COMPETITION
- Appeal brought on 24 August 2023 by Polwax S.A. against the judgment of the General Court of 14 June 2023 in Case T-585/20, Polwax Vs. Commission (Case C-541/23 P)
Re: set aside in its entirety the judgment of the General Court of the EU in Case T-585/20, Polwax Vs. Commission; and annulment of the decision in Case M.9014
STATE AID
- Appeal brought on 21 August 2023 by Ryanair DAC and Airport Marketing Services Ltd against the judgment of the General Court of 14 June 2023 in Case T-79/21, Ryanair and Airport Marketing Services Vs. Commission (Case C-535/23 P)
Re: annulment of Commission Decision (EU) 2020/1671 of 2 August 2019 on State aid SA.47867 2018/C (ex 2017/FC) granted by France to Ryanair and Airport Marketing Services - Commission approves €100 million Italian scheme to support the production of electrolysers to foster the transition to a net-zero economy (SA.107269) – IP/23/4730
- Commission approves €2.5 billion Czech State aid scheme to support the decarbonisation and energy efficiency of industrial processes to foster the transition to a net-zero economy (SA.109055) – IP/23/4788
- EU considers anti-subsidy probe into Chinese wind turbines – Competition commissioner says inquiry could follow similar move to challenge China’s sales of electric vehicles in Europe – Financial Times
TRADE & CUSTOMS
- Action brought on 23 August 2023 – Vossko Vs. Council (Case T-522/23)
Re: annulment of Council Decision (EU) 2023/1056 of 25 May 2023 on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement between the European Union and the Federative Republic of Brazil pursuant to Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 relating to the modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV as a consequence of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union - Agenda for: Meeting of the EU Customs Single Window – Customs Business Group – 26 October 2023
- Minutes & Working Documents of the discussions of the round 2024-01 for Suspensions & Quotas – 11 July 2023
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 – Outcome of the European Parliament’s first reading (Strasbourg, 2 to 5 October 2023)
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of the Union and its Member States from economic coercion by third countries – Outcome of the European Parliament’s first reading (Strasbourg, 2 to 5 October 2023)
- Proposal for a Council Decision on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Cooperation Committee in Trade configuration established by Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Kazakhstan, of the other part as regards a decision establishing a list of 15 persons who are willing and able to serve as arbitrators in dispute settlement proceedings
- France blocks American takeover of nuclear suppliers – The economy ministry cited strategic concerns in vetoing the takeover of France-based Segault by American industrial machinery giant Flowserve – Politico.eu
INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY
- Agenda for: Working Party on Commodities (PROBA) – 19 October 2023
- Geographical indications for craft and industrial products: Council gives its final approval
- WP Innovation in Agriculture – Meeting of 5-6 October 2023 – Item 1: Presentation on biotechnology patents in plant breeding
FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Action brought on 21 August 2023 – Middle East Bank, Munich Branch Vs. Commission (Case T-518/23)
Re: annulment of the European Commission’s implementing decision under the second paragraph of Article 5 of the EU Blocking Statute (Regulation (EC) 2271/96) of 27 April 2023 in favour of Clearstream Banking AG vis-à-vis the applicant - Council gives its final approval for consumer credit directive – better consumer protection for credits online
- Agenda for: Commission Expert Group on Banking, Payments and Insurance – 19 October 2023
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Payment Systems Market Expert Group – 03 October 2022
- ESMA provides analysis on issuers’ potential benefits from an ESG pricing effect
TAXATION
- Request for a preliminary ruling from the Tribunal de première instance du Luxembourg (Belgium) of 16 June 2023 – UN Vs. État belge – (Case C-380/23, Monmorieux)
Re: Article 24 of the Convention between France and Belgium – Double taxation – Article 19 of the TEU, Article 45 of the TFEU and Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU - Council Directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation – Adoption
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL POLICY
- Council of the European Union (Employment, Social Policy, Health & Consumer Affairs) – 09 October 2023
– Council Recommendation on developing social economy framework conditions – Statement by the Hungarian delegation - Nearly two out of ten cases of depression in Europe are linked to stress at work, according to European Trade Union Institute
AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
- EU farmers keep up production in spite of adverse weather events – Midday Express
- Answer given by Mr Wojciechowski to a MEP written question – Support to frontline Member States in the light of recent developments regarding the transport of grain from Ukraine
ENERGY
- The Council adopted new rules to raise the share of renewable energy in the EU’s overall energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030 with an additional 2.5% indicative top up
- Quarterly reports confirm improving market fundamentals in gas and electricity markets at the beginning of 2023 – see the Report issue 1/2023
- Remarks by Executive Vice-President Šefčovič on the results of the third joint EU gas purchasing tender
- France urges swift deal on EU power reform to counter US subsidies – Energy minister says bloc will lose out to Biden’s IRA if Paris and Berlin fail to resolve differences over nuclear power – Financial Times
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
- Agenda for: Working Party on the Environment – 9 and 10 October 2023
- Agenda for: Council of the European Union (Environment) – 16 October 2023
- Agenda for: Working Party on International Environment Issues (UNECE Espoo) – 16 October 2023
- RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector
- The Council appointed Wopke Hoekstra as new European Commissioner, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen
- Minutes of the 19th Meeting of the “Multi-Stakeholder Platform on Protecting and Restoring the World’s Forests, including the EUTR/FLEGT” – 28 September 2023
- Commission welcomes completion of key ‘Fit for 55′ legislation, putting EU on track to exceed 2030 targets – IP/23/4754
– QaA – Strengthening and expanding EU Emissions Trading with a dedicated Social Climate Fund to help citizens in the transition
– QaA – Making our energy system fit for our climate targets
– QaA – Sustainable transport, infrastructure and fuels
– QaA – Increasing the ambition of the EU’s Effort Sharing Regulation and boosting natural carbon sinks
HEALTH, FOOD & PRODUCT SAFETY
- Agenda for: Working Party on Public Health – 13 October 2023
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2108 of 6 October 2023 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards food additives nitrites (E 249-250) and nitrates (E 251-252)
- The Council has adopted new rules for the labelling of organic pet food, making it easier for pet owners to purchase organic food for their pets
- Large majority of Europeans consider mental health promotion as important as physical health promotion – IP/23/4782
DIGITAL & INFORMATION SOCIETY
DATA PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY
- Croatian SA imposed an administrative fine on the data controller – the Debt Collection Agency EOS Matrix in the amount of 5.470.000,00 EUR due to violations of Articles 5, 6, 9, 12,13 and 32 of the GDPR
TRANSPORT & MOBILITY
ECB, EURO & ECONOMY
- The European Investment Fund, supported by InvestEU, has signed an agreement worth up to €58 million for Swedish SMEs – Midday Express
- Commission receives second payment request from Bulgaria for €724 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – Midday Express
- Commission disburses third payment of €18.5 billion to Italy under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – Midday Express
FUTURE OF EUROPE
- Agenda for: Meeting of the Coreper (Part.1 & Part.2) – October 2023
- Main results – Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Granada, 6 October 2023 – see the Granada declaration
– Opening remarks by President von der Leyen & Remarks by President Charles Michel
– Declaration by the President of the European Council - European Week of Regions and Cities puts the spotlight on Cohesion Policy and its role in supporting regions face the effects of Russia’s war on Ukraine – IP/23/4793
- Speech by President von der Leyen at the plenary of the European Campus Renaissance
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- Action brought on 9 August 2023 – Mironovich Shor Vs. Council (Case T-489/23)
Re: annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1047 & Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1045, lists the applicant under No 1 of Annex I to that regulation - Action brought on 11 August 2023 – Makhlouf Vs. Council (Case T-490//23, T-491/23; T-492/23)
Re: Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1035 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1027; restrictive measures; Syria - Action brought on 11 August 2023 – Mhana Vs. Council (Case T-496/23)
Re: Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1035 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1027; restrictive measures; Syria - Action brought on 14 August 2023 – Sharif Vs. Council (Case T-503/23)
Re: annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1035 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1027; restrictive measures; Syria - Chemical Weapons: EU restrictive measures prolonged for an additional year
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the attacks against Israel
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