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The European Parliament made a significant move toward greater integrity and transparency within the EU. On Thursday, it approved the establishment of a new Ethics Body. This collaborative effort involves multiple EU institutions including the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the European Central Bank, and others. In the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The World Economic Forum 2024, held in Davos, Switzerland, from January 15-19, 2024, brought together global leaders from business, government, civil society, and academia to address the most pressing challenges facing the world today. The theme of the meeting was “Shaping a Shared Future in a Fractured World,” and the …
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 …
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 …
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 …