EU’s Marshall Plan set to EUR 1 trillion investment initiative
The European Commission has announced its intention to launch a unique Recovery Plan in the history of the EU. This plan is already part of an unprecedented effort by the EU and Member States to support the economy. With the activation of the general safeguard clause of the Stability and Growth Pact in March and […]
EU’s New Circular Economy Action Plan
On 11 March 2020, the Commission published its New Circular Economy Action Plan. This document provides the basis for multi-sectoral regulatory work aimed at creating a circular economy by 2050. The plan foresees the introduction of new consumer rights, new ecodesign regulations and the mobilisation of several European research funds. Most impacted sectors are ICT […]
EU presents its new Industrial Strategy
On March 10, the Commission presented its Industrial Policy Strategy. This plan sets out a broad work programme: from the implementation of a digital industrial strategy to the revision of competition rules. This strategy plans for a strengthening of the fight against barriers to trade within the internal market, development plans for key sectors and […]
EU opens public consultation for its upcoming Climate Law
In March, the Commission opened the public consultation for the European Climate Law which is the first major realization of the New Green Deal. As part of this process, the European Commission is seeking the views of stakeholders to design climate action and share information to develop these new policies. The consultation period will run […]
EU paves the way to a closer association with Africa
The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs presented the basis for a new strategy with Africa on March 11. Several objectives are outlined in the Action Plan: establishing a partnership on green and digital transition, supporting the development of a legislative framework for trade and investment, defining partnerships in education and research, […]
EU to present its “Farm to Fork” Strategy
The Commission will publish at the end of April an action strategy on the agri-food sector called “Farm to Fork”. This strategy covers the entire sector, from animal farming and agricultural practices to the point of sales. The plan should set out five pillars for action: reducing the use of pesticides and chemicals in agriculture, […]