COMPETITION

  • Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11146 - Silver Lake / Software AG)
  • Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11100 - Mutares / Walor International)
  • Commission to assess the proposed acquisition of Nasdaq Power by EEX - Midday Express
  • Commission clears creation of joint venture by Scania and sennder (M.11145) - Midday Express
  • Commission clears acquisition of Equity Inmuebles S.L by Coral Reef and MHI (M.11190) - Midday Express
  • Answer given by EVP Vestager to a MEP written question - Appointment of the president of the Portuguese Competition Authority
  • The Netherlands - ACM supports European Commission’s investigation into the acquisition of Autotalks by Qualcomm
  • Portugal - LusoPalex has notified its acquisition of the exclusive control of Isoder
  • Romania - The Competition Council assesses the transaction through which DDM Invest III takes over a portfolio of debts from Intrum Debt Finance AG
  • UK - The CMA has cleared Broadcom’s $69 billion purchase of VMware following an in-depth Phase 2 investigation
  • UK - The CMA is consulting on proposed undertakings in lieu of a reference to a Phase 2 investigation offered by LKQ Corporation

STATE AID

  • Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 September 2023
  • Answer given by EVP Vestager to a MEP written question - Delays in decrees to promote renewable energy communities and self-consumption in Italy

TRADE & CUSTOMS

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) /... imposing a definitive countervailing duty on imports of certain coated fine paper originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1037 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) /... imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain coated fine paper originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Answer given by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis to a MEP written question - Need for a safeguard mechanism for EU rice in the new generalised system of preferences
  • Indonesia spotlights importance of trade equality, fairness to the EU - Bilaterals.org
  • German minister proposes tougher rules on Chinese foreign direct investment - Deputy chancellor urges stricter controls on overseas groups’ operations in critical sectors such as semiconductors and AI - Financial Times
  • EU deforestation rules risk ‘catastrophic’ impact on global trade, says ITC chief - Head of International Trade Centre warns move favours big companies that can trace where their produce was grown - Financial Times

INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY

  • Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1646 of 17 August 2023 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/76 as regards harmonised standards on safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TAXATION

ENERGY

  • Answer given by Ms Simson to a MEP written question - Controls on EU aid for non-EU companies
  • EU hits gas storage target before November deadline - Prices likely to remain volatile as bloc lessens its dependence on Russian energy, analysts warn - Financial Times

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE

  • Public consultation - EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) – neighbouring container transhipment ports - Implementing regulation - Feedback period : 21 August 2023 - 18 September 2023
  • Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Failure by the competent authority in Ireland when issuing waste licences and the transfer of waste licences 
  • Answer given by Mr Sinkevičius to a MEP written question - Nature Restoration Law increases risk of forest fires

TRANSPORT & MOBILITY

  • Answer given by Ms Vălean to a MEP written question - Deployment of intelligent transport systems to improve mobility in the European Union
  • Answer given by Ms Vălean to a MEP written question - Implementation of the Commission notice on well-functioning and sustainable local passenger transport-on-demand (taxis and PHV)

DIGITAL & INFORMATION SOCIETY

  • Action brought on 5 July 2023 - Amazon Services Europe Vs. Commission - Case T-367/23
    Re: annulment of the European Commission Decision of 25 April 2023 designating Amazon Store as a very large online platform, in accordance with Article 33(4) of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065
  • Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (European Media Freedom Act) and amending Directive 2010/13/EU [12413/22 - COM (2022) 457] - EP LIBE Committee Opinion

DATA PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY

  • Appeal brought on 5 July 2023 by the European Data Protection Supervisor against the judgment of the General Court of 26 April 2023 in Case T-557/20, Single Resolution Board Vs. European Data Protection Supervisor - Case C-413/23 P

AREA OF FREEDOM & SECURITY & JUSTICE

  • Public consultation -2020-2025 LGBTIQ equality strategy – mid-term review - Communication - Feedback period 21 August 2023 - 18 September 2023
  • Public consultation - Evaluation of eu-LISA - Report - Feedback period: 18 August 2023 - 15 September 2023

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

  • Action brought on 5 July 2023 - Al-Assad Vs. Council (Case T-370/23)
    Re: annulment of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/844 and of Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2023/84

RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE

  • Action brought on 24 May 2023 - Timchenko Vs. Council (Case T-297/23)
    Re: annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/572 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/571
  • Action brought on 24 May 2023 - Timchenko Vs. Council (Case T-298/23)
    Re: annulment of Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/572 and of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/571
  • Notice for the attention of certain persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/145/CFSP and Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
  • Ukraine finalizes deal with insurers to cover Black Sea grain ships - Russia has threatened vessels making their way to and from Ukraine - Politico.eu

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