EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc.
IEA: The Institute of Economic Affairs has announced the launch of the IEA Brexit Prize. the first prize of €100,000 will be awarded to the best blueprint for the UK after the EU. The IEA believes that we need to give serious consideration to how the UK could have a free & prosperous economy outside the EU given that exit is a serious possibility after the next election. The deadline for entries is Monday 16 September 2013.
EU News: The European Commission is taking action to improve Union-wide prosecution of criminals who defraud EU taxpayers by establishing a European Public Prosecutor's Office.
Its exclusive task will be to investigate & prosecute and, where relevant, bring to judgement – in the Member States' courts - crimes affecting the EU budget. The EPPO will be an independent institution, subject to democratic oversight.
Its exclusive task will be to investigate & prosecute and, where relevant, bring to judgement – in the Member States' courts - crimes affecting the EU budget. The EPPO will be an independent institution, subject to democratic oversight.
EU News: The European Commission has launched a public consultation on ways to improve access to justice in the field of the environment – See ‘Consultations’ section for more information.
EU News: Europe wastes about 89m tons of food every year. That is why the EC is asking for opinions about the European food production & consumption system. The consultation asks for ideas on immediate action to reduce food waste & more generally on how to ensure our food system is using resources efficiently – See ‘Consultations’ section for more information.
