EUbusiness Week 749 top stories: EU agrees outline deal to curb flow in conflict minerals; EU sets out scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors; EU Court backs UK limits on child benefits; MEPs want to veto energy drink “alertness” claims; Air passenger rights clarified for summer holidays; Environment agency calls for noise protection
Publisher’s Note
As the UK entered the final week of the referendum campaign, there was great shock and sadness at the tragic, senseless death of British MP Jo Cox. With the campaigning suspended, we echo the words of Jeroen Dijsselbloem at yesterday’s Eurogroup meeting: “the United Kingdom is a beacon for peaceful politics and we hope that the British public, the people of the UK, can make their democratic choices serenely and in a safe way next week.” Our thoughts go to her family and loved ones.
Regards,
Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness
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1. EU agrees outline deal to curb flow in conflict minerals
The EU agreed Thursday a framework to stop the financing of armed groups through trade in conflict minerals, following negotiations between EU Council, Commission and Parliament.
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2. EU sets out scientific criteria for endocrine disruptors
Brussels has finally published the scientific criteria needed to identify and reduce exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals, seen by the WHO as a global threat to public health – two years late.
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3. Top EU Court backs UK limits on child benefits
The UK can require recipients of child benefit and child tax credit to have the right of residence in Britain, the European Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday.
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4. MEPs want to veto energy drink “alertness” claims
Sugary drinks and energy drinks containing caffeine should not display claims that they can help increase alertness or concentration, says an EU Parliament committee.
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5. Air passenger rights clarified for summer holidays
New guidelines for air passengers flying in the EU bring clarity to existing rules and facilitate their enforcement ahead of the summer holidays, says the Commission.
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6. Environment agency calls for noise protection
Protecting areas not affected by noise can bring significant environmental and health benefits, according to a report published Thursday by the EU environment agency.
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EUROPEAN LAW
June infringements: highlights of the Commission’s June 2016 monthly package of infringement decisions, in which it is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
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Latest news from the European Court of Justice
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Inside the EU Institutions
Council Watch
Eurogroup meeting – pension sustainability – LGBTI equality – conclusions on gender equality – trade in conflict minerals – Inland waterway vessels – Money market funds – Medical devices – EULEX Kosovo – control of firearms
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Commission Watch
June infringements – support for Somalia, Kenya & Mauritius – antimicrobial resistance – EU air safety list – conflict minerals – Greece – EU-Turkey Statement – Endocrine disruptors – radicalisation – anniversary of Schengen – European Development Days – Geographical Indications
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Parliament Watch
Conflict minerals – Medical devices – energy drink ‘alertness’ claims – aid for redundant workers in Belgium – ACP-EU Assembly – European Citizen’s Prize – Turkey visa-free travel – energy efficiency labelling
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EU diary
20 Jun: Knowledge Centre for Migration & Demography launch
20-22 Jun: European Social Services Conference
20 Jun: Environment Council
20 Jun: Foreign Affairs Council
21 Jun: Intellectual Property Rights enforcement conference
22-23 Jun: European Parliament plenary session
23-25 Jun: Energy infrastructure forum
24 Jun: Eastern Partnership Platform on energy security
24 Jun: General Affairs Council
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Press
EC launches infringement case against Polish gov’t for logging in Bialowieza Forest
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Guides
Investment Plan for Europe and Energy
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Events
21 Jun, Budapest: European Funding Academy
22 Jun, Amsterdam: Industrial Technologies – Creating a Smart Europe
27 Jun, Bruges: European Training Centre for Railways Summer Course
7 Jul: State of Play of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office
26 Jul, Lisbon: E-Business & Telecommunications – ICETE 2016
23 Nov, Amsterdam: 15th annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum
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Publications
Antimicrobial Resistance – Special Eurobarometer 445
Schuman Report on Europe, State of the Union 2016
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