COMPETITION

  • Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11163 - Trafigura / Mota-Engil / LAH / JV)
  • Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11140 - APG / Corsica Sole / Mirova / Driveco)
  • Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11103 - Public Power Corporation / Enel Romania)
  • Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11136 - Petronas / NPI / Canwind and Northwind (JVs))
  • Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11097 - Rocky / Centerbridge/ Indus Reit)
  • Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11046 - IBV / ACEN / ACRI / Singapore JV / Taiwan JV / Philippines JV)
  • Commission clears acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi, subject to conditions (M.10433) - IP23/3136
  • Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli (M.10615)  - IP23/3133
  • Austria - AFCA files application for a fine for market abuse in the automotive industry
  • Germany - Published decision of 3 April 2023: Apple Inc. (USA) - Proceedings pursuant to Section 19a (1) ARC to determine whether there is an overriding importance for competition across markets

STATE AID

  • Commission approves €31 million Croatian scheme to support livestock and crops production sectors in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine (SA.107858) - Midday Express

TRADE & CUSTOMS

  • Council Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 suspending the Common Customs Tariff duties referred to in Article 56(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 on certain agricultural and industrial products
  • Council Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2283 opening and providing for the management of autonomous tariff quotas of the Union for certain agricultural and industrial products
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1142 of 9 June 2023 amending Implementing Regulations (EU) 2020/761 and (EU) 2020/1988 as regards the quantities that may be imported under certain tariff quotas following the agreement between the European Union and the United States of America
  • Decision No 1/2023 of the Joint Committee established by the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America of 26 May 2023 on the mutual recognition of certificates of conformity for marine equipment amending Annexes I, II and III
  • Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - India-EU energy trade and Russian oil sanctions
  • CNI-BUSINESSEUROPE joint statement on Brazil-EU bilateral trade, economic, and political relations
  • EU trade and the environment: Development as the missing side of the triangle - Europe Jacques Delors Policy Paper - June 2023
  • Intermediate goods exports fall in fourth quarter of 2022 amid supply chain disruptions - WTO Information Note 4/2022
  • DG Okonjo-Iweala: Faced with risk of fragmentation, WTO members must stick together
  • EU carmakers warn of losses in post-Brexit electric vehicles trade - Industry could lose more than €4bn if Brussels does not agree postponement of tariffs to 2027 - Financial Times

INTERNAL MARKET, INDUSTRY & RESEARCH

  • Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 - Opinion of the European Central Bank on a proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence

    CHEMICAL
  • Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the REACH

FINANCIAL SERVICES

  • Public Consultation - European sustainability reporting standards – first set - Delegated regulation - Feedback period: 09 June 2023 - 07 July 2023
  • Answer given by Ms McGuinness to a MEP written question - Sanctions against the Russian-controlled International Investment Bank in Hungary
  • Answer given by Ms McGuinness to a MEP written question - Short-selling regulation

TAXATION

  • Request for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesfinanzhof (Germany) lodged on 15 February 2023 - H GmbH Vs. Tax office of M (Case C-83/23, H GmbH)
    Re: VAT deduction, Council Directive 2006/112/EC; Council Directive 2008/9/EC; national tax administration
  • Agenda for: Working Party on Tax Questions (Indirect Taxation - Excise duties/Energy taxation) – 06 July 2023

EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL POLICY

  • Standards for equality bodies: Council agrees its positions
  • Presidency issues conclusions on the safety of LGBTI persons in the European Union
  • The Council has agreed its position on new rules granting labour rights to people working in the gig economy

ENERGY

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

  • Agenda for: Working Party on the Environment - 12,15 & 16 June 2023
  • EVP Timmermans in Barbados, Guyana and Suriname for climate diplomacy and COP28 preparations - Midday Express
  • Answer given by EVP Timmermans to a MEP written question - Economic impact of the green transition on the EU
  • Answer given by EVP Timmermans to a MEP written question - EU Carbon Removal Certification Framework

HEALTH, FOOD & PRODUCT SAFETY

  • Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1141 of 1 June 2023 refusing to authorise certain health claims made on foods, other than those referring to the reduction of disease risk and to children’s development and health
  • Stronger EU product safety rules enter into force today - IP/23/3190
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of potassium ferrocyanide for all animal species (K + S KALI GmbH)*
  • Scientific Opinion - Assessment of the feed additive consisting of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 30168 for all animal species for the renewal of its authorisation (Volac International Ltd)
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of β‐mannanase produced by Aspergillus niger CBS 120604 (Nutrixtend Optim) for use in all poultry for fattening (Kerry Ingredients & Flavours Ltd)
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of 25‐hydroxycholecalciferol (produced by Pseudonocardia autotrophica DSM 32858) for all pigs, all poultry for fattening and ornamental birds and other poultry species (Huvepharma NV)
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of endo‐1,4‐beta‐xylanase, endo‐1,3(4)‐beta‐glucanase and endo‐1,4‐beta‐glucanase produced by Trichoderma reesei ATCC 74444 (Ronozyme® Multigrain) for use in poultry for fattening, poultry for laying and piglets (weaned) (DSM Nutritional Products)
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of Macleaya cordata (Willd.) R. Br. extract and leaves (Sangrovit® extra) for all poultry species (excluding laying and breeding birds) (Phytobiotics Futterzusatzstoffe GmbH)
  • ESFA - Scientific Opinion - Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of monensin sodium (Elancoban® G200) for chickens for fattening, chickens reared for laying and turkeys (Elanco GmbH)

DATA PRIVACY CYBERSECURITY

  • Request for a preliminary ruling from the Kúria (Hungary) lodged on 17 March 2023 - Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság Vs. UC (Case C-169/23, Másdi)
    Re: GDPR; interpretation of Article 14(5)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ; Article 32 of the GDPR, Article 77(1) of the GDPR, appropriate measures’; free movement of such data

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

  • US air taxi chief says European regulation ‘not good for business’ - Archer Aviation’s boss says new EU standard risks shutting down electric aircraft market - Financial Times

AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY & JUSTICE

  • Main results - Justice & Home Affairs Council, 09 June 2023
    - Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims - General approach
  • Summary of the 6th meeting of the Expert Group on B2B data sharing and cloud computing contracts - 26 April 2023
  • Minutes of the Meeting of the EU Law Network - 24 May 2023 

FUTURE OF EUROPE

  • Agenda for: Meeting of the Coreper (Part.1 & Part.2) - 14 June 2023

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

  • Action brought on 4 April 2023 - Ben Ali Vs. Council (Case T-178/23)
    Re: Annulment of the Annex to Council Decision 2011/72/CFSP of 31 January 2011 on restrictive measures to the extent that it concerns the applicant, in so far as that annex was extended by Council Decision 2023/159 of 23 January 2023 and its effect
  • European Union Consolidated Financial Sanctions List - updated on 12 June 2023
  • Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative on the occasion of World Day against Child Labour
  • G20: Commissioner Urpilainen in India urges partners to accelerate progress towards the SDGs and address growing inequalities  - Midday Express
  • The European Union and Tunisia agreed to work together on a comprehensive partnership package - Financial Times
    - Press statement by President von der Leyen with Italian Prime Minister Meloni, Dutch Prime Minister Rutte and Tunisian President Saied

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