COMPETITION
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11488 - Nexans / Gruppo LTC)
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11540 - Gamma / Karl Royer / RHO / Hektar Media)
- Spain - CNMC approves Indigo's acquisition of Parkia, subject to commitments
STATE AID
- Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU - Cases where the Commission raises no objections - SA.110895; SA.112986; SA.112489; SA.107366 & SA.112466
TRADE & CUSTOMS
- Proposal for a Council Decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Agreement establishing an association between the European Union and the Principality of Andorra and the Republic of San Marino respectively - see the Annexes add1, add2, add3, add4, add5, add6, add7, add8, add9, add10, add11, add12, add13, add14
- Draft corrigendum - Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 (PE-CONS 78/1/23 REV 1, 12 April 2024)
- Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to products from the Republic of Moldova under the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part
- Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on temporary trade-liberalisation measures supplementing trade concessions applicable to Ukrainian products under the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1221 of 30 April 2024 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ceramic tiles originating in India and Türkiye
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1223 of 30 April 2024 accepting a request for new exporting producer treatment with regard to the definitive anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of ceramic tiles originating in India and Türkiye and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265
- EU-New Zealand trade agreement enters into force, opening new opportunities for EU exporters - IP/24/2388
- WTO - Members review reforms to facilitate participation in rules of origin work
- WTO and ADB strengthen collaboration for sustainable economic growth
INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY
- Proposal for a Regulation (EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem (Net Zero Industry Act) - Outcome of the European Parliament's first reading (Strasbourg, 22 to 25 April 2024
- Public Consultation - European standardisation – evaluation - Evaluation - Feedback period: 02 May 2024 - 25 July 2024
- ‘Big Bang’ EU countries risk losing competitive edge - Ten countries need new impetus after reaping early benefits of enlargement wave - Financial Times
- European carmakers struggle with falling demand - Industry faces headwinds including price wars and higher interest rates that have put off consumers - Financial Times
CHEMICAL
- Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the REACH
RESEARCH
- EU allocates €4.5 million for 324 Ukrainian scientists' projects to pursue their research - IP/24/2370
FINANCE
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards requirements for credit risk, credit valuation adjustment risk, operational risk, market risk and the output floor - Outcome of the European Parliament's first reading (Strasbourg, 22 to 25 April 2024)
- ESMA publishes the annual transparency calculations for non-equity instruments, bond liquidity data and quarterly SI calculations
- ESMA - Joint Committee Update on Risks and Vulnerabilities in the EU Financial System – Spring 2024
- Poland submits request for a targeted revision of its recovery and resilience plan - Midday Express
AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
- Agenda for: Meeting of the Special Committee on Agriculture - 08 May 2024
- Agenda for: CEG for Agricultural Markets, in particular concerning aspects falling under the CMO Regulation - Animal Products - 23 May 2024
- Minutes: Meeting of the Expert Group for Agricultural Markets, in particular concerning aspects falling under the CMO Regulation - Subgroup wine - 15 April 2024
- Minutes: Joint Meeting of the CEG for sustainability and quality of agriculture and rural development and the CEG for Agricultural Markets - subgroups Wine & Spirit Drinks - 10 April 2024
ENERGY
- EIB and EU Innovation Fund support Eavor's innovative geothermal technology in Bavaria - IP/24/2424
- Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - New tender procedure in the wind industry
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
- Regulation (EU) 2024/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 April 2024 on reporting of environmental data from industrial installations, establishing an Industrial Emissions Portal and repealing Regulation (EC) No 166/2006
- Public Consultation - Waste shipments – information to be included in certificates on subsequent (non-)interim recovery & disposal operations - Delegated regulation - Feedback period: 30 April 2024 - 28 May 2024
- Public Consultation - Batteries - format of carbon footprint declaration - Implementing regulation - Feedback period: 30 April 2024 - 28 May 2024
- Public Consultation - Batteries for electric vehicles – carbon footprint methodology - Delegated regulation - Feedback period: 30 April 2024 - 28 May 2024
- Commission seeks views on the application of the ‘Do No Significant Harm' principle to the Social Climate Fund - Feedback period: 30 April 2024 - 28 May 2024 - Midday Express
- Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Imported deforestation: publication of the comprehensive strategic framework
- Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Deforestation Regulation
DATA PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY
- EDPS - Newsletter No.108 - 30 April 2024 (Europe day: one day to get to know the EDPS and EDPB)
ECB, EURO & ECONOMY
- Germany requests to add a €2.3 billion REPowerEU chapter to its recovery and resilience plan - Midday Express
- QaA on the Economic Governance Review
- ECB Blog - Closing the blinds on banks’ window dressing
- Immigration can help Europe bridge the demographic deficit - But mainstream politicians need to be honest about the trade-offs involved - Financial Times
FUTURE OF EUROPE
- Europe Day 2024: European institutions across Europe welcome citizens to their Open Day events - IP/24/2381 & EP Statement
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- Speech by President von der Leyen on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Czechia's accession to the European Union
- President von der Leyen reaffirms EU's strong support for Lebanon and its people and announces a €1 billion package of EU funding - IP/24/2384
- Press statement by President von der Leyen with Cypriot President Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati
- Statement by President von der Leyen on the situation in Georgia
- Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot - Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the west - Financial Times
- EU shouldn’t leave newer members behind, Dombrovskis says on enlargement anniversary - Twenty years after 10 countries in Central and Eastern Europe joined the EU, it’s time for Ukraine and Moldova to join the club too, commissioner argues - Politico.eu
