Main results of the EU Competitiveness Council (Internal market, Industry), 24 May 2024
EU Ministers approved Council conclusions on “A competitive European industry driving our green, digital and resilient future”. The Council also…
Letta Report on reforms of the EU Single Market – France, Germany, Italy, and further reactions
Insight EU is collecting further reactions on the Letta Report update and reforms of the European Single Market.
Single Market: Reactions by Charles Michel, Roberta Metsola, BusinessEurope, and EuroCommerce
"The single market is a fundamental asset, a fundamental tool. Thanks to the single market, we have made a lot…
The Future of the Single Market with Enrico Letta – EU Parliament discussion
In June 2023, Mr Letta was appointed by the European Council to draft an independent high-level report on the future…
EP Tax Subcommittee debates taxes in the single market and tax avoidance
The co-existence of 27 different national tax systems in the European Union brings about significant obstacles to cross-border business activity…
EU Commission publishes its Annual Union Work Programme on European Standardisation for 2024
The 2024 AUWP includes 72 actions supporting the EU's policy ambitions towards a green, digital and resilient Single Market. Amongst…
EU Commission proposes Single Market boost for cross-border regions
The obstacles that citizens, businesses, and public administrations face in these regions include different technical standards or national administrative and legal…
EESC Conference: Completing the Single Market to Ensure EU’s Strategic Competitiveness
This page is also available in French: fr Conference 28/11/2023 09:30 – 13:00 Valencia, Spain...
EESC Hearing: New impetus for Europe’s Single Market and industrial policy
This page is also available in French: fr Public Hearing 20 October 2023 | 10:00...
Critical raw material act: EU Council adopts negotiating position
The Council has today adopted its position ('negotiating mandate') on the proposed regulation establishing a framework to ensure a secure…
Switzerland: Federal Council approves parameters for EU negotiating mandate
At its meeting on 21 June 2023, the Federal Council approved the parameters for a negotiating mandate with the EU.…
Single Market Emergency Instrument: EU Council adopts negotiating position
The Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), proposed by the Commission on 19 September, aims to address those shortcomings by creating…
Swedish EU Presidency: Single Market Forum (SIMFO)
2 May 2023 Stockholm, Sweden On 2 May, the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the...
EU Commission proposes simplified, clearer and digital rules for detergents in the Single Market
Brussels, 28 April 2023 Today, the Commission proposed a revised Regulation on detergents that simplifies...
EESC debate: Towards a net zero industrial future: Harnessing the power of the Single Market
This page is also available in fr Debate 04/04/2023 Rue Belliard 99 1040 Bruxelles Brussels...
Single Market at 30: Statement by EP IMCO Chair Anna Cavazzini
Strasbourg, 16 March 2023 The Chair of Parliament’s committee on the Internal Market and Consumer...
Critical Raw Materials Act: Remarks by EU Commission EVP Dombrovskis and Commissioner Breton
Brussels, 16 March 2023 Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. These have been...
EU-Switzerland relations: Speech by EU Commission VP Šefčovič at the University of Fribourg
Brussels, 15 March 2023 Dear National Councillor, Mr Steiert, Dear Rector, Professor Epiney, Professor Morschett, Distinguished guests, Dear students, It...
EU Commission seeks feedback on the implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Brussels, 6 February 2023 The Commission invites stakeholders to give feedback on the implementation of...
Agenda of the Informal meeting of competitiveness ministers
6 – 8 February 2023 Place: Scandinavian XPO Location: Stockholm, Sweden The informal meeting of competitiveness...
EP President Metsola at the European Council: Rebuilding trust, leading the Union forward
Brussels, 15 December 2022 Speaking to European Council, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola focused on...
Academic conference on the 30th anniversary of the single market
The conference is in hybrid format which allows in-person and on-line participation. Register here Practical information When: Wednesday...
Money-laundering and terrorist financing: latest EU assessment available
Brussels, 28 October 2022 The Commission has adopted the Supranational Risk Assessment (SNRA) Report, a...
Temporary Crisis Framework : EU Commission proposes prolong and amend to Member States
Brussels, 6 October 2022 The European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a...
Escalation of Russia’s war in Ukraine – Remarks by Ursula von der Leyen at the EP Plenary
Brussels, 5 October 2022 “Check against delivery” Dear President Metsola, dear Roberta, Honourable Members, Since...
Main results of the Competitiveness Council, 29 September 2022
Brussels, 29 September 2022 Main results Single market emergency instrument (SMEI) Ministers shared their views...
Intelligent policies for crisis and transition – Speech by EVP Vestager at BEUC
Brussels, 27 September 2022# “Check against delivery” Introduction Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. It’s my...
SOLVIT: EU Commission marks 20 years of network at the service of EU citizens and businesses
Brussels, 27 September 2022 Today, the Commission has published a report to mark 20 years of...
Single Market: EU Commission committed to transparency and cooperation with Member States
Brussels, 26 September 2022 Following the recent proposal on new rules for addressing Single Market...
A new EU digital tax for start-ups and SMEs for achieving the digital transition – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 22 September 2022 See question(s) : E-002687/2022 EN E-002687/2022 Answer given by Mr Gentiloni on...
Machinery Products Regulation: EU Council adopts negotiations mandate
Brussels, 24 June 2022 Member States agreed today on a mandate for negotiations with the...
Standardisation organisations: EU Council adopts position on amendments
13 May 2022 Today, member states agreed their position on the proposed amendment to the...
ECR: EU Parliament calls on Commission to abolish single market trade barriers
17 February 2022 ECR MEP Kosma Złotowski’s own-initiative report that draws attention to barriers which...
Postal services and parcel delivery: past success and digital challenges for EU Single Market rules
Today, the Commission has published two reports assessing the situation and developments in the European...
First Single Market Task Force report on tackling barriers to the Single Market
Today, the Commission is presenting the first report on the work of the Single Market Enforcement Task...
Eurocommerce comments on new Epic Partners retail alliance
Commenting today on the creation of the new Epic Partners retail alliance, EuroCommerce Director-General Christian...