The Commission has proposed an annual EU budget of nearly €200 billion for 2025, reinforced by €72 billion raised under the post-COVID recovery plan, NextGenerationEU. This budget is intended to finance EU priorities and address current and future challenges. The Commission’s proposal will be discussed and adopted by the European Parliament and the Council of […]
With the vote of the EU Council, after the one of the European Parliament last March, the AI Act is now officially set to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence regulation in EU, balancing technological advancement with ethical standards and public safety. This article answers common questions about why this regulation is crucial and what […]
The Interoperable Europe Act, in force from 12 July 2024, aims to have 100% of key public services available online by 2030. This transformative legislation will simplify mobility with mutual recognition of qualifications, enhance road safety with digital driving licenses, and improve access to healthcare and social security data across borders. Additionally, it will […]
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is on the verge of receiving its first antitrust fine from the European Union. The impending sanction follows accusations by the European Commission that Meta unfairly bundled its classified advertisement service, Facebook Marketplace, with its dominant social network, Facebook, thereby gaining an undue competitive edge. In addition to […]
EU Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski emphasized the current keys of CAP, which focus on security, stability, sustainability, and solidarity, supporting farmers, protecting the environment, ensuring food security, and balancing international trade requirements, with significant investments in research and innovation. What will the future CAP be like? By eEuropa Brussels, 22 July 2024 – 4 MINUTES READ The outgoing […]
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA) have launched the EU Systemic Cyber Incident Coordination Framework (EU-SCICF) under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to enhance the financial sector’s response to cyber incidents, improving coordination among EU financial authorities and international actors. by eEuropa Brussels, 22 July 2024 – 4 MINUTES READ On 19 […]
It was thought that the intense discussions on whether to recognize nuclear power as a green resource would bury the Act. However, twelve nuclear energy-producing countries held firm, and the European Parliament had to accept this inclusion to avoid being responsible for the failure of the energy transition. Ultimately, the Net-Zero Industry Act was approved, […]
The newly enacted EU packaging regulation defines specific and impactful objectives aimed at significantly reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste. Key goals include preventing the generation of excess packaging by reducing its volume, encouraging the adoption of reuse and refill practices to enhance the life cycle of packaging materials, ensuring that all packaging becomes […]
End of the Disposable Era: Today, the European Parliament confirmed the Directive mandating member states to enforce rights to repair reyond warranty, to ensure that consumers can have their products repaired instead of replaced, promoting sustainability and extending the life cycle of consumer goods. By eEuropa Brussels, 23 April 2024 – 5 MIN READING […]
Brussels, 18 April 2024 The European Union stands at a crossroads in determining the future of its financing strategies for ambitious projects. These projects, crucial for the bloc’s economic growth, sustainability, and integration, are caught in a dichotomy of financial approaches led by different member states’ economic philosophies and geopolitical realities. Mario Draghi and Enrico […]
