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 Commission’s analysis shows the identified gaps include the need for additional investments, both at EU and national levels, in particular in the areas of digital skills, high-quality connectivity, uptake of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics by enterprises, semiconductor production and start-up ecosystems.
With just six years remaining to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global progress is alarmingly insufficient, with a mere 17 per cent of the targets currently on track, according to a new UN report released on Friday.
The EU Commission has informed Meta of its preliminary findings that its “pay or consent” advertising model fails to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In the Commission’s view, this binary choice forces users to consent to the combination of their personal data and fails to provide them a less personalised but equivalent version of Meta’s social networks.
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.
Privacy and prosecution of serious offences: The court responsible for authorising access to telephone records in order to identify the perpetrators of an offence, and for the prosecution of which offence national law envisages such access, must be entitled to refuse or restrict that access.
The risk update shows that risks remain elevated in a context of slowing growth, an uncertain interest rate environment and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The EU Commission launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring fair telework and the right to disconnect.
The Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has launched a call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects worth up to €850 million from the EU budget.
Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the EU Commission and the Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation Authorities sent letters to 20 airlines identifying several types of potentially misleading green claims.
In the context of criminal proceedings in Germany concerning illegal drug trafficking involving the use of the encrypted telecommunications service EncroChat, the Court of Justice clarifies certain conditions for the transmission and use of evidence under the Directive regarding the European Investigation Order (EIO) in criminal matters.
Opinion of the Advocate General in the case C-650/22: Some FIFA rules on transfer of players may prove to be contrary to EU law.
These rules are of restrictive nature and may only be justified in specific circumstances.
In order to address regional disparities, the amendment approved enlarges one already designated predefined ‘c’ area by adding parts of the regions of Örebro, Västra Götalands and Värmlands and one already designated non-predefined ‘c’ area by adding a part of the region of Kronobergs.
The measure will enable the company to restore its long-term viability while minimising competition distortions.
“Low growth, high debt. Not a great place from which to begin a big push to develop clean energy supply and fight climate change. But let us be clear: if we do not win the fight against climate change, all of humanity together, we will all suffer” – IMF Managing Director Georgieva.
“‘Europe’ was much more than a geography, ‘Europe’ is an idea, is a dream, a journey, a beacon of hope” – European Council President Charles Michel.
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published an Opinion assessing payment fraud data that has recently become available. EBA identifies new types and patterns of payment fraud and develops proposals to mitigate them.
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, 25 October 2022 The EU has the means to give platform workers the social
Brussels, 25 October 2022 Today, the Commission published Ethical Guidelines on the Use of Artificial
Brussels, 24 October 2022 This week, the Inquiry Committee on Pegasus and equivalent spyware will
Brussels, 21 October 2022 Today, the framework agreement between the EU and Australia officially enters
Brussels, 21 October 2022 Latvia will receive €4.6 billion in Cohesion Policy funding between 2021-2027
Helsinki, 20 October 2022 The Government session on 20 October discussed the report on Finland’s
Brussels, 19 October 2022 Today, the Commission publishes the final report of the Expert
Brussels, 19 October To help the EU become climate neutral, MEPs want car-recharging stations every
Brussels, 18 October 2022 Today, the Commission adopted its 2023 Work Programme. It sets out
SESJA PLENARNA Podczas debaty plenarnej z wiceprzewodniczącym Komisji Schinasem, posłowie domagali się zwiększenia ambicji UE
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.
Everything has been said. I will not repeat what has been said by my predecessors talking to this assembly, but I want to remark how aware we are that the Indo-Pacific region stands at the crossroad of global affairs and that our cooperation is more important than ever.
We need to work together for our security, many dimensions of security – even economic security, cybersecurity, climate security, security against the manipulation of information, [and] security against terrorism.
“In light of the recent direction of public policy affecting the financial system and bank regulation, my remarks today will discuss the potential impact of this current approach on the long-term future of banking. Too often, when we think about the future of banking, we focus only on today’s most pressing issues and problems, some of which will be fleeting and may not have long-term impacts on the banking system.”
The Council today renewed its restrictive measures in view of the situation in Zimbabwe for a further year, until 20 February 2025.
The EU measures in place consist of an embargo on arms and equipment which might be used for internal repression, and a targeted assets freeze against one entity, Zimbabwe Defence Industries.
“€50 billion for Ukraine. … This means Ukrainians have financial guarantees for our social stability. The decision was adopted today at the meeting of the European Council – at the level of leaders. The Ukrainian team and our friends in the EU have been working quite thoroughly and actively for this decision – through various channels and at various levels. The key thing is that this decision is now in place and that it is a unanimous decision of Europe” – Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Since the coup the UK has sanctioned 25 individuals and 33 entities under the Myanmar Sanctions Regime, targeting the military’s access to finance, arms and equipment. The UK has also targeted the military’s 2 key conglomerates and their 111 subsidiaries, as well as 3 individuals under the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime, most recently in December 2023.
In addition to fresh sanctions, the United Kingdom has, alongside 8 countries and the EU, released a joint statement, reiterating our condemnation of the military regime’s continued violence against and repression of its own people.
The UK and France will go even further and faster in tackling illegal migration and build even closer law enforcement and security cooperation ties in 2024. During talks in Paris on Tuesday (30 January), Home Secretary James Cleverly and French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin discussed the breadth of their shared priorities, the enduring strength of the UK-France relationship and the opportunities for further deepening of cooperation.
France has taken note of the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice on January 31 in Ukraine’s case against the Russian Federation concerning to the application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.
Once again, the Court found that Russia had violated its international obligations.
The board of trustees of the Afghan Fund is responsible for determining the specific allocation of the funds. It ensures that the assets are utilised in a manner that benefits the people of Afghanistan, while also adhering to all relevant sanctions regimes. The board also ensures that funds are only transferred to the central bank of Afghanistan if the bank can demonstrate its independence from political influence. Furthermore, the central bank of Afghanistan must guarantee that it has taken appropriate measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European Council.
EU leaders greenlit additional funding for the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027 and discussed support for
Europol supported a Spanish-led action week targeting drug trafficking via airports, which focused on checks of passenger and cargo traffic on both direct and connecting flights, mainly from the Americas. The action week, which took place at 61 airports between 11 and 18 December 2023, also involved Frontex, INTERPOL through project AIRCOP and law enforcement authorities from 36 countries. During the action week, the involved authorities carried out checks on passengers and their luggage, as well as on parcels and cargo shipments, at 61 major airports. The checks aimed at detecting the possession or trafficking of drugs, especially cocaine, originating from Latin America. Another objective was to enhance the cooperation between police and customs authorities on both sides of the Atlantic.
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an alert related to the financing of Israeli extremist settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The alert provides select red flags to assist U.S. financial institutions in identifying and reporting suspicious activity that finances such violence.
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.
Mit den Klimaschutzverträgen fördert die Bundesregierung moderne, klimafreundliche Industrieanlagen von morgen. Dadurch entstehen neue Technologien, Wertschöpfungsketten und Infrastrukturen.
On 22 March 2024, Minister of Employment Arto Satonen invited Katarina Murto, Chair of the Trade Union of Education (OAJ) and Negotiation Organisation for Public Sector Professionals (JUKO), and Millariikka Rytkönen, Chair of the Union of Health and Social Care Professionals (Tehy), to find a way to bring together all employer and employee organisations, that participated in the negotiations on Finland’s labour market model in autumn 2023, to agree on a sustainable labour market model.
Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe.
Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen will help building sites and agricultural businesses go greener under government plans set out today (27 March 2024).
A switch to cleaner technology will allow construction and farming, 2 key parts of the economy, decarbonise faster.
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan is making a real difference to cancer patients and cancer care. Negotiations are on-going to deliver a game-changing reform of the EU’s 20-year-old pharmaceutical legislation. And I was delighted that a political agreement was reached recently between the European Parliament and the European Health Data Space to boost research, empower citizens, and maximise the potential of e-health.
In the last two years, interest rates have increased. As inflation comes under control, interest rates are stable. In the Eurozone, the ECB is cautious on if or when interest rates might come down. The EU is driving the ‘sustainable finance agenda’: ensuring that investments are future proofed to deal with the transition towards sustainability.
Infrastructure projects are crucial for sustainable development, impacting not just economies but also communities and the environment.
Die Strompreiskompensation entlastet das Produzierende Gewerbe und insbesondere die energieintensive Industrie. Von der Strompreiskompensation profitieren aktuell rund 340 stromintensive Unternehmen, die im internationalen Wettbewerb stehen.
The report outlines progress made under the “Long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas” to support stronger, more connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas and communities. It presents 30 actions across a range of policy areas – of which nine are already completed.
The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 and amended on 20 November 2023, to support measures in sectors which are key to accelerate the green transition and reduce fuel dependencies.
Cohesion Policy is an important driver of sustainable development and economic growth. In the long run, it is expected that each euro invested through Cohesion Policy will have tripled, by 2043 which is equivalent to an annual rate of return of around 4%. Thanks to the Policy, it is estimated that 1.3 million additional jobs will be created in the EU by 2027, with a large share in sectors related to the green and digital transitions.
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