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27/06/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Consumer affairs and public health
The European Commission has fined Google €2.42 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules. Google has abused its market dominance as a search engine by giving an illegal advantage to another Google product, its comparison shopping service.
26/06/2017 - Energy, environment and climate / Transport and travel
The Council adopted, without debate, a regulation on Energy efficiency labelling which allows customers to be more aware of the energy efficiency and energy consumption of household appliances.
26/06/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Enlargement, external relations and trade
European exporters reported a 10% increase in the number of trade barriers they encountered in 2016 alone. 372 such barriers were in place at the end of last year in over 50 trade destinations across the world.
23/06/2017 - Institutional affairs
On the first day of the European Council, EU leaders adopted conclusions on security and climate change. They also discussed foreign affairs issues. On Friday, the EU leaders met again to discuss economy and trade issues, as well as migration.
21/06/2017 - Business, taxation and competition
The European Commission has today proposed tough new transparency rules for intermediaries - such as tax advisors, accountants, banks and lawyers - who design and promote tax planning schemes for their clients.
20/06/2017 - Asylum and migration / Culture, education and youth
On the occasion of the United Nations' World Refugee Day, the European Commission is today releasing the 'EU Skills Profile Tool for Third-Country Nationals'.
19/06/2017 - Asylum and migration / Enlargement, external relations and trade
EU foreign ministers discussed the current crisis in the Gulf region. EU ministers urged de-escalation of the crisis through dialogue and negotiation. They expressed their full support for the mediation efforts of Kuwait.
16/06/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Economy and the euro
The Council agreed its stance on part of a package of proposals aimed at reducing risk in the banking industry. The Council closed excessive deficit procedures for Croatia and Portugal, confirming their deficits have dropped below the EU's 3% of GDP reference value.
16/06/2017 - Institutional affairs
This week’s plenary session dealt with issues such as energy labelling, ambitious plans to cut CO2 emissions, and the Erasmus programme.
16/06/2017 - Economy and the euro
The Eurogroup finalised its discussion on the ongoing second review of Greece's macroeconomic adjustment programme financed by the European Stability Mechanism.
15/06/2017 - Business, taxation and competition / Economy and the euro
The EU should reap the benefits of the “collaborative” or “sharing” economy, while ensuring fair competition, workers’ rights and tax compliance.
15/06/2017 - Consumer affairs and public health / Transport and travel
As of today roaming charges in the European Union will no longer apply. “The European Union is about bringing people together and making their lives easier. The end of roaming charges is a true European success story.”
14/06/2017 - Consumer affairs and public health / Energy, environment and climate
Plans for new compulsory greenhouse gas cuts under the Paris agreement were backed by MEPs, following a debate on the announced U.S. withdrawal.
14/06/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
13/06/2017 - Economy and the euro
Central counterparties (CCPs) from the EU are already well regulated and equipped to deal with financial distress, thanks to a raft of measures adopted in the wake of the financial crisis. However, further reforms to ensure a more consistent and robust supervision of CCPs in EU and non-EU countries are now needed to deal with emerging challenges.
13/06/2017 - Consumer affairs and public health / Energy, environment and climate
MEPs gave the green light for a tool enabling customers to choose products reducing energy consumption and their energy bills. A new, more robust A to G scale showing the energy efficiency of household appliances to keep pace with technological progress was approved by MEPs.
13/06/2017 - Culture, education and youth
The EU today celebrates 30 years of its 'Erasmus' programme. From Erasmus to Erasmus+, 9 million people have now benefited from exchanges abroad.
12/06/2017 - Food, farming and fisheries
The Council held an orientation debate on the legislative proposal for a new regulation on organic production and labelling of organic products.
12/06/2017 - Asylum and migration / Justice and citizens’ rights
Ministers exchanged views on migration policy, in particular on the situation in the Central Mediterranean and on the implementation of the Malta declaration of 3 February 2017.
09/06/2017 - Energy, environment and climate / Transport and travel
The Council agreed on a general approach on a proposal to increase regulatory oversight and price transparency for cross-border parcel delivery services. Ministers also adopted two sets of conclusions: on the priorities for the EU's maritime transport policy up to 2020 and on road safety.
- Outcome of the Council meeting
- More transparent cross-border parcel delivery services – Council agrees its stance
- EU's maritime transport policy up to 2020
- EU sets new target of halving the number of people seriously injured on our roads
- More press releases from the Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council
