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The Council adopted five assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Lebanon, Mauritania and in support to the deployment of the Rwanda Defence Force in Mozambique.

The Council adopted a general approach on the proposed regulation establishing the European defence industry reinforcement through common procurement act.

Council adopts conclusions on a European Agenda for Tourism 2030.

Council adopts its position on the regulation on geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products.

The Council adopts its position on the corporate sustainability due diligence directive.

Illegal border crossings into the EU have increased by 77% this year in comparison with 2021, according to a Frontex report seen by EURACTIV on Thursday (1 December).

European ministers endorsed a mandate to initiate interinstitutional negotiations on the Chips Act during the Telecom Council meeting on Thursday (1 December).

The board members of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) decided on Thursday (1 December) not to renew the mandate of the working group on IPv6 Enhanced Innovations.

After a flurry of last-minute negotiations among member states, EU ministers agreed on a common negotiating position for the due diligence law on Thursday (1 December).

EU citizens living in another European country should be able to obtain registration as voters as soon as they register for residence, MEPs voted on Thursday (1 December). 

The award ceremony for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, conferred upon the brave people of Ukraine, will be held on 14 December at noon.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

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The award ceremony for this year’s Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, conferred upon the brave people of Ukraine, will be held on 14 December at noon.
Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committee on Development
Subcommittee on Human Rights

Source : © European Union, 2022 - EP

Join this EURACTIV Hybrid Conference to discuss the proposal regarding the introduction of a new definition of primary woody biomass in the revision of RED II and its implications for the wood-energy sector, in the framework of the ongoing trilogue negotiations.

Lavish birthday trips to Michelin-starred restaurants in France and sunbathing in Italy — leaked flight data show how the family of ruthless Belarusian president Aleksander Lukashenko lived la dolce vita in Europe.

Political fiction may sound to many like a frivolous intellectual exercise, but I beg to differ. I think political fiction is necessary to better understand political reality.

This roundtable debate, organised by European Aluminium in partnership with EURACTIV will provide a platform for policymakers and industry stakeholders to exchange on the future of the raw materials industry in Europe, the opportunities and cornerstones of an effective Raw Materials Act - with a focus on the aluminium industry.  

Germany even tried to mobilise support to turn the due diligence process, designed to prevent human rights violations, into a shield to protect companies from being taken to court. Thankfully this did not gain much traction.

As deliberative and participatory exercises are gaining traction at local, national and EU levels, some politicians and youth activists are making the case for children and teenagers to also be given a voice in decisions that affect them. Policy-makers and...

Ahead of EU-US consultations, Single Market Commissioner Thierry Breton has launched a platform to take stock of the challenges facing Europe’s clean tech industry. Far from concrete, it promises neither funding nor legislation.

Dear readers, Welcome to EU Politics Decoded where Benjamin Fox and Eleonora Vasques bring you a round-up of the latest political news in Europe and beyond every Thursday. In this edition, we look at how the European Commission’s ambitious plans for a ‘strategic partnership’ with...