The Council has adopted new rules to improve the quality, availability and traceability of forest reproductive material (FRM), whilst supporting innovation and competitiveness in the EU seed sector. “Today’s decision marks a crucial step towards more resilient and sustainable forests in Europe. It improves the quality of forest reproductive material, supports innovation and provides Member […]
The Commission updates EU competition rules on technology licensing agreements
The European Commission has adopted the revised Block Exemption Regulation applicable to technology transfer agreements (‘RECATT’) and the Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’), following a comprehensive review of the provisions in force since 2014. Technology transfer agreements are agreements whereby an undertaking holding technology rights […]
European age verification app to ensure children’s online safety
The European Commission has announced that a new age verification app, designed to protect minors online, is ready to be launched. In a recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow usersto verify their agewhen accessing […]
The EU and Iceland boost cooperation on ocean affairs at a high-level dialogue in Reykjavík
The European Union and Iceland held a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavík today, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance and the blue economy. The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, met with Iceland’s Minister for Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, to review progress made under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
The EU and South Korea are strengthening their trade and technological cooperation
The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, and South Korea’s Minister for Trade, Yeo Han-koo, co-chaired the 13th meeting of the EU-Republic of Korea Trade Committee, held under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both sides strengthened their cooperation by holding their first Strategic Dialogue on Trade, Supply Chains and Technology, whilst endorsing […]
The Commission proposes measures for Google regarding the sharing of search engine data with third parties under the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has sent Google a preliminary report setting out proposed measures to comply with theDigital Markets Act (DMA). Under these measures, Google would be required to allow third-party search engines to access search data —such as rankings, queries, clicks and impressions— on fair, reasonable and non – discriminatory terms. The aim of these […]
Better protection for workers against exposure to chemicals
On Wednesday, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs adopted its position on the new provisions designed to strengthen EU rules to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances. With 45 votes in favour, none against and 10 abstentions, MEPs on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs approved the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, […]
The EU and its Member States pledge over €811 million in response to the crisis in Sudan
Whilst the people of Sudan continue to suffer from the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, the European Union, together with Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and the African Union, co-hosted the Third International Conference on Sudan in Berlin. As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year, the conference aims to mobilise […]
The EU Ecolabel is making great strides in 2026, becoming increasingly established
The latest figures for March 2026 confirm that theEU Ecolabelis playing an increasingly important role in Europe’s green transition. Thanks to its continued growth across all product groups and countries, the scheme is helping to embed sustainability into everyday purchasing decisions. AsofMarch 2026,animpressive116,692 products, covering both goods and services, have been awarded the EU Ecolabel, […]