A stronger EU engagement for a greener, peaceful and prosperous Arctic

A stronger EU engagement for a greener, peaceful and prosperous Arctic

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Oct 2021 Today, the High Representative and the Commission put forward their approach for a stronger EU engagement for a peaceful, sustainable and prosperous Arctic. by : European Commission…

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Verena Ross appointed Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority

Anneli Tuominen, Interim Chair, said: “I am extremely delighted to welcome Verena’s appointment as the new Chair of ESMA. She brings with her an in-depth knowledge of European and global markets as well as of…

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Commission proposes measures to boost data sharing and support European data spaces

Commission proposes measures to boost data sharing and support European data spaces

The Regulation will facilitate data sharing across the EU and between sectors to create wealth for society, increase control and trust of both citizens and companies regarding their data, and offer an alternative European model…

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Circular economy: MEPs call for tighter EU consumption and recycling rules | News

Circular economy: MEPs call for tighter EU consumption and recycling rules | News

The report, adopted today with 574 votes in favour, 22 against and 95 abstentions, is a response to the Commission’s Circular Economy Action Plan. Binding 2030 targets are needed for materials use and our consumption…

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Statement by Commissioner Gentiloni on the G20's endorsement of the agreement on international taxation reform

Statement by Commissioner Gentiloni on the G20's endorsement of the agreement on international taxation reform

European Commission Statement Washington, DC, , 13 Oct 2021 Today’s endorsement by G20 finance ministers marks a key step towards the implementation of the historic global tax reform agreed last Friday. With 136 jurisdic… by…

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Questions and answers on the EU's Arctic Strategy

Questions and answers on the EU's Arctic Strategy

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 13 Oct 2021 Why should the EU be engaged in the Arctic? As a geopolitical power and a major economic player, the EU has strategic and day-to-day interests, both…

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Open hearing on retail investor protection topics

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, will hold an open hearing for its Call for Evidence on a number of retail investor protection topics under MiFID II. These views will feed…

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Plenary highlights: consumer rights, homelessness, media freedom | News

Plenary highlights: consumer rights, homelessness, media freedom | News

In a debate on Wednesday, MEPs urged member states to agree on the 2021-2027 budget and thus allow EU funds to flow to help alleviate the Covid-19 crisis. They also pointed out that Parliament needs…

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Eurogroup – Consilium

Eurogroup – Consilium

Main results Macro-economic developments in the euro area Ministers exchanged views on the macro-economic situation in the euro area. The director of the EU Agency for the Coordination of Energy Regulators (ACER), Christian Zinglersen, updated…

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Statement by President von der Leyen following the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework meeting on the Global Agreement on International Taxation Reform

Statement by President von der Leyen following the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework meeting on the Global Agreement on International Taxation Reform

European Commission Statement Brussels, 08 Oct 2021 I welcome today’s agreement on global tax reform. This is a historic moment. It is a major step forward in making our global tax system fairer. The European…

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