Europe Daily News, 25 October 2022 | Perspectives & Events

COMPETITION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10928 - ICI / Benvic)
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.10910 - Macquarie / Aberdeen / AIP / Certain MásMóvil Assets)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10827 - Scintia / Beirsdorf)
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10847 - NBH / NLMK Dansteel)
Commission provides "guidance" on its leniency policy and practice - IP/22/6373
Competition: Eurobarometer surveys show strong support among EU citizens and SMEs for competition policy - IP/22/6374
Commission clears acquisition of Neovia by Oaktree, Ares and Vector (M.10901) - Midday Express
Commission clears acquisition of Zurich Sander Vermögensverwaltung by Cinven (M.10857) - Midday Express
Commission clears the acquisition of joint control of Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Group Holdings Ltd by Global Infrastructure Management and Meridiam (M.10945) - Midday Express
Decision in Case C.1887 - Mediaset - Article 265 Invitation to Act Commission decision rejecting its jurisdiction within the meaning of Articles 1 and 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/20041
Spain - The CNMC fines pharmaceutical company Merck 39 million euros for abuse of a dominant position in the market for vaginal contraceptive rings
UK - CMA considers remedy to address concerns in chemical admixtures merger

STATE AID

Commission approves €35 million Italian aid measure to support commercial bus transport operators in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine (SA.104566) - Midday Express

TRADE & CUSTOMS

Agenda for: Trade Policy Committee (Deputy Members) - 28 October 2022
Council adopted EU single window for customs
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 389/2012 as regards the exchange of information maintained in the electronic registers concerning economic operators who move excise goods between Member States for commercial purposes
EU and Japan strengthen economic cooperation through high-level dialogue - Midday Express
DG Okonjo-Iweala urges update to WTO rules to address global food market challenges
Europe’s aluminium industry warns against sanctioning Russian metal - Financial Times
Calls for bans of Russian metal poses risks of destruction in the European aluminium industry - See Statement by Face-aluminium

INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY

Agenda for: Working Party on Competitiveness & Growth (Tourism) - 28 October 2022
- - Draft Council Conclusions on ‘European Agenda for Tourism 2030'
The Commission publishes guidelines to help teachers address misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence and promote its ethical use - IP/22/6338, FactSheet, Ethical Guidelines & Report Summary
European Research Council: Researchers to tackle complex science challenges with new grants worth €295 million - Midday Express

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Agenda for: Working party on financial services and banking union (CSDR) - 07 November 2022
Minutes of 1st Meeting of the High-Level Expert Group on scaling up sustainable finance in low- and middle-income countries - 27 September 2022
Statement by Commissioner McGuinness on the outcomes of the first HLG on Sanctions - 24 October 2022
ESMA has withdrawn the credit rating agency (CRA) registration of Rating-Agentur Expert RA, GmbH (RAEX)

EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL POLICY

Directive (EU) 2022/2041 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on adequate minimum wages in the European Union

ENERGY

‘Fit for 55’: Council agrees on stricter rules for energy performance of buildings
Europe has reached a critical moment in tackling energy shortages - Financial Times
European gas slumps below €100 for first time since Russia cut supplies - Financial Times

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

Main results - Environment Council - 24 October 2022
Commission secures ambitious EU negotiating mandate for the COP27 on Climate and COP15 on Biodiversity - IP/22/6383 - Council conclusions & Statement
EU-Morocco Green Partnership: Commission adopts a key programme to support the agricultural and forestry sectors in Morocco - IP/22/6362
Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - Western Scheldt
Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Chromium (VI) and interpretation of what constitutes hazardous waste
Answer given by EVP Timmermans to a MEP written question - EU emissions trading system: emergency mechanism and suspension
Answer given by EVP Timmermans to a MEP written question - Reform of the ETS system
EU struggles to avoid COP-out on climate goals - Some countries have concerns about energy crisis adding costs to green transition - Financial Times
Letter: Nord Stream leaks put methane emissions on the agenda - From Alessia Virone and others - Financial Times

DATA PRIVACY CYBERSECURITY

Agenda for: Horizontal Working Party on Cyber Issues - 26 October 2022
Answer given by Mr Breton to a MEP written question - Technological independence and enhanced cybersecurity
EDPS, Eurojust and EPPO are hosting a conference on data protection in the field of criminal justice in the EU.

ECB, EURO & ECONOMY

Agenda for: Council of the European Union (Economic & Financial Affairs) - “List of A Items” - 8 November 2022
EU Cohesion Policy: €23 million for a just climate transition in Malta - Midday Express
EU Cohesion policy: €48 million for a fair climate transition in Loire-Atlantique - Midday Express
ECB - October 2022 euro area bank lending survey
Opening remarks by President von der Leyen at the International Expert Conference on the Recovery, Reconstruction and Modernisation of Ukraine

FUTURE OF EUROPE

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2034 of 24 October 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 1352/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen
Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2022/2035 of 24 October 2022 implementing Decision 2014/932/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Yemen
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2051 of 24 October 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2015/1763 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2043 of 24 October 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1755 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Burundi
Council Regulation (EU) 2022/2042 of 24 October 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 1284/2009 imposing certain specific restrictive measures in respect of the Republic of Guinea
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2052 of 24 October 2022 amending Decision 2010/638/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Republic of Guinea

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