EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc. (Archive)

TUC: May should accept EU offer of ‘bridge’ to avoid cliff-edge

ICO:  ePrivacy reform: Privacy & electronic communications regulations (PECR) under review

EU News:  Data Privacy Shield: MEPs alarmed at undermining of privacy safeguards in the US

EC investigates alternative to divestment commitment for Royal Bank of Scotland ~ HMT:  Evidence gathering to take place on UK plan to resolve RBS’ State aid commitment

Optimising safety information for medicines in Europe throughout product lifecycle

End of roaming: final hurdle cleared

Brexit: MEPs agree on key conditions for approving UK withdrawal agreement ~ Statement by Michel Barnier at the plenary session of the European Parliament

Palm oil: the high cost of cultivating the cheap vegetable oil ~ MEPs call for clampdown on imports of unsustainable palm oil and use in biofuel

Renewables assuming greater role in the EU energy mix, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Council adopts conclusions on the promotion and protection of the rights of the child

International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans

Car emissions: MEPs urge EC and member states to clean up their act

Hate speech & fake news: remove content, impose fines, foster media literacy?

New EU rules on medical devices to enhance patient safety and modernise public health

New rules make cash flow investments by start-ups and SMEs safer

Migration: the answer needs to be global

ESMA identifies areas for improvements in shareholder identification and communication systems

MEPs approve €71.5m in EU aid after natural disasters in UK, Cyprus, Portugal

Draft guidance on assessing safety of feed additives for target species

European Solidarity Corps needs proper funding, urge MEPs

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