The European Commission and the Government of Boris Johnson have reached an agreement to ensure that the rupture between the United Kingdom and the European Union takes place in an orderly manner, although the pact still needs the approval of European leaders and the approval of British and European Parliaments to be valid. What the […]
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Operation against human trafficking in the agricultural sector in Europe
Between 16 and 20 September 2019, Europol supported the first Europe-wide Joint Action Days against human trafficking for labour exploitation focusing specifically on the agricultural sector. The operation, led by France, also involved law enforcement authorities from Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands. Results This operation, which lasted for five days, counted with […]
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Private buses join the sharing economy
The EU-funded BUSUP project is a personalised, shared corporate bus service, ideal for companies located in places where traditional public transport does not arrive. With the appearance of new mobility services, millennials have shifted from car ownership to car use (i.e. car-sharing), ridesharing (i.e. Blablacar), and ride hailing (i.e. Uber). As a consequence, corporations located […]
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Gender Based Approaches to the Law and Juris Dictio in Europe
First International Workshop of Jean Monnet Module “European Law and Gender”(ELaN) The Department of Law of the University of Pisa hosts a two-days international workshop on Gender based approaches to the law and juris dictio in the European Union on June 19-20, in Pisa (Italy), within the frame of the European Law & Gender Jean Monnet Module […]
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The Government sends the 2020 Budget Plan to the European Commission
The spanish Government sends the 2020 Budget Plan to the European Commission, including a new updated macroeconomic scenario, in compliance with Community regulations. Document Preparation The preparation of this document is marked by the situation of a functioning Government, which has prevented the adoption of a Draft Budget for next year or the update of […]
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Chemical weapons: Council renews EU sanctions regime for one year
The Council today extended restrictive measures by the EU addressing the use and proliferation of chemical weapons until 16 October 2020. The sanctions consist of These sanctions consist of: a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for persons, as well as an asset freeze for entities, currently apply to nine persons – five linked to […]
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Plans to keep EU budget funding in 2020 in the event of a no-deal Brexit
UK Researchers, students and farmers would continue to get EU support in the event of a no-deal Brexit, under provisions adopted by the Budgets Committee on Monday. The Budget Committee approved a measure to make sure that EU funds for 2019 and 2020 are fully available if the UK leaves the European Union without a […]
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The European Commission aproves € 380M rescue for Condor
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Germany’s plans to grant a temporary €380 million loan to charter airline Condor. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Germany’s plans to grant a temporary €380 million loan to charter airline Condor. The measure will contribute to ensuring the orderly […]
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The spanish government welcomes the decision of the European Commission to authorize private storage for olive oil
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, has announced the imminent presentation of a proposal for a regulation to open a measure to help private storage of olive oil, to help adjust the offer. The acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has celebrated the announcement to present a proposal […]
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