Europe Daily News, 04 April 2022 | Perspectives & Events

EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19

HEALTH

EU Digital COVID Certificate: Commission adopts equivalence decisions for Colombia (see Decision (EU) 2022/533) and Malaysia (see Decision (EU) 2022/534)

STATE AID

Commission approves €3 million Cypriot scheme to support companies and the self-employed of certain sectors affected by the coronavirus pandemic (SA.102081) - Midday Express
Commission approves Latvian scheme, including €1.5 million budget increase, to support the agricultural sector affected by the coronavirus pandemic (SA.102274) - Midday Express

COMPETITION

Action brought on 15 February 2022 - Credit Suisse Group and Others Vs. Commission (Case T-84/22)
Re: annulment of the Commission Decision C(2021) 8612 final in Case AT.40135 - FOREX (Sterling Lads) pursuant to Article 263 TFEU; or partially annul Article 1 of the Decision pursuant to Article 263 TFEU and reduce the fine imposed in Article 2 of the Decision pursuant to Article 261 TFEU
Agenda of the Working Party on Competition of 04 April 2022
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10690 - Nordic Capital / Ellos Group)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10611 - Generali France / La Médicale)
Commission clears acquisition of ELAG and the accident and health insurance portfolio of EVAG by Swiss Life (M.10602) - Midday Express
Commission clears acquisition of joint control of WCX by CDPQ, Transurban, AustralianSuper, CPP Investments and Tawreed (M.10675) - Midday Express

TRADE & CUSTOMS

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) …/... of 1.4.2022 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (CN: 3006 40 00 - composite system for teeth restorationin)
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) …/... of 28.3.2022 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/625 as regards Combined Nomenclature and Harmonised System codes and import conditions of certain composite products, amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2122 as regards certain goods and pet birds exempted from official controls at border control posts and amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/630 as regards requirements for composite products exempted from official controls at border control posts
Answer given by EVP Dombrovskis to a MEP written question - Licencing, protection of intellectual property rights, connected cars and a level playing field for EU companies in foreign markets
Answer given by EVP Dombrovskis to a MEP written question - Transport of goods to Belgium from Xinjiang
Final Report, Executive Summary - Ex post evaluation of the implementation of the Trade Agreement between the EU and its Member States and Colombia, Peru and Ecuador
- Final Report – Vol. I: Main Report
- Final Report – Vol. II: Annexes
- Final Report – Vol. III: Case Studies

INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY

Agenda for: Working Party on Competitiveness and Growth (Industry) of 5 April 2022
CSR - REACH Authorisation decisions - Chromic acid – Neoperl
REACH - List of Amendments to Annex XVII – Restrictions as of 29 March 2022
Pharmaceutical industry provides unpublished data on chemical substances - ECHA/NR/22/06

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Financial services: European Commission adopts additional equivalence Decisions for US exchanges - IP/22/2263
MiCA: Proposal for a regulation on Markets in crypto-assets - Three-column table to commence trilogues

TAXATION

Withholding taxes – new EU system to avoid double taxation - Proposal for a directive - Feedback period: 01 April 2022 - 24 June 2022

ENERGY

Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - The Ukrainian crisis and gas connections between Spain and the EU
Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - The need for an immediate end to dependence on Russian hydrocarbons
Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - Commission evaluation of the implementation of the 2014 European Energy Security Strategy

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

Agenda for: Working Party on Environment of 06 & 08 April 2022
Minutes of the expert groups Meeting of the Technical Advisory Board (TAB) of the Environmental Footprint (EF) Transition Phase Online of 15th November 2021
Twelfth meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention (OEWG-12) Face-to-face segment (Nairobi, 4-6 April 2022) - First EU coordination

DIGITAL SINGLE MARKET & INFORMATION SOCIETY

ECB, EURO & ECONOMY

Agenda for: Council of the EU (Economic & Financial Affairs) of 5 April 2022
Council adopts €150 million assistance to the Republic of Moldova
Speech by Isabel Schnabel: “The Agenda for Europe: Macroeconomic and Structural Policy Challenges”
InvestEU: Investment Committee approves EU guarantee for €1.9 billion investment in clean energy, education, improved internet connections and water and wastewater infrastructure - Midday Express

FUTURE OF EUROPE

Agenda for: Meeting of the Coreper (Part.1 {Documents} & Part.2 {Documents}) of 06 April 2022

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Action brought on 18 February 2022 - Kande Mupompa Vs. Council - Case T-90/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Ruhorimbere Vs. Council - Case T-91/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Amisi Kumba Vs. Council - Case T-92/22
Action brought on 18 February 2022 - Ramazani Shadary Vs. Council - Case T-93/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Mutondo Vs. Council - Case T-94/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Kanyama Vs. Council - Case T-95/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Kampete Vs. Council - Case T-96/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Ilunga Luyoyo Vs. Council - Case T-97/22
Action brought on 21 February 2022 - Boshab Vs. Council - Case T-98/22
Re: annulment of Council decision (CFSP) 2021/2181 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2177 of 9 December 2021
Eurobarometer: EU citizens show strong support for common defence and security policy - Midday Express
EU-China Summit: Restoring peace and stability in Ukraine is a shared responsibility - IP/22/2214, Statement by President von der Leyen & Remarks by President Charles Michel

RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

Ukraine: €17 billion of EU funds to help refugees
Frequently asked questions on crypto-assets concerning sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine
Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russian atrocities committed in Bucha and other Ukrainian towns
Ukraine: Commission welcomes the adoption of its proposals for Cohesion's Action for Refugees in Europe and for additional flexibility under the 2014-2020 Home Affairs funds - Midday Express
Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
Action brought on 8 March 2022 - RT France Vs. Council - Case T-125/22
Re: annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/351 and of Council Regulation (EU) 2022/350 of 1 March 2022 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine
DG Fisma - Restrictive measures & sanctions adopted following Russia's military aggression against Ukraine as of 04 April 2022

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