declaration – play a crucial role in the protection of human rights offline and online. HRDs may include, but are not limited to, members of nongovernmental organizations, trade unionists, journalists, lawyers, environmental and land activists, women’s rights advocates, anti-corruption advocates, and representatives of Indigenous peoples.
“We need to boost our defence industry to replenish our stocks and face new potential threats while continuing to provide adequate military support to Ukraine. We need to boost our defence industrial and technological base. It was not clear to anybody before Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, but now it has become common sense” – EU HR Borrell
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan presided over the seventh meeting of the U.S.-Türkiye Strategic Mechanism on March 7-8, 2024, in Washington. The Strategic Mechanism featured open, collaborative, strategic discussions led by senior-level officials from the U.S. Department of State and Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on March 7, followed by a meeting between Secretary Blinken and Minister Fidan on March 8.
MEPs are set to adopt on Wednesday the Artificial Intelligence Act, which aims to ensure that AI is trustworthy, safe and respects EU fundamental rights, while supporting innovation and making Europe a leader in the field. A press conference by the two rapporteurs is scheduled for Wednesday ahead of the vote.
France is deeply concerned by the recent wave of arrests in Azerbaijan, which once again targeted members of civil society and the independent media. We call on Azerbaijan to respect fundamental liberties – particularly freedom of speech and freedom of the press – in line with its international commitments, and to release those individuals who have been arbitrarily detained.
Law enforcement actions within Europol’s Operational Task Force lead to series of arrests and searches targeting smugglers active along the Balkan route. A large-scale investigation under Europol’s Operational Task Force (OTF), involving law enforcement and judicial authorities from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia with the informational support from Germany, has led to the dismantling of migrant smuggling networks active across the so-called Balkan route. The more than a year-long investigation into this criminal network led to two action days on 24 January and 6 February.
The day he took office, President Biden pledged to be a president for all Americans. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to keep that promise by advancing a Unity Agenda for the Nation. The Unity Agenda calls for solving big challenges that unite all Americans—beating the opioid epidemic, tackling the mental health crisis, holding Big Tech accountable, meeting our sacred obligation to veterans, and ending cancer as we know it.
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.
All sectors, including maritime transport, need to contribute to achieving the EU climate neutrality objective by 2050. The EU Emissions Trading System1 (ETS) is a cornerstone of the EU’s policy to combat climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of OONA Energy Partners 3, LLC (‘Oona Energy’) by Stonepeak Partners LP (‘Stonepeak’), both of the US, and Ørsted A/S (‘Orsted’) of Denmark.
The measure will support the installation of an additional regasification module with a capacity of 250,000 m³/h on the existing LNG terminal on Krk.
“China has delivered to Ukraine many shipments of humanitarian aids, and sent its special representative many times to mediate among the countries concerned. The longer the Ukraine crisis drags on, the greater harm it will do to Europe and the world. China hopes that peace and stability will return to Europe at an early date. We stand ready to work with France and the whole international community to find a reasonable way out of the crisis” – Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Dynamic electricity pricing can offer consumers some substantial savings on their energy bills, but its full potential is still yet to take off. These are the findings of a new BEUC study on dynamic pricing.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts reported hearing over 100 rounds of gunfire in the vicinity of the Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) on Tuesday, allegedly in response to drones flying near the plant’s training centre.
The EU Commission has preliminarily concluded that France has satisfactorily completed the 15 milestones and 24 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the third instalment, which cover the first milestones and targets of France’s REPowerEU chapter.
Agriculture remains impacted by several events outside of farmers’ control, such as climate and geopolitical crises, which continue to exert pressure on farmers.
Leading a delegation of over 70 business representatives from the agri-food sector, the largest in his tenure, Commissioner Wojciechowski said that the size of the entourage “shows how important China is as our trade partner”.
In Ottawa, the 4th session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) proceeded with its work to develop a legally binding instrument against plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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