EUbusiness Week 768 top stories: EU formally extends sanctions against Russia; MEPs present dieselgate first findings; Fairer rules promised in EU benefits shake-up; 5G mobile internet a step closer with 700 MHz deal; Battery makers fined EUR 166m for cartel; Europe’s Galileo satnav system goes live
Publisher’s Note
Following the Brexit and U.S. votes, at least president Putin will start 2017 with a smile. The EU has been a thorn in his expansionist ambition, supporting the Baltic states, refusing to recognise Crimea’s annexation, and committed to supporting Ukraine politically and economically.
Russia would welcome Brexit’s damage to EU solidarity on Russian sanctions, as well as US withdrawal from TTIP. But should we accept the consequences of a flawed democratic process? Or should 2017 see the start of a fight-back against the politics of hate, intimidation and dishonesty?
Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year. The next newswire goes out in January.
More …
Regards,
Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness
PARTNER OFFER Reach our global audience of business & political actors with your own mini-website on EUbusiness.com! – Send us press releases, blogs, guides, events & jobs – Details |
1. EU formally extends sanctions against Russia
The EU prolonged economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy by a further six months on Monday, continuing its response to the crisis in Ukraine.
More …
EU reaffirms strong support for Ukraine
2. MEPs present dieselgate first findings
Evidence from the first draft report from the European Parliament’s committee into dieselgate shows shortcomings in Member State enforcement of EU car emissions legislation.
More …
3. Fairer rules promised in EU benefits shake-up
The Commission unveiled an overhaul of social security rules Wednesday, acknowledging a Brexit campaign which highlighted ‘benefits tourism’ as a major concern of voters.
More …
4. 5G mobile internet a step closer with 700 MHz deal
EU Member States will make the 700 MHz band available for wireless broadband by 2020, enabling a shift to 5G mobile internet, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed informally on Wednesday evening.
More …
5. Battery makers fined EUR 166m for cartel
Sony, Panasonic and Sanyo have received fines of EUR 166 million for coordinating prices and exchanging sensitive information on supplies of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
More …
6. Europe’s Galileo satnav system goes live
Europe’s satellite navigation system Galileo went live for public authorities and businesses Thursday, promising accurate, fast and more reliable positioning for end users.
More …
EUROPEAN LAW
Kit Kat: Nestle’s application to register the three-dimensional shape of ‘Kit Kat 4 fingers’ as an EU trade mark is declared invalid at the ECJ’s General Court.
More …
Latest news from the European Court of Justice
EU law firms
More …
Inside the EU Institutions
Council Watch
EU-Ukraine Association Council – official controls along the agri-food chain – Russia sanctions – Illicit Trafficking of Firearms and Ammunition in the Western Balkans – venture capital rules – Mercury pollution agreement – European Council conclusions
More …
Council …
Commission Watch
Statement on Berlin – Urban agenda – migration in the Horn of Africa – end of roaming charges in 2017 – Niger – high-quality radio frequencies – Partnership Framework on migration with third countries – new rules to cut air pollution – Galileo Initial Services – revision of social security coordination rules – multilateral investment court
More …
Commission …
Parliament Watch
Car emissions – ACP-EU – Sakharov Prize, railways, fundamental rights – EU carbon market – compensation for Thalidomide victims – import checks to protect citrus trees – Reimposing visas – Human rights: Buddhism in Tibet, Rohingya in Myanmar, mass graves in Iraq – 5G internet by 2020 – US-EU visa reciprocity – Rule of law and democracy in Poland – Brexit talks – EU ports fees
More …
More …
EU diary
20 Dec: sustainability challenges – the 2030 agenda
25 Dec: Christmas
1 Jan: New Year
9-12 Jan: European Parliament Committee Meetings
The Week Ahead
Long-term diary
RESOURCES
EU Law Firms
Summaries of EU Legislation
EU Decision-Making
Treaties of the European Union
Key EU Legal Terms
Other news on EUbusiness this week
EU summit condemns Russia, Iran over Aleppo 16-Dec
Euro-MPs back new rules to boost rail travel 15-Dec
Member states agree EU fishing quotas for next year 15-Dec
EU maps out joint 2017 legislative priorities 15-Dec
Canada-EU talks mull trade investment court 14-Dec
EU strengthens its defence against unfair trading 13 Dec
EU, Cuba sign historic cooperation deal 12-Dec
EUbusiness Community
PROMOTE YOUR COMPANY ON EUBUSINESS |
Jobs
Lawyer (Course Director) for European Private Law with special expertise in European Consumer Law, Academy of European Law
Head of Communications & Marketing, European CanCer Organisation
Fundraising Officer, the European Consumer Organisation
ECHO Partnership Manager, Oxfam International
EU Partnership Manager, Oxfam International
Senior Editor, Practical Law EU, Thomson Reuters
More jobs …
Press
Environment Ministers back more ambition in the Emission Trading Scheme
EUR 120 bn more for climate possible from strong EU carbon market reform
Reformed ethics rules lack bite – FoEE
More press …
Guides
National Emissions Ceilings Directive – new rules to cut air pollution
End of EU roaming charges in 2017
Contribution of EU Agencies to citizens and administrations
Multilateral investment court
Action Plan to tackle travel document fraud
More guides …
Events
1 Mar, France: European Fuel Cell Car Workshop
17 May, Hamburg: How to produce a winning proposal for Horizon 2020
21 Jun, Malta: EuroNano Forum 2017
More events …
Publications
Labour market integration of refugees and asylum seekers
Factsheet: European Agenda on Security – state of play
More publications …
Links
ESMA updated Q&A on Prospectus Directive
Find a Galileo-enabled device to use – UseGalileo.eu
