EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc. (Archive)

NIESR launches WhatsApp-style video on the PM’s EU negotiations

BIS:  UK and 18 other EU countries call for business red tape reduction

10DS:  PM meeting with the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk: 29 November 2015

Consolidating peace & deepening reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border region

WAG:  £12m EU backed bio-refining research & innovation project gets the ‘green’ light

State aid:  EC authorises UK support to convert Lynemouth power station to biomass

British homes to get smart meters under €315bn Investment Plan for Europe

Comorbidity of substance use and mental disorders in Europe

EU provides €100m to support reform and economic development in Georgia

Instant payments across Europe by November 2017

Antitrust: new EC Guidelines on joint selling of olive oil, beef and veal, and arable crops

EU PNR and data protection reform

High level debate on the persecution of Christians in the world

Successful ratification of the Intergovernmental Agreement on the Single Resolution Mechanism

Overhaul of prospectus rules

Banking union: Single resolution fund on schedule for 1 January 2016

Many Europeans still exposed to harmful air pollution

EU to fund new research on Xylella ~ Xylella: further work needed on role of grapevine ~ Upcoming EFSA public consultations plan now online ~ EFSA@EXPO: conference material now online ~ Ethoxyquin: EFSA safety assessment inconclusive

Europol: deal on new powers to step up EU police cooperation

Ending EU citizens' bank secrecy in Liechtenstein

Hungary: no systemic threat to democracy, says EC, but concerns remain

MEPs welcome new circular economy proposals but regret weaker waste targets

MEPs hail EU-Turkey deal but say human rights and freedoms must be respected

Parliament and Council close to deal on EU Passenger Name Record directive

Permanent relocation scheme and list of safe countries of origin

EC takes action to combat terrorism and illegal trafficking of firearms & explosives ~ EU Internet Forum: Countering terrorist content and hate speech online

Climate change adaptation in Europe: tracking progress and sharing know-how

Protection gaps risk exposing children with disabilities to abuse

No time for business as usual:  Europe must begin in its regions & cities

Local leaders back EC's European Agenda for Migration

Women on boards:  MEPs urge ministers to agree a position at last

Refugee Crisis: Greece activates EU Civil protection mechanism and triggers RABIT mechanism

Fair wages could stabilise economy and boost competiveness in Europe

Spotlight on women at Serco – Anita’s story