An objection to such access must explain the nature, purpose and scope of the data whose disclosure would undermine commercial interests In the judgments in PTC Therapeutics International v EMA (C-175/18 P) and MSD Animal Health Innovation and Intervet International v EMA (C-178/18 P), delivered on 22 January 2020, the Court of Justice was required to […]
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Artificial intelligence presents new challenges for the EU
MEPs want a strong set of rights to protect consumers in the context of artificial intelligence and automated decision-making. Parliament’s Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee approved recently a resolution addressing several challenges arising from the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making (ADM) technologies. Those systems should only use high-quality and unbiased data […]
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Pet trafficking: measures against the illegal puppy business
MEPs want action to tackle the illegal trade in pets in order to better protect animals and punish rule breakers. Many pets are traded illegally across the EU generating high profit at a low risk, often providing a profitable source of income for criminal networks. To clamp down on the illegal trade in pets, the […]
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Shaping the Conference on the Future of Europe
The European Commission set out its ideas for shaping the Conference on the Future of Europe, which should be launched on Europe Day, 9 May 2020 and run for two years. The Communication adopted is the Commission’s contribution to the already lively debate around the Conference on the Future of Europe – a project announced by President […]
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Brexit: protecting the rights of EU citizens living in the UK
Parliament is fighting to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and of British citizens in the EU after Brexit. Although few of them were allowed to vote during the referendum, the millions of EU citizens living in the UK will be among those affected the most by Brexit. Their rights are covered […]
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January 2020 euro area bank lending survey
Credit standards remained broadly unchanged for both loans to enterprises and housing loans Demand for loans to enterprises declined, while demand for housing loans increased further Euro area banks use TLTRO-III liquidity largely for granting loans Credit standards – i.e. banks’ internal guidelines or loan approval criteria – remained broadly unchanged for both loans to […]
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The effect of wastewater contaminants on crops
Growing antibiotic resistance is risking the health of future populations. As part of the problem stems from antibiotics entering agriculture via treated wastewater. Current situation With increasing demand for freshwater resources due to climate change and global population growth, reusing wastewater has become a viable alternative for crop irrigation in water stressed regions. However, this […]
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Remembering the Holocaust, fighting anti-Semitism
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is celebrated every year on January 27, the same date on which in 1945 the Soviet troops released the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. That is why His Majesty Felipe VI on the occasion of the “International Leaders Forum” will attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum. The Forum will be held on Thursday […]
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ECHA will work on healthier potable water
ECHA will start to compile a list of substances that can be safely used in materials that come into contact with drinking water. The aim is to improve consumer protection and ensure equal safety standards for industry. With the recast of the Drinking Water Directive, ECHA has been given a task to compile and manage […]
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