A&G Newsletter Q2 2024
1. Commission Unveils Blueprint for Tomorrow’s Digital Infrastructures The European Commission unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the innovation, security, and resilience of Europe’s digital infrastructures, which are crucial for the continent’s economic competitiveness. This initiative emphasizes the necessity for robust, secure, and extensive digital connectivity to facilitate emerging technologies such as telemedicine, automated […]
A&G Newsletter Q1 2024
1. Commission to Expose Hidden Foreign Influence Through ‘Defence of Democracy’ The EU seeks transparency when third countries lobby to influence its democratic processes. The European Commission introduced a Defence of Democracy package before the 2024 European elections, focusing on a law to boost transparency and accountability in foreign interest representations. It also offers two […]
A&G Newsletter Q4 2023
1. Commission Proposes Initiatives to Curb Microplastic Pollution from Plastic Pellets For the first time, the European Commission is proposing measures to combat microplastic pollution caused by unintentional plastic pellet releases. Annually, 52 to 184 thousand tonnes of pellets are inadvertently released into the environment, often due to mishandling across the supply chain. The new […]
A&G Newsletter Q3 2023
1. EU and Philippines to Revive Stalled Trade Negotiations The EU and the Philippines have declared their plan to investigate the revival of talks for a forward-looking, equitable, and environmentally conscious free trade agreement (FTA), placing sustainability as a central tenet. In the coming days, both entities will initiate a mutual ‘scoping process’ aimed at […]
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 […]