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A wide EU framework for prohibiting products made with forced labour
On 14 September 2022, the European Commission published its proposal for a Regulation on prohibiting products made with forced labour....
Angéline Camus
Sep 20, 20221 min read
What to expect from EU policies until the end of 2022
September is around the corner and EU activities are slowly getting back on full speed. Therefore, we have prepared for you an...
Angéline Camus
Aug 24, 20221 min read
The Czech Presidency of the EU - What to expect
As of 01 July 2022, the Czech Republic has taken over the Presidency of the Council from France. The Czech Presidency will run until 01...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
Jul 25, 20221 min read
European Innovation Agenda unveiled to bolster multi-sectoral advancements
On 5 July, the Commission adopted the New European Innovation Agenda to allow the EU a primary position in the field of deep tech...
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Jul 7, 20221 min read
2022 Strategic Foresight Report - the twin transition in the new geopolitical context
On 29 June, the European Commission adopted its annual Strategic Foresight Report on “twinning the green and digital transitions in the...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Environmental Council settles on its negotiating position
On June 29, the Environmental Council adopted its negotiating position on the GHGs emissions allowance trading scheme (ETS), the Social...
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Jun 30, 20223 min read
European Commission unveils REPowerEU Plan in an effort to reduce dependencies on Russian gas
On 18 May, the European Commission published its REPowerEU Plan, in order to reduce theEU’s dependency on Russian energy. The plan aims...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
May 20, 20222 min read
CBAM and ETS - Industry raises concerns over ENVI vote
On 17 May, the European Parliament's Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted five reports of the Fit for...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
May 18, 20222 min read
European Parliament adopts position on common charger - a commitment to reduce electronic waste
During the May plenary session of Parliament, MEPs adopted their position on the amended Radio Equipment Directive to establish a common...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
May 9, 20221 min read
The CSS and its new Restrictions Roadmap - what substances will be targeted?
On 25 April, the European Commission published a Staff Working Document on a Restrictions Roadmap under the Chemicals Strategy for...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
Apr 28, 20221 min read
Towards the green transition – strengthening consumers’ rights and fighting misleading practices
On 3 April, the European Commission (EC) opened a public consultation on its recently published proposal on Empowering consumers for the...
Angéline Camus
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Circular Economy Package - making sustainable products the norm
On 30 March, the European Commission launched its Circular Economy Package, including a Proposal for a Directive on empowering consumers...
Elisabeth Prieto Strobl
Apr 5, 20222 min read
Public Consultation on the revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation is open!
On 28 March, the European Commission launched a public consultation for the targeted revision of the Cosmetic Products Regulation. With...
Angéline Camus
Mar 29, 20222 min read
EU supports food security and the resilience of food systems
On 23 March, the European Commission put forward a range of measures to enhance global food security and to support farmers and consumers...
Angéline Camus
Mar 24, 20222 min read
Chips Act - public consultation launched
On 14 March, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the roadmap for the Chips Act, a comprehensive set of measures to...
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Mar 15, 20222 min read
Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on EU value chains – stockpiling opportunity?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already heavily impacted financial markets and the worldwide economy. When global supply chains had...
Angéline Camus
Mar 9, 20222 min read
Proposal on corporate sustainability due diligence: Scope and impact on industry
On 23 February 2022, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence, which aims at...
Angéline Camus
Feb 24, 20222 min read
What are the key actions presented by the European Commission in its Defence Package?
On 15 February, the European Commission presented its Defence Package. The European Commission’s action in this field stems from the...
Angéline Camus
Feb 18, 20222 min read
The European Chips Act unveiled, what does it entail?
On 8 February, the European Commission presented a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply in semiconductor...
Angéline Camus
Feb 9, 20222 min read
European Commission presents the new Standardisation Strategy
On 2 February, the European Commission presented its new Standardisation Strategy outlining the approach to standards within the Single...
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Feb 7, 20222 min read
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