In its 2022 European Semester spring package, the European Commission has provided Member States with support and guidance on tax policy. Fiscal policy guidance The activation of the general escape clause of the Stability and Growth Pact in March 2020 allowed Member States to react swiftly and adopt emergency measures to mitigate the economic and […]
Contribution and review of competition policy to a green and digital marketplace
The Commission outlines the contribution of competition policy and its review to the green and digital transition and the resilience of the single market. The European Commission has adopted a Communication on a competition policy adapted to new challenges, which underlines the important role of competition policy for Europe’s progress towards recovery, the green and […]
HORIZON EUROPE Recognition Prize: Influence (Media and Policy)
Expected Outcome One prize of a value of EUR 10 000 will be awarded under this topic. Influence (media and policy): for activities that foster consultation and exchange with citizen groups to raise awareness on a topic, to address a societal challenge or to contribute to an issue in the public debate. These activities can […]
July infringements package: key decisions
Migration, Home Affairs and Security Union Letters of formal notice Fight against terrorism: Commission urges CYPRUS, CZECHIA, GREECE, SPAIN and LITHUANIA to ensure correct transposition of EU rules on combating terrorism The Commission decided today to open infringement procedures by sending letters of formal notice to Cyprus, Czechia, Greece, Spain and Lithuania for failing to correctly transpose certain elements […]
Independent national advisory bodies can reinforce the role of science in climate policy
Efforts in tackling climate change at national level across Europe can be made more effective by robust governance frameworks as well as well-functioning, well-resourced advisory bodies. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today analyses the institutional settings for climate policy making at the national level in Europe, the role played by advisory bodies in […]