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 Foreign Affairs Council exchanged views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Under current affairs, EU ministers touched on digital diplomacy. Ministers had an informal discussion over lunch with the President of the European Investment Bank.
The European Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network sent a letter following concerns that Meta’s ‘pay or consent’ model might breach EU consumer law. The Commission coordinated this action which is led by the French Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Prevention.
U.S. President Joe Biden has decided not to accept the nomination and “to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term”. He offered his full support to Vice President Kamala Harris – and the “endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year”.
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.
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 Slovakia.
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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.
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Clear rules on what information must be provided prior to concluding
Brussels, 28 March 2023 During his visit to the Dominican Republic to attend the XXVIII
Brussels, 28 March 2023 Today, the Commission welcomes the pledges by seven organisations to support
COHESION POLICY #UF23: How cities are cutting emissions URBAN FUTURES Introductory remarks by Mr Janusz
Washington D.C., 27 March 2023 Fact sheet: Presidential Directive Will Serve as a Cornerstone Initiative
The Hague, 27 March 2023 In response to the growing public attention given to ChatGPT,
Brussels, 24 March 2023 As part of the EU’s efforts to strengthen relations with Latin
March 23, 2023 Written by Marcin Grajewski. The recent launches of artificial intelligence (AI) tools
Brussels, 23 March 2023 Today the European Commission adopted a decision to establish a High-Level Group
Brussels, 22 March 2023 The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Finnish financial institution OP Financial
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.
“What makes our moment rare is that freedom and democracy are under attack at — both at home and overseas at the very same time. Overseas, Putin of Russia is on the march, invading Ukraine and sowing chaos throughout Europe and beyond. If anybody in this room thinks Putin will stop at Ukraine, I assure you: He will not. But Ukraine — Ukraine can stop Putin. Ukraine can stop Putin if we stand with Ukraine and provide the weapons that it needs to defend itself” – U.S. President Biden.
The Aliens Division of Attica within the Hellenic Police (Ellinikí Astynomía), supported by Europol, targeted a criminal network involved in document fraud and migrant smuggling activities. The criminal network, based in Athens, produced high-quality falsified travel and identification documents, which were used to enable irregular migrants to travel illegally across the EU and legalise their stay in their final destination country. The investigation led to four action days between September 2023 and February 2024. More than 50 connected cases of smuggling by air have been investigated.
The maritime corridor can make a real difference to the plight of the Palestinian people. But in parallel, our efforts to provide assistance to Palestinians through all possible routes of course will continue. As part of our EU Humanitarian Air Bridge operation, we have launched 41 flights, carrying over 1,800 tonnes of aid. And we will consider all other options, including air drops, if our humanitarian partners on the ground consider this effective.
Based on investigative techniques shared and acquired in an educational seminar supported by Europol, 57 men suspected of possessing and sharing depictions of child sexual abuse were arrested and several children safeguarded from physical or potential abuse. The training and the ensuing action, organised within the EMPACT framework, were held in September 2023, the details of which can only now be released. Denmark hosted law enforcement officers from 27 European countries for a training course on how to investigate child sexual abuse images distributed via file-sharing networks.
“This is an epoch-making event for our country. After more than 200 years of non-participation in military alliances, Sweden has taken the step to become part of the Western defence community. Together, we are stronger and more secure” – Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson.
Die Bundesregierung verlängert auf Grundlage des Energiesicherungs- gesetzes (EnSiG) die Anordnung der Treuhandverwaltung der Rosneft Deutschland GmbH (RDG) und der Rosneft Refining & Marketing GmbH (RNRM) bis zum 10. September 2024.
“We welcome the UN’s Office for Internal Oversight Services investigation to shed light into the serious allegations against UNRWA staff. Furthermore, we commend the UN for establishing an independent Review Group led by Catherine Colonna to assess whether the Agency is doing everything within its power to ensure neutrality and respond to allegations” – EU statement.
This winter, several capability coalitions have been established for military support to Ukraine. The government has decided on Norwegian participation in three such coalitions, the maritime coalition which Norway leads together with Great Britain, the F-16 coalition in which Norway will donate F-16 combat aircraft and train Ukrainian personnel on the system, and the air defence coalition, which is led by Germany and France.
This comes after the recent Houthi attack against the Rubymar vessel, with potentially devastating environmental impact in the Red Sea.
The EU reiterates that these Houthi attacks are violations of international law, that threaten maritime security, freedom of navigation and global trade, and put the lives of sailors at risk. These attacks must cease immediately, as reiterated in the UNSC Resolution 2722, adopted on 10 January.
The European Union deeply regrets the latest reported executions of 12 individuals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
As a matter of principle, the EU is strongly opposed to the death penalty at all times and under all circumstances. It is the ultimate violation of the inalienable right to life and constitutes a cruel, inhumane and degrading punishment. It has been proven ineffective as a deterrent to crime and makes miscarriages of justice irreversible.
On 7 March 2024, Europol, in cooperation with the European Commission, organised a tabletop exercise to test the revised EU Crisis Protocol.
The exercise took place in the framework of the EU Internet Forum and examined the collaboration between government authorities and the tech industry to contain the viral spread of terrorist and violent extremist content online in the aftermath of a terrorist event.
The Commission has now contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations. The EU has to date organised 41 air bridge flights to deliver over 1800 tonnes of aid to Palestinians via Egypt and is exploring further means of delivering lifesaving supplies.
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.
An IEA Report for G7 shows how urban planning, digitalisation and grid investment can help cities manage the impacts of climate change and growing energy demand.
Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources of Iraq hosted the 4th International Baghdad Water Conference, highlighting the importance of transboundary water cooperation in addressing pressing environmental and socio-economic issues.
The regulation of digital platforms and the role of the global community are at the forefront of the discussion. Representatives from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations (UN) express their support and hope for a healthy Internet.
The Regulation on forward capacity allocation requires the Dutch and Norwegian NRAs to assess whether the electricity forward market in their respective bidding zone provides sufficient hedging opportunities.
The EU Commission has adopted an amendment to the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF) to prolong by six months certain provisions of the Framework aimed to address persisting market disturbances specifically in the agriculture and fisheries sectors.
This series, published by the EPP Group, features seven inspiring stories of European farmers driving positive change in agriculture through innovation. As we journey through Italy, Finland, Belgium, Ireland, France, Germany and Portugal, we challenge outdated perceptions of farming and forestry.
The project, which also received a grant from the EU Innovation Fund, will provide low-carbon heating for the town of Geretsried and the region in Bavaria.
The EU Commission seeks views on the application of the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ (DNSH) principle to the Social Climate Fund. The DNSH principle shall ensure that EU-financed activities have no significant negative impact on climate and environmental objectives.
The REPowerEU chapter consists of two new reforms, as well as two new and one scaled up investment. It will deliver on the objectives to make Europe independent of Russian fossil fuels well before 2030.
G7-Abschlusserklärung sendet wichtige Signale zur Bekämpfung der Klimakrise, der Vermüllungskrise und der Krise des Artenaussterbens.
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