Scottish Brexit preparation includes help for EU citizens
The Citizens Advice network in Scotland will receive extra funding to help EU citizens navigate immigration rules as part of Scottish Brexit preparation measures. The...
Reducing food waste in the EU
Government Europa covers ways in which the European Commission is working towards reducing food waste. Fusion, a 2016 research project funded by the European Commission,...
Microelectronics research project approved
The European Commission has approved a joint microelectronics research project between France, Germany, Italy and the UK. The four Member States will provide a joint...
International aid instrument must focus on results – Court of Auditors
A new opinion released by the European Court of Auditors on the European Commission’s proposed new international aid instrument cautions that the programme must...
Swiss share trading venues to receive extended equivalent recognition
The European Commission has proposed a six month extension to its decision to recognise Swiss share trading venues as eligible to trade within the...
Guess antitrust investigation leads to €40 million fine
Clothing firm Guess has been fined nearly €40 million by the European Commission’s Guess antitrust investigation for breaching EU competition rules. The Commission’s Guess antitrust...
EU resource allocation boosts science, green, digital developments
After the European Parliament’s approval of the 2021-2027 EU budget, MEPs have made their cases for EU resource allocation in research and development. Further investment...
Abolition of roaming charges causes surge in mobile use
A report by the European Commission has found that the EU-wide abolition of roaming charges has led to a rise in mobile calls and...
Significant digital presence and digital services to be taxed
The European Parliament has adopted proposals for a digital services tax and corporate taxation of a significant digital presence. Corporate taxation of a significant digital...
EU online broadcast rules to become less restrictive
Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on new EU online broadcast rules covering radio and current affairs programmes. Under the...
