In recent years, the concern that some branded products might be inferior in the Member States that have joined the European Union since 2004 has become ever more apparent. This concern has come to be known as the ‘dual quality of products’. To address the issue, between 2018 and 2019,
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2020 European Commission Appointed
Following the conclusion of the hearings process, Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect von der Leyen. In a roll call vote, MEPs approved the new College of Commissioners with 461 votes in favor, 157 against and 89 abstentions. During her opening statement, European Commission President-elect Ursula
EU Budget 2020 Approved
EU Budget 2020: investing more in climate, jobs and the youth in focus Over €500 million more dedicated to climate action Support for the young: boosting Erasmus and the fight against youth unemployment Last annual budget of current financial framework 2014-2020 For next year’s EU budget, MEPs have secured better support
EC presented Non-paper on Montenegro’s EU progress
EU Fall 2019 Economic Forecast
The EU's economy is now in its seventh consecutive year of growth and is forecast to continue expanding in 2020 and 2021. Labor markets remain strong and unemployment continues to fall. However, the external environment has become much less supportive and uncertainty is running high. This is particularly affecting the
EU-MKD-ALB: A geo-strategic and historic mistake of the EU
EESC criticizes European Council decision to deny the opening of accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, it's a geo-strategic and historic mistake The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is deeply disappointed about EU leaders' decision to further postpone opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania at the European
European Parliament: the EU Electoral Law
the EU Electoral Law he European Parliament did not always enjoy the powers and democratic legitimacy it does now. This is clear from a quick glance at how Parliament has evolved. Starting life as an Assembly – a name reminiscent of institutions linked to international diplomacy – with members simply appointed
EIB supports clean urban transport
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided almost EUR 200m to cut the polluting emissions produced by buses in Spain's largest cities. The EU bank has been providing this financing since 2017 under the Cleaner Transport Facility, which aims to promote cleaner transport systems. This joint EIB-European Commission financing instrument is
EU Summer 2019 Economic Forecast: Growth clouded by external factors
Madrid is banning high-polluting vehicles
Unlocking the resource potential of undiscovered mineral deposits
Raw materials like nickel are crucial for the production of batteries that are a key technology for low-emission mobility and the circular economy. With the demand for batteries expected to grow exponentially in the next few years, the creation of a competitive and sustainable battery manufacturing industry will be more
Progress Report on Montenegro 2019
European Commission's Report on Montenegro 2019 - key findings Political criteria The reporting period continued to be marked by the low level of trust in the electoral framework, which needs to be revised in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. A temporary parliamentary committee on reform of electoral and other legislation was established