The Council added 29 individuals and three entities to the list of those subject to restrictive measures in the context of the existing Iran human rights sanctions regime. This is in view of their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent demonstrations in Iran. New’s designations include: the four members of the […]
Read MoreNew 210 million food aid package for the most vulnerable countries
Ahead of the G20 Summit in Bali, the Commission is stepping up support to help those most affected by the devastating effects of rising food insecurity globally. A new humanitarian aid package of €210 million will be provided in 15 countries to meet their growing needs. This brings the EU’s overall support for global food […]
Read MoreNextGenerationEU: Spain asks the Commission to pay 6 billion euros in subsidies in the MRRF
This is Spain’s third payment request and refers to 24 milestones and five targets covering various reforms and investments in the areas of green and digital transitions, pensions, research, development and innovation, education and vocational training. In addition, this funding will benefit healthcare, support for vulnerable groups, insolvency procedures, the quality of public spending and the […]
Read MoreSpain’s action for annulment before the CJEU against the European fisheries regulation
The Spanish Government has today lodged an action before the Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) for the annulment of the European Commission’s Implementing Regulation 2022/1614, which prohibits fishing in 87 areas of the Atlantic shelf at depths of between 400 and 800 metres, considered vulnerable marine ecosystems. The lawsuit highlights substantive and […]
Read MoreNew sustainability reporting rules should hold companies accountable, says Parliament
Parliament wants new EU rules to ensure companies are held accountable when their actions harm people and the planet. On 10 November 2022, Parliament adopted its position on proposed new rules on corporate accountability. MEPs are in favour of a law obliging larger EU companies to address aspects of how they produce and deliver their […]
Read MoreFisheries: EU and neighbouring countries agree first-ever joint multiannual management plans in the Mediterranean
For the first time, the EU and neighbouring countries in the Mediterranean agreed on the establishment of five fully-fledged multiannual management plans (MAPs) based on the principles of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). It is a key step in improving the environmental and economic sustainability of fishing in the Mediterranean. It is the outcome of the 45th annual […]
Read MoreThe CJEU upholds the aid granted by the Valencian Finance Institute to Valencia CF
Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-211/20 P | Commission v Valencia Club de Fútbol On 5 November 2009, the Instituto Valenciano de Finanzas (IVF), the financial institution of the Generalitat Valenciana (Regional Government of Valencia, Spain), provided the Fundación Valencia, an association linked to Valencia CF, a Spanish professional football club, with […]
Read MoreBiodiversity: Stronger measures against wildlife trafficking
The Commission has adopted a revised EU Action Plan to put an end to illegal wildlife trade, as announced in the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. The lucrative global black market in illegal wildlife trade contributes to the depletion or extinction of entire species and furthers zoonotic diseases – diseases that spread between animals and humans. According […]
Read MoreRTVE, the European Parliament and the European Commission present “Gen Erasmus”, a series on the concerns of young Europeans
RTVE, the European Parliament and the European Commission are presenting today Monday, November 14 at 11 am in the Communication Room of Torrespaña the co-production “Gen Erasmus”, a series of six chapters in which Erasmus students will discuss the problems that concern the European youth and which will be broadcast on Playz, the young digital […]
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