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Council and Parliament strike deal on the regulation for digital labelling of fertilising products.

The Council imposed restrictive measures on six persons and five entities in view of the gravity of the situation in Syria.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 22-28 January 2024

The Council listed 6 entities in its sanctions regime addressing the gravity of the situation in Sudan.

The Council approved conclusions on the priorities of the European Union in United Nations Fora in 2024.

The Council established a dedicated framework of restrictive measures to prevent actions on behalf or in support of Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and listed six individuals.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

EU member states’ representatives endorsed the provisional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators on a new law to safeguard media freedom in the EU.

Robert Fico kijelentette: a kormánykoalíció változtatásokat terjeszt elő a büntetőtörvénykönyv módosításához, de ezek a módosítás lényegén, valamint a Speciális Ügyészi Hivatal megszüntetésén nem változtatnak.

With tractors continuing to parade through the streets of Europe, on Thursday (25 January) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with food chain stakeholders and NGOs to launch a ‘strategic dialogue’ between agriculture groups and EU decision-makers.

La Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN 2023) qui a débuté en Côte d’Ivoire le 13 janvier dernier et qui prend fin le 11 février prochain, a clôturé son premier chapitre ce mercredi 24 janvier 2024, avec la révélation des équipes qui doivent continuer l’aventure.

Written by Marc Jütten.

Digital trade has become a key element in the EU’s trade policy. Every modern trade agreement that the EU has concluded contains a dedicated digital trade chapter. The digital trade provisions in EU trade agreements have evolved over time, which reflects the increasing role digital trade plays today in the world economy. While there is no clear measurement of digital trade yet, the OECD estimates nevertheless that digital trade represents around 25 % (in 2020) of total trade.

The EU, as the world’s largest exporter and importer of digitally deliverable services, has a strong market position. Therefore, the development towards more digital trade provides opportunities for European consumers and the economy. In order to exploit the full potential of digital trade, it is essential to overcome fragmentation and set international standards and common digital trade rules. The EU aims to shape digital trade rules at the WTO and through free trade agreements.

Moreover, the EU’s digital trade policy is an important instrument for its green and digital transition. The European Commission stated in its 2021 ‘Trade Policy Review – An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy’ that the Union’s (multilateral and bilateral) trade policy – as a priority – should support Europe’s green and digital agenda and pursue the objective of ensuring a leading position for the EU in digital trade.

The key difference between digital trade and traditional trade is the prominence of cross-border data flows. The free flow of data is key for economic growth and can increase the benefits from digital trade. However, certain data are considered ‘sensitive’ and require protection and/or specific processing conditions. The absence of comprehensive, binding multilateral rules specifically for cross-border data flows and privacy is challenging. That is why 87 WTO Members, including EU Member States, are currently engaged in e-commerce negotiations at the WTO.

Most recently, the EU started to strengthen its digital ties with like-minded partners. In April 2023, the Council of the EU authorised the Commission to open negotiations on digital trade principles with Singapore and the Republic of Korea.

Read the complete briefing on ‘The EU’s digital trade policy‘ in the Think Tank pages of the European Parliament.

18 ittas sofőrt és 17 ittas kerékpárost csíptek el a múlt héten a Nagyszombati kerületben. 33 káreset és 2 közlekedési baleset történt.

EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen launched this week "a strategic dialogue" on the future of agriculture in the EU. The initiative comes amid discontent and farmers' protests in several countries.

Die jüngste Wiederzulassung von Glyphosat durch die EU-Kommission ist stark umstritten. Elf europäische NGOs gaben am Donnerstag (25. Januar) bekannt, dass sie bei der Europäischen Kommission zwei getrennte Anträge auf eine "interne Überprüfung" der jüngsten Wiederzulassung eingereicht haben.

Le cinéma Garden City promet un week-end cinéphile sensationnel avec une programmation diversifiée qui séduira tous les amateurs de films. Du jeudi au vendredi, une […]

L’article Wonka, Aquaman 2 et Vermines au cinéma Garden City ces 25 et 26 janvier est apparu en premier sur .

At least 43 people were killed in ethnic and religious violence in Plateau state, residents tell the BBC.

A városi rendőrség az állami rendőrséggel közösen, megerősített járőrözéssel felügyel a biztonságra a csütörtöki pozsonyi tüntetésen.

Hervé Renard, Vahid Halilhodzic, Zinedine Zidane… Les spéculations vont bon train concernant l’identité du successeur à Djamel Belmadi à la tête de la sélection nationale. […]

L’article Renard, Queiroz, Halilhodzic, Zidane… Qui pour succéder à Djamel Belmadi ? est apparu en premier sur .

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.
Committee on Culture and Education
Committee on Development
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety
Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Committee on International Trade
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
Committee on Legal Affairs
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Committee on Regional Development
Committee on Transport and Tourism

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