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Daisy Chains: Council adopts directive on indirect subscription chains

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council today adopted a directive that amends the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive or (BRRD) and the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation or (SRMR) to include targeted proportionality requirements to the treatment of ‘internal MREL’ in bank resolution groups.
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New Heads of Mission appointed for EUMM Georgia, EUPOL COPPS, and EUCAP Somalia

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council appointed new Heads of Mission for three EU’s civilian missions: EUMM Georgia, EUPOL COPPS and EUCAP Somalia.
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European Media Freedom Act: Council adopts new rules to protect journalists and media providers

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council has adopted a new law to safeguard media freedom, pluralism and independence in the EU.
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Environmental crime: Council clears new EU law with tougher sanctions and extended list of offences

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council formally adopted a directive on the protection of the environment through criminal law
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European digital identity (eID): Council adopts legal framework on a secure and trustworthy digital wallet for all Europeans

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council adopted a new framework for a European digital identity (eID).
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Council adopts law to strengthen protection for geographical indications for foods and drinks

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council has given its final green light to a set of revised rules meant to better protect high-quality European agricultural products.
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Support for farmers: Council endorses targeted review of the common agricultural policy

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
Member states' representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture endorse a targeted review of certain acts of the common agricultural policy.
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Media advisory - Agriculture and Fisheries Council of 26 March 2024

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
Main agenda items, approximate timing, public sessions and press opportunities.
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ISIL(Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda: Council adds a person and an entity to its autonomous list of sanctions

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council added one person and one entity to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with ISIL(Da'esh) Al-Qaeda, which are subject to EU restrictive measures.
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Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 25 – 31 March 2024
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Combatting violence and harassment in the workplace: Council invites EU countries to ratify ILO convention

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council has adopted a decision inviting member states to ratify the ILO Violence and Harassment Convention.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina: Council extends framework for restrictive measures until March 2026

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council extended the framework for restrictive measures in view of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina for another two years, until 31 March 2026.
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Security of gas supply: Council gives final green light to voluntary demand reduction measures

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The Council has formally adopted a recommendation to continue coordinated demand reduction for gas. Although security of supply in the EU has improved, securing sufficient gas reserves for next winter remains important.
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Waste shipments: Council signs off on more efficient, updated rules

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
Today the Council gave its final approval to updated rules on waste shipments both within and outside the EU.
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President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, travels to Lithuania

European Council - Wed, 03/27/2024 - 02:12
The President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, travels to Lithuania on 25 March 2024.
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Europe finalises rules for more recycling, less waste exports

Euractiv.com - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 18:00
On Monday, the Council of the EU unanimously voted to adopt the revised Waste Shipment Regulation. This text, which now becomes EU law, aims to encourage more local waste management and greater recycling of raw materials, while exports of waste to non-EU countries will be reduced. 
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[Opinion] 2024: A Space Odyssey — why the galaxy needs regulating

Euobserver.com - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 17:52
Why nations must adopt a more comprehensive approach to space governance amid increasing geopolitical challenges.
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France ‘would not rule out’ requisitions to speed up arms production, defence minister says

Euractiv.com - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 17:29
Paris is prepared to requisition "personnel, stocks or production tools" to accelerate the production of armaments by the domestic industry, France's Minister for Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, said on Tuesday (26 March).
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EU Commission issues guidelines for addressing digital risks to elections

Euractiv.com - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 16:30
The European Commission issued guidelines on Tuesday (26 March) under the Digital Services Act, outlining recommended measures to mitigate online risks that could impact election integrity, ahead of the upcoming European Parliament elections in June.
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Macron may ignore the French Parliament if CETA is rejected

Euractiv.com - Tue, 03/26/2024 - 16:28
With the Senate having just rejected the trade agreement with Canada (CETA) and a new rejection looming in the National Assembly just before the European elections, France could ignore this decision. The opposition is denouncing this as an anti-democratic move.
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