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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

Commission approves €1.7 billion German State aid scheme to support rail freight transport operators providing single and group ...

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.7 billion German scheme to support rail freight operators in single and group wagon transport. The measure will contribute to ensuring that the rail freight sector remains competitive …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

Commission launches consultation on macroprudential policies for Non-Bank Financial Intermediation

Tomorrow, the European Commission will host a technical workshop to launch a targeted consultation on macroprudential policies for non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI). The objective is to gather further insight into the markets and business models of …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

Cybersecurity: Council approves conclusions for a more cyber secure and resilient Union

The Council has approved conclusions on the future of cybersecurity aiming to provide guidance and setting the principles towards building a more cybersecure and more resilient Union. The importance of cybersecurity can hardly be underestimated. In the …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

European Digital Identity rules enter into force

The rules on establishing a European Digital Identity entered into force on Monday. They will pave the way for all EU citizens and residents to benefit from a personal European Digital Identity Wallet in 2026. The European Digital Identity Wallet will …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

EU digital policy: Council identifies main priorities for the next legislative cycle

The Council has approved conclusions on the future of EU digital policy. Digital transformation has proven to be a game-changer in the life of EU citizens and businesses. In identifying the main priorities for the EU digital policy that will be developed …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 15:42 GMT

Extraordinary revenues generated by immobilised Russian assets: Council greenlights the use of net windfall profits to support ...

In the light of Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council today adopted a set of legal acts ensuring that the net profits stemming from unexpected and extraordinary revenues accruing to central securities depositories (CSDs) in the …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 10:45 GMT

Georgia’s ongoing struggle goes beyond the bill. It’s about finally breaking free from Russian influence

In 2023, Georgia found itself in the spotlight due to ongoing large-scale public demonstrations against the introduction of Russian-style laws that threatened to derail the country’s European journey. One such proposal was the now infamous ‘Agents of …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 10:45 GMT

Germany’s ports and China: How to reconcile openness, resilience and security?

Germany is dependent on its ports for the smooth running of its open economic model and has benefited from globalization in recent decades when the internationalization of its value chains strengthened its competitiveness. Yet, with today’s hardening …

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Published on May 21, 2024 - 10:45 GMT

The Global economy is more vulnerable than it seems. World leaders appear largely unwilling to invest in preserving global ...

World leaders are so preoccupied with wars, power struggles, social tensions, and political polarization that they appear largely unwilling to invest in preserving global economic integration. History, economic theory, and current empirical trends indicate …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

New EU rules criminalising the violation of EU sanctions enter into force

As from 19 May, new rules to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures enter into force. The new rules will ensure that such violations can be criminally investigated and prosecuted in all Member States. They …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine: Council bans broadcasting activities in the European Union of four more Russia-...

The Council today decided to suspend the broadcasting activities in the European Union of four additional media outlets, which spread and support the Russian propaganda and war of aggression against Ukraine: Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia and …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 10:30 GMT

Europe must choose: multiculturalism or stagnation

An increasingly multi-ethnic society would safeguard Europe’s prosperity – or it can opt for nativism, labour shortages and higher taxes. The radical right is likely to make big gains in the European Parliament next month, with the ‘great replacement’ …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

Commission opens formal proceedings against Meta under the Digital Services Act related to the protection of minors on Facebook ...

Today, the Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Meta, the provider of Facebook and Instagram, may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to the protection of minors. The Commission is concerned that the systems …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

Commission announces 2023 Gender Equality Champions in Research & Innovation

The Commission has announced the three institutions winning the Gender Equality Champions Award for 2023: the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), from France; the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, from Spain; as well as the Technological …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU, 17 May ...

Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia have no place in the European Union or anywhere in the world. Ensuring that no one is left behind requires us to focus on fighting inequalities and multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Equality, freedom …

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Published on May 16, 2024 - 15:16 GMT

Back to the Future of the Arctic

Generalised mistrust has supplanted the trust that once anchored the Arctic Council, and it is difficult to see at what level and by what means the forum can be brought back to constructive engagement. Under President Vladimir Putin, Russia has now either …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

Commission welcomes the Council general approach on the FASTER initiative on withholding tax

Yesterday, the Commission welcomed the general approach announced by the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council on the Commission’s proposal for a Directive to make withholding tax procedures in the EU more efficient, secure and simplified for investors, …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell with the European Commission on the adoption of the “transparency of foreign ...

The EU stands with the Georgian people and their choice in favour of democracy and of Georgia’s European future. The intimidation, threats and physical assaults on civil society representatives, political leaders and journalists, as well as their families …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 15:15 GMT

Statement by Commissioner Gentiloni at the presentation of the Spring 2024 Economic Forecast

“Check against delivery” Let me begin with the five key messages from this forecast: First, after a difficult 2023, economic activity rebounded in the first quarter of this year. Economic momentum is expected to gather pace over the coming quarters, …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 10:25 GMT

Europe’s non-European elections

While European Union member states cooperate on issues like economic policy and climate change, the EU lacks a distinct political identity. Unless EU leaders are held accountable to European voters, the upcoming European Parliament elections are unlikely …

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