Bruegel: Is the European Union’s investment agreement with China underrated?
The European Union-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment binds Chinese liberalisation of its foreign investment regulations...
David McAllister (EVP/CDU): Indien ist für die EU ein natürlicher Partner, wenn es um eine regelbasierte globale Ordnung geht
Der Auswärtige Ausschuss des Europäischen Parlaments stimmt heute über einen Bericht zu den EU-Beziehungen mit Indien ab....
ESMA updates its LEI Statement for third-country issuers
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published today...
Renew Europe demands a gender perspective in EU trade policy
Today, Renew Europe published and presented during a webinar its position paper on Gender and Trade focusing on...
Coronavirus response: EU Commission wants to exempt vital goods and services from VAT if distributed by EU bodies
Link 12 April 2021 Brussels The European Commission has today proposed to exempt from Value Added Tax...
EP Hearing on the reform of the EU Generalised System of Preferences – Committee on International Trade
A distinguished panel of speakers will debate the main challenges for the future reform of...
BDI auf der Hannover Messe: „Kräftiges Plus der Industrieproduktion um acht Prozent“
BDI mit optimistischem Ausblick auf der Hannover-Messe Kräftiges Plus der Industrieproduktion um acht Prozent Industrie...
EESC proposes measures to support investment in the exploration and extraction of critical raw materials
At its March plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an opinion...
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EP Think tank briefing – Prospects for EU-Asia connectivity: The ‘European way to connectivity’
Asia matters to Europe: home to the world’s largest population and fastest-growing economies, Asia is...
DRAFT OPINION on An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience COM(2020) 0760 final – EP Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
DRAFT OPINION on An intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience...
EU Commission VP Dombrovskis on reported side agreements accompanying the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – Answer to a written question
EN E-000498/2021 Answer given by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis on behalf of the European Commission (6.4.2021)...
EU Commissioner Breton on the presence of phthalates in toys from third countries – Answer to a written question
EN E-000078/2021 Answer given by Mr Breton on behalf of the European Commission (6.4.2021) The...
EU Commissioner Gabriel on the situation of EU students studying at UK universities after Brexit – Answer to a written question
EN E-000359/2021 Answer given by Ms Gabriel on behalf of the European Commission (6.4.2021) The...
EU Commission VP Timmermans: Europe and Africa’s energy and climate dependence on one another – Answer to a written question
EN E-000377/2021 Answer given by Executive Vice-President Timmermans on behalf of the European Commission (6.4.2021)...
EU Commission publishes Ex-Post Evaluation Study of trade chapters of the six Euro-Mediterranean Agreements
The Commission published the ex-post evaluation of the Euro-Med FTAs with EU’s six Southern neighbours:...
EU Commission imposes anti-dumping duties on imports of aluminium extrusions from China
The Commission has published a regulation imposing definitive duties on imports of aluminium extrusions originating...
Instant payments: EU Commission launches public consultation on promotion
The European Commission has today launched a public consultation to feed into the reflection on...
EP DRAFT OPINION on Tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the Single Market
DRAFT OPINION on Tackling non-tariff and non-tax barriers in the Single Market Committee on Agriculture...
Adequacy talks: Statement by EU Commissioner Reynders and Yoon Jong In, Korean Chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission
30 March 2021 Brussels In their call today, Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders and Chairperson of the...
Fostering EU-US cooperation on agriculture: MEP Lins meets Congressman Scott
The first meeting of the Agriculture Committees Chairs in the U.S. House of Representatives and...
European Court of Accountants: Customs controls are still insufficiently harmonised across Member States
Customs controls are still insufficiently harmonised across Member States to properly safeguard the EU’s financial...
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First appraisal of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement by the EU Parliament’s Policy Department
This note gives an initial appraisal of the effects of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation...
EU-Abgeordneter Markus Ferber (EVP/CSU) zum Memorandum of Understanding EU-UK
Am vergangenen Freitag haben die Europäische Kommission und die britische Regierung eine Grundsatzeinigung über die...
EU Commission Statement following the 7th meeting of the Specialised Committee on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland
First published on 26 March 2021 The European Union and the United Kingdom today held...
Speech by President von der Leyen at the High-level meeting on the international debt architecture and liquidity
29 March 2021 Brussels “Check against delivery” Secretary General, Prime Minister Trudeau, Prime Minister Holness,...
EU Commission approves Czech guarantee scheme for companies affected by coronavirus outbreak and modification to existing guarantee scheme for loans to large exporting companies
The European Commission has approved a Czech scheme (‘COVID Invest’) for guarantees on new investment...
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva: Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Initiative
Initiative Meeting of Heads of State and Government on the International Debt architecture and Liquidity March...
Die Grünen/EFA: Neue EU-Dual Use-Verordnung: Deutschland muss Uranexport an Russland endlich beenden
Am Donnerstagabend nahm das Europäische Parlament mit großer Mehrheit die neue EU-Verordnung für Güter mit...
Bernd Lange (S&D): New export rules for dual-use goods are a breakthrough for human rights in trade
Today, the plenary of the European Parliament will agree on stricter rules for the export...
S&Ds continue to strongly support EU enlargement, but there must be no compromises on the rule of law and democracy
Today the European Parliament is voting on the first four progress reports on countries aspiring...
S&Ds: fair, equal and sustainable – this is the new EU-Africa Strategy we want and will fight for
The Socialists and Democrats Group welcomes the European Parliament’s adoption of the ‘New EU-Africa Strategy’...
Enlargement reports: MEPs fully support Western Balkans’ European future
Link Albania: Free and fair elections fundamental to EU integration Normalisation of Kosovo-Serbia relations a...
EU Parliament agrees to new EU export rules on dual-use items
Link New EU criteria for granting export licences for dual-use products Checks on the export...
Caritas: Reaction to EP report on EU-Africa strategy today
Available on the Caritas Europa website Caritas Africa and Caritas Europa welcome the report adopted today by...
Empowering Africa: EU Parliament defines strategy for a new EU-Africa partnership
Link Commission plans a good basis for future relationship between Africa and the EU Strategy...
Introductory remarks by President Charles Michel at the videoconference of EU leaders with US President Biden
25/03/2021 22:41 Good afternoon, President Biden. Thank you for accepting our invitation. We are delighted...
USA and EU intensify negotiations on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Flows – Joint Statement
Intensifying Negotiations on Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Flows: A Joint Press Statement by U.S. Secretary of...
Renew Europe: It is time to renew our vision for the EU-Africa partnership
25.03.2021 Today, the European Parliament will adopt an ambitious report on the new EU-Africa strategy,...
EU Commission Answer to a written question – Purchase of COVID-19 vaccines by Member States without a joint purchasing agreement
See question(s) : P-000210/2021 EN P-000210/2021 Answer given by Ms Kyriakides on behalf of the European...
AmCham EU: New survey shows the resilience of the transatlantic economy
24 Mar 2021 A new survey from the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU...
OECD Steel Committee to accelerate work on a subsidies database as steel market conditions deteriorate
The OECD Steel Committee expressed deep concern as it met this week over the deterioration...
Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell at the Joint Press Statement with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
Brussels, 24/03/2021 – 21:12, UNIQUE ID: 210324_16 Check against delivery! I am very pleased to...
AmCham EU publishes position paper on emerging areas for EU-US cooperation
23 Mar 2021 All Committees Trade & External Affairs Transatlantic Task Force The transatlantic economy...
Statement by President von der Leyen and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken
“Check against delivery” 24/3/2021 Thank you, AmCham, for this opportunity to speak to both sides...
COVID-19 vaccines: EU Commission strengthens transparency and authorisation mechanism for exports
24 March 2021 Brussels Today, the European Commission has introduced the principles of reciprocity and...
EU Commission changes procedure to facilitate and speed up approval of adapted vaccines against COVID-19 variants
Today, as an immediate action under the HERA Incubator, the new European bio-defence preparedness plan...
Main results of the EU Foreign Affairs Council
The EU’s Foreign Affairs Council was briefed about current affairs and exchanged views on the...
EU Council considers negotiations with Angola for an agreement on investment facilitation
CONTEXT OF THE PROPOSAL On 19 December 2019, the Council adopted its decision 1 amending the negotiating...
EU and ASEAN collaborate on green manufacturing technologies
EU and ASEAN participants came together on 22-23 March 2021 for a conference and comprehensive...
Dual food quality: EU Commission releases study on sensory differences in food products
Today, the Commission published the results of the second part of an EU-wide quality comparison...
EU Commission seeks input on a new anti-coercion instrument to strengthen Europe’s autonomy
The European Commission launched a 12-week public consultation to seek input from businesses, organisations and...
After Chinese sanctions: MEPs continue to firmly condemn human rights abuses in China
Statement by leading MEPs following the decision by Chinese authorities to sanction the Subcommittee on...
Taxation: EU Council adopts new rules to strengthen administrative cooperation and include sales through digital platforms
The Council today adopted new rules to improve administrative cooperation in the field of taxation...
EP Think Tank At a Glance – Control of exports, transfer, brokering, technical assistance and transit of dual-use items
Certain goods and technologies have legitimate civilian applications but can also be used for military...
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EP Think tank: At a Glance – A new EU-Africa Strategy – A partnership for sustainable and inclusive development
The European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) have converging interests in a number...
S&Ds make lifting of Chinese sanctions against Euro-MPs condition for Parliament to enter any talks on EU-China investment deal
The Socialists and Democrats condemn the Chinese counter-measure targeting ten Europeans, among them S&D MEP...
EP Research Briefing – Review of EU Enforcement Regulation for trade disputes
On 12 December 2019, the European Commission adopted a proposal to amend Regulation (EU) No...
EP Think Tank Briefing – The Quad: An emerging multilateral security framework of democracies in the Indo-Pacific region
The Indo-Pacific region houses the largest share of global GDP, the world’s busiest trade routes,...
EP Think Tank Briefing – The Biden challenge in foreign policy [What Think Tanks are thinking]
Nearly two months ago, on 20 January, Joseph Biden was sworn in as the 46th...
Recommendation for an EU COUNCIL DECISION authorizing the opening of negotiations to amend the International Cocoa Agreement 2010
The present recommendation concerns a decision authorising the Commission to engage on behalf of the...
CJEU: The Polish tax on the retail sector and the Hungarian tax on advertisements do not infringe EU law on State aid
The Polish tax on the retail sector and the Hungarian tax on advertisements do not...
Eurocommerce: Taxes on retail turnover a short-sighted attack on innovation and consumers’ purchasing power
Noting the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union today on the Polish retail...
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Brexit Withdrawal Agreement: EU Commission sends formal notice to the United Kingdom for breach of its obligations under the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland
The European Commission has sent today a letter of formal notice to the United Kingdom...
EU Customs Union: First phase of new EU import control system (ICS2) comes into operation today
The European Commission is today launching its new import control system (ICS2), a major reinforcement...
Proposal for a REGULATION implementing the Kimberley Process certification scheme for the international trade in rough diamonds
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM In the context of a people’s Europe, the Commission attaches great importance to...
MEPs to quiz Commissioner Reynders on data transfers to the UK and on data protection for law enforcement
The Civil Liberties Committee will discuss on Tuesday data protection issues in certain law enforcement...
EEAS & G7 on Hong Kong: statement on electoral changes
Brussels, 12/03/2021 – 21:43 Joint Statements We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany,...
EU Commission publishes market access offers of the EU-China investment agreement
Brussels, 12 March 2021 The Commission has today published the schedules of commitments agreed under...
EUIPO: A new era in anti-counterfeiting technology
A lot has happened since the 2018 EU Blockathon, which initiated the Anti-counterfeiting Blockathon Forum...
Hong Kong: EU report highlights alarming political deterioration
The European Commission and the High Representative have today reported on political and economic developments...
EP Study on post-Covid-19 value chains: Options for reshoring production back to Europe in a globalised economy
Against the background of supply shortages with respect to medical products during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Digitization of visa procedures: EU Commission launches public consultation
The Commission is launching today a public consultation on making visa procedures digital. Visa applicants, the travel...
Europeans say changes in behaviour most effective measure to fight climate change. Americans and Chinese slightly more confident in technological innovation.
VISIT WEBSITE The third release of the 2020-2021 EIB Climate Survey explores people’s expectations in...
Greens/EFA on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Free pass to pollute holds future of industry & planet hostage
Today, the European Parliament has voted in favour of a new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism....
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MEPs: Put a carbon price on certain EU imports to raise global climate ambition
Link All products under the EU Emissions Trading System should be included Revenue to be...
AmCham EU: EU and US leaders reset the transatlantic relationship
Link 9 Mar 2021 The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham EU) warmly...
EU Commission: Making trade work for all: the role of gender responsive standards
Link Join us for a discussion about the role of gender-responsive standards and the benefits...
EU Trade Dialogue: Deepening the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Eastern and Southern Africa
Link Date: 23/03/2021, 11:00-13:00 Location: WebEx Registration closes on : 18/03/2021 12:00 Log in to...
Businesseurope position on carbon border: WTO-compatibility and continuity of free allowances are essential
Brussels, 8 March 2021 This week, the European Parliament will vote on a report on...
EU and USA conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement
The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the European Union’s...
EU and U.S. agree to suspend all tariffs linked to the Airbus and Boeing disputes
European Commission Press release Brussels, 05 Mar 2021 The EU and U.S. agreed today to...
EC President von der Leyen following her phone call US President Biden: A symbol of a fresh start
I was glad to speak to President Biden this afternoon – the first of many...
European Chamber Experts Talk: China’s 2021 Two Sessions in Review
China will convene its most important political meetings on 4th March, known as the Two...
EU auditors highlight risks of Brexit Adjustment Reserve
In an opinion published today, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) raises some concerns over...
EU-Japan: Annual Joint Committee meeting reviews growing strategic partnership
Brussels, 26/02/2021 – 18:13, UNIQUE ID: 210226_14Press releases Senior officials from the EU and Japan...
EU Commission initiates an investigation to decide whether to prolong the steel safeguard measure
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Feb 2021 Today, the Commission has initiated an investigation...
EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement: Council requests European Parliament’s consent
The Council has today requested the European Parliament’s consent to its decision on the conclusion...
EP Committee on International Trade reviews agreements with Mercosur and China
The Committee on International Trade will go over the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment, on...
EU-Außenminister bringen Sanktionen gegen Russland und Myanmar auf den Weg
Die EU-Außenministerinnen und -minister haben sich bei ihrer Tagung gestern (Montag) auf Sanktionen gegen Russland...
EU and China reach agreement in principle on investment – EU Commission
Link: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_2541 The EU and China have today concluded in principle the negotiations for a...