EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc. (Archive)

EC approves Ball's acquisition of Rexam, subject to conditions

UK: Rural internet expansion across UK by Gigaclear gets £18m EIB support

FCO:  Minister for Europe welcomes new Governor of Gibraltar

NHS Confed:  EU data protection ruling – (NHS Confed:  NHS secures tighter EU rules to keep unsafe doctors & nurses away)

Migration and UK EU referendum dominate post-summit debate

10DS:  PM urges European leaders to relax trade rules with Jordan

FCO:  Voting in the Referendum for UK nationals living in Sweden

EU News: Statement by Commissioner Vestager on EU state aid rules in the steel sector ~ State aid: EC orders Belgium to recover €211m from several steel companies within the Duferco group)

HO:  New report promotes joined up working on serious offenders

Next step in mutual defence – European Defence Union, say MEPs

EC opens investigation into alleged aid to 2 container terminal operators in Port of Antwerp, Belgium

The Netherlands promotes multidisciplinary approach to tackle people smuggling

More growth and fewer shocks

Your Europe, Your Say! 2016 school debate kicks off

All member states should show solidarity and take responsibility

Draft rule paves the way for EU exports of apples and pears to the US

Circular economy to have considerable benefits, but challenges remain

Responsible Research & Innovation – science and civil society working together

Dutch FM Koenders challenges European whizzkids to build apps for a more transparent EU

TiSA talks: Trade MEPs recommendations

Stop geo-blocking and boost e-commerce & digital innovation, says EP

Illegal corporate tax deals: EP calls for compensation for countries that suffer

EU invests €217m in energy infrastructure

Summing up Luxembourg Presidency:  Bettel warns against temptation to withdraw

New EMCDDA insights into naloxone, the overdose antidote that can help save lives

MEPs discuss vetoing plan to relax diesel car emission limits

Report by President Donald Tusk to the EP on the outcome of the December European Council

EC proposes to strengthen the exchange of criminal records on non-EU citizens

Poland: MEPs debate rule of law issues with Prime Minister Szydło

EC approves acquisition of Navitaire by Amadeus

Know more about the effects of the chemicals we use in Europe

MEPs move to reduce permitted sugar content in baby foods

EESC supports unlocking of up to €150bn in additional credit through safe securitisation practices

2015 Employment and Social Developments review

EASO publishes a Country of Origin Information (COI) report on security situation in Afghanistan

MEPs urge Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine to pursue reform and Russia to leave

State aid: EC adopts 3 decisions requiring taxation of ports in the Netherlands, Belgium and France

Make consumers active participants in the energy market and ensure transparent energy pricing

Human rights: EU seamen detained in India, Ethiopia and North Korea nuclear test

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