To strengthen emergency response even further, the EU is establishing its own shelter reserves, which can be used in the event of a crisis or catastrophe that overwhelms national response capacities. The EU is allocating €116.6 million to Croatia, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey on 4th March to acquire and host new rescEU shelter […]
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Commission disburses over €150 billion to Member States under the Resilience and Recovery Fund
The Commission has disbursed more than €150 billion from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to Member States, after €6 billion was paid to Spain on 31 May. This is an important milestone in the implementation of the RRF, the key instrument at the heart of the €800 billion NextGenerationEU recovery plan for Europe. In just […]
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European Commission adopts a proposal for a Directive aimed at greater transparency for companies
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law. The proposal aims to facilitate cross-border companies’ operations and to increase business transparency and trust by making more information about companies publicly available at EU level. It […]
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The European Parliament will vote today on the European Commission’s proposed pay transparency rules
The European Parliament will vote on the Commission’s proposal on pay transparency today. The new Directive intends to ensure that equal pay for men and women is enforced effectively, to increase transparency in pay setting, and to promote access to justice for those who have experienced pay discrimination. The Commission issued the following statements before […]
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EU leaders call for strong European financial architecture
The Euro Summit was held in inclusive format with all 27 EU leaders present, focusing on the economic and financial situation of the European Union. EU leaders also discussed the coordination of fiscal policies, the EU’s economic governance framework and the financial architecture of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Economic outlook In a statement, […]
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The CJEU concludes that purchasers of cars affected by “dieselgate” will be entitled to compensation.
The purchaser of a vehicle equipped with an unlawful defeat device has a right to compensation from the car manufacturer where that device has caused damage to that purchaser. The judgment of the Court of Justice in case C-100/21 deals with the liability of manufacturers of vehicles fitted with defeat devices. The proceedings are initiated […]
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The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive
The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive. The European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which will result in savings for consumers and support the objectives of the European Green Deal by reducing waste, among others. Over the last decades, replacement has often been […]
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European Commission proposes package of measures to secure EU access to key raw materials
On March 16, the Commission proposed a comprehensive set of measures to ensure that the EU has a secure, diverse, affordable and sustainable supply of key raw materials. Critical raw materials are a component of several strategic industries, such as zero-emission industries, digital industries, aerospace and defense industries. While demand for key raw materials is […]
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European Commission sets out how to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the EU
On March 16, the European Commission published two communiqués celebrating the 30th anniversary of the single market and outlining how to ensure the EU’s long-term competitiveness. The internal market is undoubtedly the social and economic engine of the EU. For the single market to remain a key factor in the EU’s competitiveness, further integration and […]
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