Cambodia trade preferences to be suspended
The EU has begun the process to suspend the preferential trade arrangements accorded to Cambodia after finding systematic human rights violations. In the wake of...
Time to tighten the rules on the use and sale of dangerous chemicals
According to the European Parliament, current rules restrict access to a number of dangerous chemicals that could be used to manufacture homemade explosives. Plans to...
A look at British borders after Brexit
Tony Smith, chairman of the International Border Management and Technologies Association discusses what border control actually means in the UK and the effects of...
Closing security gaps in the European system
A political agreement has been reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission’s proposal to close important security gaps between information...
Countering illegal hate speech online: an evaluation on the EU Code
An evaluation on the EU Code of Conduct on countering illegal hate speech online shows the initiative is delivering successful results. Today marks the fourth...
Legislative reform in Georgia on track
The EU’s annual report on Georgia’s progress in meeting EU values has praised the country’s commitment to implementing necessary reforms. The third Association Implementation Report...
EU short-stay visa reform: rules to be simplified
The European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on the proposed reform of short-stay visas for non-EU nationals. The new EU Visa Code, which...
Poland corruption report urges government transparency
A report published yesterday calls on Poland to promote transparency and integrity in its central government and law enforcement bodies. The report was released by...
Danish anti-boar fence begins construction over swine fever fears
Denmark has begun building a 70-kilometre anti-pig fence costing €10.52 million, in hopes of arresting the spread of African swine fever. The fence, spanning the...
Single Market rules infringement to be addressed
The European Commission has taken action to enforce the EU’s rules concerning services and qualifications within the Single Market. In a November 2018 communication on...
