diciembre 16 2025

Europe Daily News, 16 December 2025

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.12096 - BPCE / Novo Banco)
Baker Hughes has filed Chart Industries acquisition for EU FSR review - see Case FS.100263
Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.12268 - EdF / Neoenergia / Energética Águas Da Pedra JV)
Tata Motors has sought approval from EU regulators for its €3.8 billion deal to buy European truck-maker Iveco - see Case FS.100257
Answer given by EVP Ribera to a MEP written question - Anomalies in the extra virgin olive oil market and concerns that North African imports are disrupting prices
Ireland - CCPC’s State of Competition highlights an increase in industry concentration
Norway - The Competition Authority has approved Norgesgruppen’s acquisition of Vitusapotek
Portugal - Veolia Portugal notifies the acquisition of exclusive control over Watercare, Watercare Madeira and Legionella Prevention

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU - Cases where the Commission raises no objections – SA.120378
Commission Decision (EU) 2025/2370 of 21 February 2025 on the State aid measure SA.106107 (2024/N) which Belgium is planning to implement for the lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors (Doel 4 and Tihange 3)

Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market (First reading) - Mandate for negotiations with the European Parliament
Answer given by Mr Šefčovič to a MEP written question - Safeguard measures on manganese and silicon-based alloying elements
Europe has no choice but to intervene on trade - The region must make a distinction between inefficiency and a lack of global competitiveness - Financial Times

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2519 of 15 December 2025 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/740 as regards harmonised standards for olfactory board games, cosmetic kits and gustative games and on migration of certain elements from toys
Brussels plans to scrap 2035 combustion engine ban - Carmakers will be allowed to make a limited number of petrol and diesel-fuelled cars after deadline - Financial Times

ESMA maintains recognition of two UK central counterparties under EMIR
ESAs publish key tips to help consumers detect, prevent, and act on online frauds and scams
ESMA finalises technical standards on derivatives transparency and the OTC derivatives tape

EU agriculture to maintain high level of productivity, according to Agriculture Outlook 2025-2035

Main results of the TTE Council (Energy) - 15 December 2025
Minutes of the meeting of the Electricity Coordination Group - 04 December 2025
- Overview of Energy Storage Deployment in Europe - An analysis of current status and policy framework on energy storage - See the JRC Report
Commission welcomes ministerial support for the pragmatic implementation of the Methane Regulation on import requirements

New EU legislation enters into force to reduce microplastic pollution - Midday Express
Commission seeks feedback on EU marine environmental protection rules - Midday Express
First-ever Soil Monitoring Law enters into force for healthier soils in Europe - Midday Express
Conceptual development and implementation of Key Pollinator Areas (KPAs) and Buzz Lines in Europe - See the JRC Report

Commission launches Data Act legal helpdesk
AI Pact marks one year of progress on trustworthy AI in Europe
Voices of EU Cybersecurity Certification - See the ENISA Report
Minutes of the RSC Radio Spectrum Committee - Decision n° 676/2002/EC - 03 December 2025
Commission report shows that Europe has made good progress in ensuring interoperability in digital public services

€3 billion EU COVID-19 Macro-Financial Assistance drives reforms and recovery in partner countries - Midday Express
Opening Statement by Commissioner Dombrovskis before the EP's joint ECON-EMPL committee on the European Semester Autumn Package
Low growth is now Europe’s biggest financial-stability risk - You cannot keep tightening the screws on the institutions that finance the real economy - Financial Times

Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council - 15 December 2025
Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2580 of 15 December 2025 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2558 of 15 December 2025 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Venezuela: Council renews restrictive measures by one year, until 10 January 2027 - See Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2586 & Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2559
Ninth EU-Lebanon Association Council (Brussels, 15 December 2025) - Joint Press Release
EU allocates €29 million for Myanmar and Rohingya humanitarian crises - Midday Express
EU and Montenegro provisionally close another five chapters in accession negotiations
An unprecedented influx’: the EU responds to the Burundi-D.R. Congo border crisis

EU/UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Leaders met to discuss Ukraine in Berlin (Germany) on 15 December 2025 - See the Statement
Statement by President von der Leyen following the meeting on peace for Ukraine convened by German Chancellor Merz
Statement by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Frederiksen, President Stubb, President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Prime Minister Schoof, Prime Minister Støre, Prime Minister Tusk, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Starmer, as well as President Costa and President von der Leyen
EU adopts new measures against Russian shadow fleet ecosystem and Belarus - See Council Regulation (CFSP) 2025/2601 & Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/2585
Brussels imposes sanctions on oil trader Murtaza Lakhani over Russia allegations - EU accuses Canadian-Pakistani businessman of helping to provide ‘a substantial source of revenue’ to Moscow - Financial Times

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