‘Fit for 55’: The new rules aim to reduce emissions from road transport that has the highest share of emissions from transport – and provide the right push for the automotive industry to shift towards zero-emission mobility while ensuring continued innovation in the industry. The new rules set the following targets: 55% CO2 emission reductions for […]
European Commission publishes regional competitiveness index: Spanish regions improve their performance
On 27 March, the European Commission published the Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI), a completely revised version of a tool long used to measure different dimensions of competitiveness in EU regions. The fully revised RCI 2.0 shows that large disparities persist between EU regions, but it also shows that the competitiveness of less developed regions has […]
EU-UK: Joint Committee adopts the practical arrangements of the Windsor Framework
The tenth meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee and the second meeting of the EU-UK Association Council were held in London, where the Joint Committee adopted a decision setting out the practical arrangements for the Windsor Framework. Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič, representing the European Union, and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, representing the United Kingdom, took […]
The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive
The European Commission introduces the “Right to repair”, making it simple and attractive. The European Commission adopted a new proposal on common rules promoting the repair of goods, which will result in savings for consumers and support the objectives of the European Green Deal by reducing waste, among others. Over the last decades, replacement has often been […]
European Commission proposes common criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims
On 22 March, the Commission proposed common standards against money laundering and misleading environmental claims. Under the proposed proposals, consumers will have greater clarity and confidence that when something is marketed as organic, choosing environmentally friendly products and services is an authentic message of better quality. Businesses will also benefit, as consumers will be able […]
EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence
The Commission and the High Representative present for the first time a Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence. Space systems and services in the European Union are crucial for the functioning of our society and economy, as well as for security and defence. As such, the EU has identified space […]
European Commission: Gender Equality Strategy
Progress towards gender equality Although inequalities persist, the EU has made significant progress towards gender equality in recent decades because: Equal treatment legislation Mainstreaming a gender perspective in all policies Specific measures to promote the status of women More and more women are entering the labour market and the results of their education and training […]
The European Commission proposed €1.2 million to support 300 dismissed workers in Spain
The European Commission proposed to support 303 workers dismissed by aluminium producer Alu Ibérica in the region of Galicia in Spain with €1.2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). Spain applied for EGF funding support to help the workers dismissed by Alu Ibérica LC S.L., which declared bankruptcy. Alu Ibérica […]
European Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market set-up
The European Commission proposes to reform the configuration of EU electricity markets to accelerate the growth of renewables and the phase-out of natural gas, reduce the dependence of consumer bills on volatile fossil fuel prices and better protect consumers against future prices. growth and potential market manipulation affect and make EU industry cleaner and more […]