EU Legislation, Initiatives, etc. (Archive)

ESRC:  Researcher's first project prompts new EU approach to fuel poverty

Insolvency Service:  Re-cast EU Insolvency Regulation comes into force

CJEU: Proof of vaccine defect ~ CJEU: Employees’ rights in the event of transfers of undertakings

Guidance on characterisation of microorganisms used as feed additives or production organisms

EFSA confirms safe levels for nitrites and nitrates added to food

Aviation: EC is taking the European drone sector to new heights

Digital economy & society in the EU" - New digital publication presenting our online world in figures

EC approves €377m of French & German aid to develop innovative Airbus X6 helicopter

Joint EU-U.S. statement following the EU-U.S. Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Meeting

EU channels extra support for Portugal to help with forest fires

EU signs the Istanbul Convention ~ Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

First round of Article 50 negotiations with the UK

EC brings together non-confessional organisations to discuss "The Future of Europe: a values-based and effective Union"

EU-NATO cooperation

EU external action on counter-terrorism: Council adopts conclusions

ESMA consults on draft standards for trading obligation for derivatives under MiFIR

Migrants face long road to integration in Europe’s labour market

New EU rules on sustainable & transparent external fishing activities

EU response to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – a sustainable European future

Cyber attacks: EU ready to respond with a range of measures, including sanctions

Integration: New Skills Profile tool to help non-EU nationals enter the labour market

Uniform format for short-stay visas (Schengen); New regulation on the update of security features

Solidarity with Italy: €1.2bn of EU funds to support reconstruction works after the earthquakes

EC forges ahead on new transparency rules for tax planning intermediaries

Antitrust: EC fines three car lighting system producers €27m in cartel settlement

Hazardous substances in electrical & electronic equipment - Council and Parliament reached a deal

EFSA reinforces independence policy

Romania, UK, Belgium & Switzerland – coordinated takedown of a Romanian THB criminal network

REACH inspectors find that not all companies are complying with authorisation requirements

ECB to develop a service for the settlement of instant payments

Assessing allergenicity of GM plants: new EFSA guidance provides advice

Consumer protection in the digital age; EU-wide cooperation

EU announces €85 as Uganda faces world's fastest growing refugee crisis ~ EU needs to offer mayors 'answers' to migration

Cities & regions key to strengthen economic recovery and undertake structural reforms, new report shows

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