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14/11/2018 - Institutional affairs
The negotiators of the European Commission and the United Kingdom have reached a deal on the terms of the Article 50 Withdrawal Agreement.
14/11/2018 - Consumer affairs and public health / Research and innovation
MEPs have approved the telecoms package that caps intra-EU calls, makes super-fast 5G networks possible by 2020 and creates alert system for emergencies.
13/11/2018 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
The European Commission issued its latest reports on steps taken by Bulgaria and Romania to meet their commitments on judicial reform and the fight against corruption, and in the case of Bulgaria organised crime, in the context of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM).
13/11/2018 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
The European Commission has published detailed information on its ongoing preparedness and contingency work in the event of a no deal scenario in the Article 50 negotiations with the United Kingdom.
13/11/2018 - Energy, environment and climate
Parliament approves binding 2030 target for renewables (32%) and an indicative target on energy efficiency (32.5%) that will play a crucial role in meeting the EU’s climate goals.
12/11/2018 - Institutional affairs
The Council started preparations for the December European Council, discussed the next multiannual financial framework, held its annual rule of law dialogue and returned to the Article 7(1) TEU procedure concerning Poland and Hungary.
09/11/2018 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
The Council discussed efforts to modernise WTO, the implementation of free trade agreements and latest developments in ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
08/11/2018 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
08/11/2018 - Economy and the euro
Growth in the euro area is forecast to ease from a 10-year high of 2.4% in 2017 to 2.1% in 2018 before moderating further to 1.9% in 2019 and 1.7% in 2020. The same pattern is expected for the EU27, with growth forecast at 2.2% in 2018, 2.0% in 2019 and 1.9% in 2020.
07/11/2018 - Consumer affairs and public health / Energy, environment and climate
The Commission has adopted a Communication, confirming its commitment to protecting citizens and the environment from hazardous chemicals. The Communication also outlines how the Commission intends to ensure that the EU approach remains the most modern and fit-for-purpose in the world.
07/11/2018 - Food, farming and fisheries
The Commission presents its proposal ahead of the December Fisheries Council where Member States should agree next year's fishing quotas.
07/11/2018 - Consumer affairs and public health / Food, farming and fisheries
06/11/2018 - Economy and the euro
Ministers discussed the state of play of negotiations on the digital services tax, adopted conclusions on climate finance and discussed the implementation of the 2017 EU budget.
31/10/2018 - Enlargement, external relations and trade
According to the second annual report about the implementation of trade agreements issued today, these agreements – covering nearly 70 markets all over the world – are proving effective in removing barriers to trade and promoting high standards of labour and environment protection.
31/10/2018 - Employment and social rights / Statistics
26/10/2018 - Institutional affairs
Improving drinking water quality, limiting the use of antibiotics on farm animals and a ban on plastic straws and cutlery were among the highlights of this week’s plenary session.
25/10/2018 - Energy, environment and climate
The European Commission has approved an investment package of €243 million from the EU budget for projects under the LIFE programme supporting nature, the environment and quality of life in Europe's transition to a more sustainable and low-carbon future.
25/10/2018 - Culture, education and youth
24/10/2018 - Energy, environment and climate
Single-use plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, balloon sticks or cotton buds, will be banned in the EU under plans adopted on Wednesday. These products, which make up over 70% of marine litter, will be banned from the EU market from 2021, under draft plans approved by Parliament.
