competition
- PAdvance notification of concentration (case M.11233 – Omers / ABP / Kenter)
- PAdvance notice of concentration (Case M.11349 – Macquarie / UBS / RHP / JV)
- NObjection to notified concentration (Case M.10760 – Airbus / Safran / TAC / Aubert & Duval)
- NObjections to notified concentrations (Case M.11296 – WHP/G-Star)
- CPetronord (M.11232) acquisition of PS Energi cleared by omission – Midday Express
- FReims – The General Rapporteur of the AutoritĂ© de la concurrence notes that unannounced inspections have been carried out in production and sales in the food and non-food sectors.
- UK – CMA: Parties’ Response to Statement of Issues in Arçelik/Whirlpool EMEA Merger Investigation
state aid
- aAuthorization of state aid under Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU proceedings in the event of no objection by the Commission – SA.109052; SA.108078; SA.55855 & SA.55854
- CInaction Approves Amendments to State Aid Measures in Support of Polish Getyn Noble Bank Resolution (SA.109418) – IP/23/6042
trade and customs
- aAppeal filed by the European Commission on 14 September 2023 against the judgment of the General Court of 5 July 2023. Case T-126/21, Nevinnomysky Azoth and NAK “Azot” vs. NAK “Azot”. Commission – Case C-568/23 P
Re: Case T-126/21 Nevinnomysky Azot and NAK ‘Azot’ v. NAK ‘Azot’ v. Setting aside the judgment of the General Court of 5 July 2023.The remaining claims are dismissed as groundless in the first instance. - aAgenda: Council of the European Union (Foreign Affairs/Trade) – 27 November 2023
- aAgenda: Trade Policy Committee (General System of Preferences (GSP)) – December 4, 2023
- aAgenda: 251st Customs Law Committee – Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature (Subsection Agriculture and Chemistry) – December 11 and 12, 2023
- 2023 High-quality reports on balance of payments, international investment position, international trade in services, and foreign direct investment statistics (analytical data up to the second quarter of the base quarter of 2022)
- COmitted Implementing Regulation (EU) /… Imposing provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate from the People’s Republic of China
- PProposed Regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council to establish a framework to ensure the safe and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) Amendment 2019/1020 – Analysis of the final compromise towards an agreement
- RRegulation (EU) 2023/2663 ​​of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 applying the generalized tariff preference scheme
- COmitted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2656 of 21 November 2023 on the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature (CN:8528 52 91)
- TThe Council adopted a regulation opening up the EU’s voluntary tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain seafood products in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- EUnited States completes ratification of cutting-edge trade agreement with New Zealand – IP/23/6056 & QaA
- EU-New Zealand: Council gives final green light to free trade agreement
- STrade between the EU and Russia will decline significantly from February 2022 onwards – Eurostat
internal market and industry
- aAgenda: Working Group on Competitiveness and Growth (Internal Market) – 29 and 30 November 2023
- aAgenda: Working Group on Competitiveness and Growth (Internal Market + Ecodesign) – 27 November 2023
- aAgenda: 18th Meeting of the Information Exchange Forum on Enforcement (Automotive) – December 13, 2023
- PProposed regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prohibition of products made with forced labor on the Union market – progress report
- PProposed amendments to Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 and repeal of Regulation (EU) 2018/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council on strengthening COâ‚‚ emission performance standards and integrating reporting obligations for new heavy-duty vehicles – 4-column table
chemicals
- aAgenda: Working Group on International Environmental Issues (International Chemicals/Synergies) – December 1, 2023
- SSummary of decisions of the European Commission on the use and/or authorization of the market placement for use of substances listed in Annex XIV of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council on REACH
intellectual property
- 2First Session of the WIPO Working Group on the Legal Development of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trade Marks (WIPO, Geneva, 13-17 November 2023) – Final Statement of the EU/Member States
agriculture and fisheries
- aAgenda: Meeting of the Technical Advice Expert Group on Organic Production (EGTOP) – Subgroups “Fertilizer” and “Plant Protection” – 29 and 30 November 2023
- MDuration: Produce Market Observatory Expert Group Meeting – Pipfruit – November 6, 2023
employment and social policy
- TAiming for a more equal European Union through social justice
- CCouncil gives final approval to measures to promote social economy
- TThe Council approved the Conclusions on Women and Equality in Sport to promote equal participation, visibility and leadership.
- PProposed Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of workers from risks associated with exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reproductive toxicants at the workplace (meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89) 391/EEC) (codification)
- EUemployment officials say consumers are willing to pay more to protect workers’ rights – Nicholas Schmidt on ensuring better treatment for workers at groups like Uber and Deliveroo claims it will not destroy the gig economy model – Financial Times
energy
- aAgenda: Energy Working Group – November 28, 2023
- CDelegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2202 of 19 September 2023 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2639 and supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council in the renewable energy sector
- EIB loans InvestEU’s SorĂ©gies Group €250 million to accelerate energy transition – IP/23/6087
environment and climate change
- aAgenda: Environmental Working Group – November 27, 28, 30 and December 1, 2023
- aAgenda: Committee on Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 (DWD) – 15 December 2023
- aAgenda: 29th Hybrid Conference of Competent Authorities on the Implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Persistent Organic Pollutants – 29 November 2023
- CCircular economy: what is it? How does it impact EU citizens?
- aMr Sinkevicius’ response to MEP’s written questions – European strategy to deal with the impact of wildfires
- EU countries urge Brussels to reconsider shipping emissions charges – Southern European shipping states say measure risks diverting business from European ports – Financial Times
- COffee and cocoa stored in EU warehouses at risk of destruction under new rules – anti-deforestation laws passed in June restrict the sale of non-compliant stocks within the EU -Financial Times
transport and mobility
- COmission welcomes new global goal for sustainable aviation fuels by UN aviation agency
- aMr Varian’s response to MEP’s written questions – Mobility Package Implementation and Enforcement
Digital & Information Society
Data privacy and cyber security
- Data law: Council adopts new law on fair access and use of data
- EEurope’s power grid is under flood of cyberattacks, industry warns – Cyberattacks against the energy sector are on the rise. This sector needs to accelerate, government officials say – Politico.eu
A realm of freedom, security and justice
- aAgenda: 13th EU-UK Civil Rights Expert Committee Meeting – 4 December 2023
- COmission launches global alliance to combat migrant smuggling at high-level international conference – Midday Express
- EU of Equality Minister discusses ways to end new violence against women
ecb, euro, economy
- COmissions support Italy’s revised €194 billion recovery and resilience plan including REPowerEU chapter* – IP/23/6050 & Financial Times
- PPositive Preliminary Assessment of Slovenia’s €541 million expenditure request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – IP/23/6084 and QaA
the future of europe
- aAgenda: Coreper Meeting (Part 1 and Part 2) – November 29 and December 1, 2023
- â—‹Overview of the main topics to be discussed in the next two weeks of EU Council meetings and upcoming media events – 27 November – 10 December 2023
external relations
- EUS and Ukraine outline sustainable recovery plan at high-level meeting – IP/23/6055
- VAustralian ice-Skinas to boost cooperation on security, skills, innovation and culture – Midday Express
EU-Canada Summit
ECanada-Canadian Summit 2023 – Joint Statement; Remarks from President Charles Michel
– Further advancing the strategic partnership at the 2023 EU-Canada Summit – IP/23/6018
– EU and Canada strengthen cooperation in civil protection and disaster risk management – IP/23/5959
– EU and Canada establish Green Alliance to deepen cooperation on domestic and international policy – IP/23/5946
– EU and Canada conclude accession negotiations to Horizon Europe – IP/23/5952
– EU and Canada launch digital partnership to strengthen strategic cooperation – IP/23/5953