On 1 January 2020, the Electricity Regulation EU/2019/943 entered into force. An important part of the new electricity market design, agreed under the Clean energy for all European’s package, the regulation establishes the fundamental principles for an efficient electricity market. It allows better integration of national markets and increased capacity for cross-border trade, generating lower prices. It […]
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Rijeka and Galway: European Capitals of Culture 2020
As of 1 January 2020, Rijeka (Croatia) and Galway (Ireland) will hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year. Rijeka First Croatian European Capital of Culture bringing it international visibility, which will extend to the rest of the Western Balkan region. ‘Port of Diversity’ will be the motto, with hundreds of projects among 250 partners […]
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ECB: Panetta and Schnabel appointed members of the executive board
The European Council appointed Fabio Panetta and Isabel Schnabel to be members of the European Central Bank’s executive board as of 1 January 2020. The decision was taken by the European Council by written procedure. The Council (Economic and Financial Affairs) issued a formal recommendation to the European Council to appoint Fabio Panetta on 10 […]
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Cleaner Air in 2020: 0.5% sulphur cap for ships enters into force worldwide
From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment. Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from ships’ combustion engines cause acid rain and generate fine dust that can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as […]
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Booking.com commits to align practices presenting offers and prices with EU law following EU action
Following dialogue with the European Commission and national consumer authorities, Booking.com has committed to make changes in the way it presents offers, discounts and prices to consumers. Once these new changes are fully applied by Booking, consumers should be better able to make informed comparisons in line with the requirements of EU consumer law. The […]
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Nicaragua: MEPs demand an end to repression of political opponents
MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the ongoing crackdown on opposition voices and call for dialogue between the country’s political forces to resume. In a resolution adopted, MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the persistent repression of dissent, torture and sexual violence against the political opposition. They also call on the Nicaraguan authorities […]
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Horizon 2020 key to international cooperation for Galileo & EGNOS
Use of European GNSS (Galileo and EGNOS, EGNSS) is not restricted to Europe’s borders, and the compatibility of space systems means that users and businesses around the globe are able to benefit from greater coverage, higher accuracy and more confidence in their position fixes thanks to EGNSS. International cooperation International users are therefore interested in […]
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European Comission
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Promotes the general interest of the EU by proposing and enforcing legislation as well as by implementing policies and the EU budget Members: A team or ‘College’ of Commissioners, 1 from each EU country President: Ursula von der Leyen Year established: 1958 Location: Brussels […]
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Marine pollution: Thousands of serious offences exposed in global operation
A global law enforcement operation involving 61 countries has identified thousands of illicit activities behind severe marine pollution as well as hundreds of violations and exposed serious cases of contamination worldwide. Codenamed 30 Days at Sea 2.0, the month-long (1-31 October) operation gathered more than 200 enforcement authorities worldwide for concerted action across all continents. Scope and […]
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