Category: <span>European Union</span>

Category: European Union

Bosnia-Herzegovina Edges Closer to EU Membership as Commission Recommends Negotiations

The European Commission today issued a historic recommendation to open accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, marking a critical turning point in the country’s decades-long pursuit of European Union membership.  The move comes after significant recent progress made by Bosnia-Herzegovina following years of political deadlock. Plagued by ethnic divisions and the legacy …

EU Shifts Foreign Policy Focus to Forge Strategic Alliances

Brussels, Belgium – In response to Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine, the European Parliament is calling for significant changes to the EU’s foreign policy. Reports released last week outline the need to prioritise strategic alliances and accelerate the enlargement process to bolster European security. Foreign Policy to Strengthening Defences and …

Food and Textile Reforms – EU fights the Waste Mountain for a Circular Economy

In a landmark move, the EU Environment Committee has taken aim at the mountains of food and textile waste plaguing the continent. By a resounding vote, MEPs have proposed stricter regulations, setting ambitious targets and placing the burden of responsibility squarely on producers, in favour of the Circular Economy. Feast …

EU Makes Modest Progress on Renewable Transport Goals, Needs Major Push to Meet 2030 Target

The share of renewable transport energy in European Union reached 9.6% in 2022, marking a slight increase from 2021 but still falling short of the ambitious 29% target set for 2030. While this 0.5 percentage point increase represents progress, it’s not enough to stay on track for the EU’s climate …

European Union Reaches Provisional Deal on New Anti-trafficking Rules

In a significant step towards combating human trafficking, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have reached a provisional agreement on revised rules to prevent and combat this heinous crime. The agreement, reached late Tuesday night, expands the scope of the current directive anti-trafficking to include forced …

New McKinsey report outline Europes challenges in a new geo-economic era

Europe is one of the world’s leading regions in terms of sustainability and inclusion. But its per capita income remains 27 percent lower than in the United States. Closing that prosperity gap is one of Europes challenges and the success depends on accelerating growth by becoming more globally competitive. The …

New EU Cybersecurity Regulation Strengthens Resilience

The European Union’s new Cybersecurity Regulation, which entered into force, January 7, 2024, lays out a comprehensive framework to enhance the EU cybersecurity of all its institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies. The Regulation establishes an internal cybersecurity risk management, governance, and control framework for each Union entity and sets up …

EU Implements Tax Reforms with expected revenue of €250 billion annually

The European Union has implemented groundbreaking tax reforms that establish 1. a minimum tax rate of 15% for multinational companies active in EU Member States as well as 2. intensify the fight against VAT-frauds. These measures, which came into force, January 1, 2024, aim to address the issue of profit …

Analysis of the new Asylum Agreement and its impact on upcoming election

The European Union’s new asylum agreement, approved on December 20, 2023, aims to reform the bloc’s migration and asylum system by introducing a more efficient and fair process for asylum seekers. The agreement has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising its potential to address the challenges of migration …