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16
Oct
We will meet later this week to discuss European and global challenges, first among ourselves and then with our partners from across Asia.
The European Council will start on Wednesday evening with a debate on Brexit. I have invited Prime Minister May to address the EU27, giving the UK Government's assessment of the negotiations. Later at 27, we will decide on how to take the negotiations forward, on the basis of a recommendation by our chief negotiator, Michel Barnier. As...
09
Oct
The new action plan will cover the years 2018 to 2022.
It will ensure effective enforcement of IPR, tackle trade of IPR infringing goods throughout the international supply chain and strengthen cooperation in this area with the European Observatory as well as relevant law enforcement authorities.
The Commission is invited to prepare a roadmap by Spring 2019 on the implementation of the new action plan, as well as to monitor this implementation and to submit annual reports to the Council.
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09
Oct
With the amount of harmful plastic litter in oceans and seas growing ever greater, the European Commission is proposing new EU-wide rules to target the 10 single-use plastic products most often found on Europe's beaches and seas, as well as lost and abandoned fishing gear.
Together these constitute 70% of all marine litter items. The new rules are proportionate and tailored to get the best results. This means different measures will be applied to different products. Where alternatives are readily...
08
Oct
Cleaner cars, more European films on streaming services and concerns about the state of rule of law were among the highlight of this week’s plenary session. New cars from 2030 onward should emit 40% less CO2 than in 2021 and at least 35% of them should be electric or hybrid, MEPs proposed on Wednesday.
On Tuesday Parliament approved new EU audiovisual media services rules that will better protect children and support European productions.
That same day MEPs voted in favour of cancelling €70 million in pre-accession funds to Turkey, saying...
04
Oct
Two projects receive support from the Investment Plan for Europe: the modernisation of the power transmission network and financing for small and medium-sized businesses
Two other projects are set to finance key investments in infrastructure and a student loan scheme for higher education
The EIB will also support the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB) in setting up an advisory unit for infrastructure and SMEs
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is showing its support for the Hungarian economy and for cohesion...
03
Oct
In a joint statement the European Union and United Nations have expressed their determination to further strengthen their cooperation. "At a time of unprecedented and pressing global challenges, the United Nations and the European Union continue to engage together as positive forces for change to promote and renew full commitment to multilateralism and a rules-based global order, in line with their respective mandates, and to work closely for stability and prosperity to promote a safer and better world for...
02
Oct
By Todd Schwartz | Executive Director EACC Cincinnati
I’m sure each of you are carefully following the rise in trade tensions around the world. It’s clear that rising tariffs and trade restrictions have the potential to significantly impact manufacturers and consumers across our region and around the world. And we’ve been fortunate to host individuals like EU Ambassador to the US David O’Sullivan and Head of Division for the US and Canada of the European External Action Service Richard Tibbels,...
01
Oct
The Chequers proposals of the UK Government were a genuine, if belated, attempt to reconcile the expectations of the British people with EU realities.
But they ran into difficulty for the following reasons. If Chequers remained an opening negotiating position, it might have started a useful conversation.
But , under the pressure of domestic UK politics, Prime Minister May soon made it a “red line” position, and thus no longer negotiable.
From an EU perspective, Chequers was problematic because it would have...