Contest
- NObjections to Notified Concentration (Case M.11176 – Lone Star/Centromotion)
- NChallenge to notified concentration (Case M.11258 – BDT / Sofima Holdings / Sofima)
- NObjection to notified concentration (Case M.10821 – Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. / Trelleborg Wheel Systems Holding)
- CAcquisition of Dachser & Fercam Italia by Dachser (M.11252) cleared by omission – Midday Express
- CTPG and KKR acquisition of A-Gas cleared (M.11277) – Midday Express
- aAustria – Cartel court imposes €85,000 fine on Oras Invest for carrying out prohibited merger
- BErgium – Vertical merger: Competition authorities conditionally approve acquisition of Pannoc Chemie by ACE Pharmaceuticals Belgium and Febelco
- GGermany – German Federal Cartel Office launches abuse lawsuit against Coca-Cola
- CRepublic of Zeko – authorities fined KTA Technika and První SaZ Plzeň for cartel in railway crossing area
- TNetherlands – ACM tackles online shops with fake discounts
- UK – CMA: Arcelik / Whirlpool EMEA Merger Investigation – See parties’ initial submissions
- UK – The CMA has served a first enforcement order in connection with the completion of the acquisition of HAS-Vent Holdings Limited by Lindab International AB.
state aid
- aAuthorization of State aid under Articles 107 and 108 TFEU – If the Commission has no objections – SA.108036 and SA.107619
trade and customs
- COmitted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2519 of 30 October 2023 on the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature
- MMinutes of the Kimberley Process Committee Meeting – 12 October 2023
- aVice President Dombrovskis responds to written questions from European Parliament members – STC – 64% owned by Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund – acquires 9.9% stake in Spanish strategic company Telefonica
internal market and industry
- aAgenda: Working Group on Competitiveness and Growth (Internal Market) – 23 November 2023
- aAgenda: Working Group on Competitiveness and Growth (Internal Market – Attaché) – 17 November 2023
- SUnderculling is a serious problem for the majority of EU small and medium-sized businesses, Eurobarometer shows – IP/23/5732
- TEuropean Innovation Council approves €1 billion deep tech venture investment in one year – IP/23/5728
- InvestEU supports EUR 25 million agreement between EIB and Germitec to fund research and development of innovative medical technologies – IP/23/5761
raw materials
- CCouncil and Parliament reach tentative agreement on Critical Ingredients Act
- COmission welcomes political agreement on critical raw materials law – IP/23/5733 and EP statement
- CCritical Ingredients Act, 15 NGOs call for stronger controls over project sustainability certification – see position paper
chemicals
- COmitted Regulation (EU) 2023/2482 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 November 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 on bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) substances in medical devices
Financial operations
- ○Case C-695/22, Pinion of the Attorney General Giovanni Pitruzzella of 14 November 2023 in v. Fondi.Česká Narodny Banka
Re: References for preliminary decisions – Markets in financial instruments – Directive 2014/65/EU – Articles 3 and 34 – Investment intermediaries – Article 56 TFEU – Freedom of provision of services - CChairman McGuinness discusses digital and sustainable finance in Singapore – Midday Express
- TEBA announces EU-wide transparency activities and risk assessment report publication timing for 2023
energy
- aAgenda: Energy Working Group – November 14, 2023
- aAgenda: Energy Working Group – November 16, 2023
- EMaking progress towards a just energy transition
- EU Renewable Energy Financing Mechanism: €40 million awarded to 8 solar projects
- aCER-CEER Webinar: Evolving trends in the European gas market – November 16, 2023
- TThe huge value of cross-border electricity transmission in the EU The high value of cross-border electricity transmission capacity shows that the EU needs more connections between countries – see Bruegel paper
environment and climate change
- CMore than €396 million in funding for 171 new LIFE projects in environment and climate across Europe – IP/23/5736 & QaA
- JStatement by the Secretary for Climate Action and the COP28 President-designate
- CHoekstra visits China to discuss climate change ahead of COP28 – Midday Express
- TEducation for Climate Day 2023 will focus on the green capabilities of learners and educators across the EU – Midday Express
- aMr Sinkevicius’ response to MEP’s written question – EU law on the use of hazardous substances in electrical equipment: implications for animal welfare and biodiversity conservation
Digital & Information Society
- IInteroperable European law: Council and Parliament sign agreement for more efficient digital public services across the EU
- TEuropean interoperability law improves online public services for people and businesses – IP/23/5730
Data privacy and cyber security
- SSummary of the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the proposed Regulation establishing the European Union’s procedures for the authorization and supervision of medicinal products for human use and establishing rules governing the European Medicines Agency
- SSummary of the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the proposed Regulation on Standard Essential Patents and the amendments to Regulation (EU) 2017/1001
- SSummary of the opinion of the European Data Protection Supervisor on the regulatory proposal for additional protection certificates for plant protection products
- DDecision No. 18/2023 of the Smart Networks and Services Joint Venture Board of 11 October 2023 establishes internal regulations regarding the restriction of certain rights of data subjects in relation to the processing of personal data in the framework of the functioning of smart networks. Established and service joint venture
transport and mobility
- MMinutes of the 55th meeting of the Committee for Safe Seas and the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (COSS) – November 7, 2023
A realm of freedom, security and justice
- COmitted Delegated Regulation (EU) of 11 September 2023 …/… Regulation (EU) No 1093 of the European Parliament and of the Council on regulatory technical standards specifying the significance of weaknesses and the type of information to be collected. Supplementary to 2010.Practical implementation of the collection, analysis and dissemination of information contained in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CFT) Central Database as described in Article 9a(2) of the Regulation – Annex reference
ecb, euro, economy
- TEU Solidarity Fund grants Italy €94.7 million upfront in response to floods in Emilia-Romagna – Midday Express
the future of europe
- EEuropean Commission and European Court of Auditors: Interuniversity Conference – IP/23//5611
- EVice President Šefčović, Commissioners Hahn and Reinders join the General Affairs Committee – Midday Express
external relations
- EThe U provides 110 million euros in additional humanitarian aid to support Ukrainians affected by the war – IP/23/5763
- EThe EU Western Balkans Ministerial Conference was held in Brussels, bringing together EU foreign ministers and foreign ministers from the Western Balkans.
- Joint report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of the action plan on military mobility 2.0 from November 2022 to October 2023
- CCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2023/2539 of 13 November 2023 in support of the project on promoting effective arms export controls
EU sanctions
- CCouncil implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2576 of 13 November 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 on restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
- CCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2023/2540 of 13 November 2023 amending Decision on Restrictive Measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (CFSP) 2016/849
- CCouncil implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2573 of 13 November 2023 implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2309 on restrictive measures taking into account the situation in Haiti
- CCouncil Decision (CFSP) 2023/2575 of 13 November 2023 amends Decision (CFSP) 2022/2319 on restrictive measures taking into account the situation in Haiti