The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to update, simplify and facilitate the existing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) framework, with the aim of making these procedures more accessible, appealing and better suited to the digital age. ADR refers to out-of-court procedures that help resolve disputes between consumers and traders, typically with […]
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Commission proposes EU Space Act to boost market access and safety
Last June 25, the European Commission has proposed the EU Space Act, a new set of ambitious measures to make Europe’s space sector cleaner, safer and more competitive in Europe and its export markets. Europe’s space rules are currently fragmented, with many different national approaches. This patchwork holds back innovation, reduces the European market share and creates extra costs. A clear and harmonised framework at European level will ensure safety, resilience, and environmental […]
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CETA evaluation shows strong economic and social benefits
A study published last June 16 has found the EU and Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) boosted trade exports and diversified supply chains across all EU Member States. The study – carried out by independent experts, as part of the Commission’s commitment to evidence-based policy making – provides solid proof that open, rules-based, […]
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Commission proposes one-year delay of Basel III market risk rules
The European Commission has adopted last June 12 a delegated act that postpones by one additional year – until 1 January 2027 – the date of application of the one remaining part of the Basel III international standards in the EU – the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB). The FRTB aims to introduce […]
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New companies selected for major investments under the EIC STEP Scale Up program
The Commission has announced the second group of companies that have successfully passed the assessment phase of the Scale Up call of the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP). Together, they will receive up to a total of €90 million in equity investments, and will now move to the ERC Fund […]
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The EIF will allocate €2.5 billion from the Next Generation Fund to boost Spanish SMEs in innovation, sustainability and competitiveness.
The European Investment Fund (EIF), the European Investment Bank Group’s (EIB Group) equity investment arm for SMEs and midcaps, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Enterprise and eleven financial institutions have signed guarantee agreements that will enable financial institutions to channel EUR 2.5 billion of new funding to the real economy. The funding will go […]
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Commission requests information for European savings and investment accounts scheme
The European Commission invites citizens and stakeholders to contribute to the development of a European savings and investment account scheme. This initiative, which is part of the Savings and Investment Union Strategy, aims to make it easier for citizens to participate in capital markets, improving the profitability of their savings while increasing the finance available […]
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European Commission revises high-risk countries list to boost global efforts against financial crime
The European Commission has updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving these countries. This is important to protect the EU financial system. A number […]
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New import surveillance tool to help EU prevent harmful trade diversion
The European Commission has set up a new surveillance tool to help protect the EU against sudden and potentially disruptive surges in imports. This system aims to prevent harmful trade diversion, which occurs when a significant amount of goods that cannot enter other markets due to high tariffs and other restrictions are redirected into the […]
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