Views: 3The EU institutions (mainly the Commission) have suggested a “holistic EU strategy” for the European automotive sector to manage modern challenges and adapt needed efficiently applicable regulatory framework. The EU-wide dialogue during the next year will formulate implementing measures for a modernized sector. Besides, the reforms on Germany, the leader in the EU economy […]
Category: Legislation
Discussing policies and initiatives in the field of raw materials
Views: 28During the whole week, i.e. 9-13 December, over a thousand participants from industry, administration, civil society, research and academia will come together to discuss policies and initiatives in the field of raw materials. The week’s activities are assisted by the recent Critical Raw Materials Act, CRMA, which entered into force in May 2024; the […]
European digitalised border control and management
Views: 19The EU is planning to create a Union-wide entry/exit digital border control system, EES in order to reduce identity fraud, facilitate visa processing and further reinforcing the EU’s approach to integrated border management for non-EU nationals. The EES will digitally record person’s name, travel document, biometric data (e.g. fingerprints and captured facial images) as […]
Competition rules and technology transfer: facilitating incentives for research
Views: 17New European Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation, TTBER exempts certain categories of technology transfer agreements from the prohibition of anti-competitive agreements in the EU basic law. Modern legal supplements are aimed at strengthening the incentives for research and development, facilitating the diffusion of technologies and promoting competition.
First risk assessment under the Digital Service Act
Views: 28The providers of the first 19 very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large search engines (VLOSEs) designated in April 2023 must publish their annual risk assessment and audit reports for the first time, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The reports shall include such aspects of their services as e.g. dissemination of illegal […]
Emission reduction targets: carbon market rules and “clean” investments
Views: 22Since the European Green Deal was adopted at the end of 2019, the EU has committed to reaching climate neutrality by 2050. This objective became legally binding with the adoption and entry into force in 2021 of the European Climate Law. This EU-wide legislation sets an intermediate target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions […]
Recent EU-Bond issuance to support European integration
Views: 33According to the EU basic law, the European Commission is capable of borrowing on the international capital markets (on behalf of the EU) to finance EU integration programs. The EU has already a well-established name in debt securities markets, with a track record of bond issuances over the past 40 years. Borrowing by syndicated […]
Digital transition and European financial market perspectives
Views: 22Modern financial technologies, so-called fintech are already greatly facilitating progressive development of the global and European financial markets. Indeed, the better access to financial services and its efficiency’s improvements, due to digital transitions, are benefiting private and public financial systems. The EU’s approach to digital finance is specific and includes several items dealing with […]
New European “competitiveness deal”: a declaration is on the way…
Views: 130Since the fundamental report on European competitiveness appeared in mid-2024 (Draghi report), the issue has become a priority in numerous EU institutions and in the member states’ governance. The European Business Intelligence has attracted attention to competitiveness in view of preparing for a special EU “competitiveness deal” devoted to resolving some hot contemporary issues […]
European Commission’s infringement decisions: new package
Views: 39The Commission is constantly watching the ways the member states implement the EU laws. Numerous EU member states have not yet notified full transposition measures concerning the EU directives in various economy and development sectors. Recent infringement decisions are dealing with sustainability and renewable energy. The mentioned member states are now having two months […]