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08 Jan
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ECB | Bulgaria Introduces the Euro

1 January 2026 Euro banknotes and coins start circulating in Bulgaria Bulgarian National Bank joins Eurosystem Bulgaria becomes 21st euro area member Bulgarian National Bank now also full member of Single Supervisory Mechanism following period of close cooperation The euro officially entered into circulation in Bulgaria today, bringing the number of European Union (EU) Member States using the single European currency to 21. This follows on from the formal decision made in July, which also announced the official conversion rate of 1.95583...

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08 Jan
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OECD | International Community Agrees Way Forward on Global Minimum Tax Package

The 147 countries and jurisdictions working together within the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) have agreed on key elements of a package that charts a course forward for the co-ordinated operation of global minimum tax arrangements in the context of a digitalised and globalised economy. Following months of intense negotiations, the comprehensive package for a “side by side” arrangement announced today represents a significant political and technical agreement which will set the foundation for stability and certainty...

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18 Dec
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ECB | EBA, ECB, National Central Banks and National Supervisory Authorities Sign MoU in Support of Non-bank PSPs’ Access to Payment Systems

The European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Central Bank (ECB), national central banks and national supervisory authorities across the European Economic Area have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and information sharing in support of non-bank payment service providers’ (PSPs) access to central bank-operated payment systems. This multilateral agreement sets out clear principles for collaboration and harmonises the processes and procedures for the exchange of information between national supervisory authorities and national central banks in relation to non-bank PSPs’ participation in payment systems operated by central...

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17 Dec
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EIB | How are EU and US firms Navigating Higher Tariffs?

Tariffs and trade disruptions dominated headlines in 2025. European firms rely heavily on global trade – it represents about half of EU output. Despite that, European businesses are not radically overhauling their globalised approach. Instead, they are investing to make their supply chains more efficient and resilient. US firms are a different story. While they rely less on global trade (it represents roughly one-quarter of output), new tariffs caused them to reduce imports and diversify the countries they import from....

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16 Dec
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European Commission | Commission Announces Strategic Approach to Strengthen Europe’s Economic Security

Today, the European Commission and the High Representative presented a Joint Communication on strengthening Economic Security. It outlines concrete steps to reinforce the EU's strength and resilience in the face of growing external economic threats, while retaining our openness and commitment to international trade and investment. The Joint Communication builds on the Economic Security Strategy of 2023 which set the overarching economic security objectives of promoting industrial strengths, protecting European interests and partnering with like-minded countries. This Communication sets out the EU's strengthened approach to addressing risks, using all...

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16 Dec
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European Commission | Commission Takes Action for Clean and Competitive Automotive Sector

The Commission today presented the Automotive Package to support the sector's efforts in the transition to clean mobility. It sets an ambitious yet pragmatic policy framework to ensure 2050 climate neutrality and strategic independence while providing more flexibility to manufacturers. It also responds to calls by EU industry to simplify rules. The automotive sector has been key to Europe's industrial strength for decades, sustaining millions of jobs and driving technological innovation. As the world is changing, the car industry is transforming through new technologies and...

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12 Dec
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ECB | Governing Council Proposes Simplification of EU Banking Rules

Governing Council endorses recommendations of High-Level Task Force on Simplification, which include: reducing the number of elements in the risk-weighted and leverage ratio framework introducing a materially simpler prudential regime for smaller banks, which expands on the existing EU regime introducing a European governance mechanism that takes a holistic view of the overall level of capital finalising the savings and investment union – including completion of the banking union – to foster cross-border integration and allow for more efficient...

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12 Dec
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European Commission | EU Introduces Customs Duties on Low-Value E-Commerce Packages

The Commission welcomes today's decision by EU Member States to introduce a €3 customs duty per item on e-commerce parcels valued below €150, starting in July 2026. The new duty will help protect the competitiveness of European businesses by levelling the playing field between e-commerce and traditional retail.   Given the rapid increase in e-commerce goods being imported into the EU, the Commission and Member States have together acknowledged the need for an urgent solution, which will bridge the gap until the setting up of the EU Customs Data Hub in 2028, as part of the EU customs reform.   The Council and the Commission are working to enable the implementation of...

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11 Dec
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Council of the EU | Foreign Direct Investment: Council and Parliament Reached Political Agreement to Improve FDI Screening

The Council’s presidency and the European Parliament’s representatives reached today a provisional political agreement on the revision of the foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regulation. The updated framework aims to strengthen the EU’s ability to identify, assess and address risks posed by certain foreign investments, while preserving the openness to global trade and investment. The revised regulation builds on the functioning of the current FDI screening framework, which is key to safeguarding public order and security across the EU. The agreement strengthens the...

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09 Dec
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European Commission | Remarks by Commissioner Várhelyi on the Reinforcement of Controls on Products Imported into the EU

Remarks by  Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare of the European Commission at the conclusion of an Implementation Dialogue on import controls with stakeholders.   Thank you, thank you very much. And thank you very much for showing interest. As you know, food safety is central to my mandate as European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare. We have a very extensive and robust body of legislation in this area to safeguard animal health and welfare, but also when it comes to plant...

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