The Commission and the European Investment Bank announce the creation of HERA Invest, a €100 million top-up to the InvestEU programme, to support research and development (R&D) in the most pressing cross-border health threats, financed by the EU4Health programme. Currently, European companies find it difficult to access sufficient public and private funding for the development and scaling up of cutting-edge solutions in health […]
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European Parliament approves law on sustainable marine fuels
MEPs adopted new rules on cleaner maritime fuels. During the negotiations with Council, they ensured that ships will have to gradually reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by cutting the amount of GHG in the energy they use (below 2020 level) by 2% as of 2025 to 80% as of 2050. This would apply to ships […]
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European Parliament regrets the deterioration of democracy and human rights in Cuba
The European Parliament on Wednesday condemned the systematic violations and abuses of human rights in Cuba and called for EU sanctions starting with President Miguel Díaz-Canel. With 359 votes in favour, 226 against and 50 abstentions, the plenary adopted a resolution – following the debate in plenary on 13 June – calling on the Cuban […]
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Council agrees its position on 2024 draft budget
The ambassadors of member states to the EU (Coreper) agreed the Council’s position on the 2024 EU draft budget. In total, the Council’s position for next year’s budget amounts to €187.008 billion in commitments and €141.167 billion in payments. Overall, the Council takes a prudent approach. The Council stresses the importance for the budget for 2024 […]
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Commission proposes to strengthen the rights of victims of crime
All the victims of crime across the European Union deserve support. This initiative of the European Commission aims to strengthen their rights across the European Union so that they receive support, access information, seek justice and obtain compensation. The proposed update of the existing Directive establishes minimum rules that go beyond those adopted in 2012, […]
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Commission decides to register initiative on taxing great wealth in the EU
The Commission decided to register a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Taxing great wealth to finance the ecological and social transition’. The organisers of the initiative call on the Commission to establish a European tax on great wealth for the benefit of the ecological and social transition. The aim of the initiative is to contribute […]
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MEPs approve rules to encourage more alternative fuel stations for cars and lorries
MEPs approved new rules on more alternative fuel stations for cars and trucks, simple and easy recharging. The new rules are part of the “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, and aim to decarbonise transport. More easy […]
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The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds
The Commission has adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds to steer the next technological transition and ensure an open, secure, trustworthy, fair and inclusive digital environment for EU citizens, businesses and public administrations. The internet is evolving at an extremely fast pace. Beyond the currently developing third generation of the internet, Web […]
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MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
Plans to secure the EU’s supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages, were adopted by Parliament on Tuesday. The new law, already agreed upon between Parliament and Council, aims to create a favourable environment for chip investments in Europe, by fast tracking permitting procedures and recognising their critical […]
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