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Jun 16, 2021
NextGenerationEU: European Commission Raises €20 Billion in First Transaction
On 15 June 2021, the European Commission has, in its first NextGenerationEU transaction, raised a €20 billion via a ten-year bond due on...


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Jun 14, 2021
Trans-European Transport Network: Council Gives Greenlight for Quicker Permit-Granting Procedures
The EU is speeding up the completion of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) by streamlining its permit-granting processes. The...


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Jun 14, 2021
EU’s Flagship Programme Connecting Europe Facility 2.0 Adopted by The Council
On 14 June 2021, the Council adopted the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility 2.0 (CEF 2.0) programme, worth €33.71 billion, to fund the...


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Jun 14, 2021
Strengthened EIT Regional Innovation Scheme Implementation Framework Adopted
The newly adopted RIS Implementation Framework provides guidance towards the fulfillment a key strategic priority for the EIT as part of...


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Jun 14, 2021
G7 Summit: President von der Leyen Outlines Key EU Priorities
Ahead of the G7 Summit taking place from 11 to 13 June in Cornwall in the United Kingdom, President of the European Commission Ursula von...


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Jun 14, 2021
EU Clears Way for The EU Digital COVID Certificate
On 14 June 2021, the Presidents of the three EU institutions, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission...


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Jun 11, 2021
European Commission Welcomes The Final Adoption of The EU's New Long-Term External Action Budget
The European Commission welcomes the European Parliament's decision to adopt the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation...


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Jun 11, 2021
Council Endorses New EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
On 10 June 2021, the Council approved conclusions endorsing a new strategy that outlines a long-term vision for the EU to become a...


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Jun 11, 2021
European Commission and European Committee of the Regions Launch Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have launched a Stakeholder Platform to help implement...


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Jun 11, 2021
EU Increases Its Commitment to Global Partnership for Education with a Pledge of €700 Million
Ahead of the G7 Summit, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced on 10 June 2021 that the European Union is...


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Jun 11, 2021
Local Leaders Ready to Take The Helm as Council Adopts a €17.5 Billion Just Transition Fund
On 7 June 2021, the Commission for the Environment, Climate change and Energy (ENVE) of the European Committee of the Regions debated on...


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Jun 10, 2021
Commission Proposes a Trusted and Secure Digital Identity for All Europeans
The Commission on 3 June proposed a framework for a European Digital Identity which will be available to all EU citizens, residents, and...


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Jun 10, 2021
European Semester Spring Package: Paving The Way for a Strong and Sustainable Recovery
On 2 June 2021, the European Commission has presented the European Semester Spring Package, which focuses on providing fiscal guidance to...


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Jun 8, 2021
Single European Sky: Council Agrees Its Position on Air Traffic Management Reform
On 3 June 2021, the Council agreed its position (‘general approach’) on the reform of the Single European Sky. The aim of the reform is...


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Jun 8, 2021
EU Disburses €460 Million in Financial Assistance to Tunisia, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia
On 1 June 2021, the European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has made further disbursements under its COVID-19 Macro-Financial...


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Jun 8, 2021
Towards a Stronger and More Resilient Schengen Area
On 2 June 2021, the European Commission is presenting a new Strategy to make the largest free travel area in the world – the Schengen...


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Jun 8, 2021
New EU Copyright Rules That Will Benefit Creators, Businesses and Consumers Start to Apply
Monday, 7 June marks the deadline for Member States to transpose the new EU copyright rules into national law. The new Copyright...


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Jun 8, 2021
Council Approves Conclusions on The Protection of Public Spaces
Recent terrorist attacks carried out across the EU have underlined the need to improve the protection of public spaces. To this end, the...


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Jun 8, 2021
The EIB Shares Circular Solutions to Preserve The Oceans in Its New Ocean Plastics Reduction Guide
On 8 June, the 2021 World Ocean Day, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is pleased to present its new Ocean plastics reduction guide....


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Jun 2, 2021
Commission Publishes Findings of Evaluation on The Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation
On 28 May 2021, the European Commission has published the Evaluation Report and Staff Working Document summarising the findings of its...


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Jun 2, 2021
The Role of Wave Energy to Increase in Sustainable Energy Production
Wave energy is a highly valuable and predictable source of renewable power. Up to 10% of the EU’s energy can be harvested from waves by...


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Jun 2, 2021
EU and Japan Commit to a New Green Alliance to Work Towards Climate Neutrality
On 27 May, the European Union and Japan announced their intention to form a Green Alliance to accelerate the transition of both economies...


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Jun 2, 2021
New and Stronger EU Rules on Medical Devices Enter Into Force
As of 26 May, new EU rules on medical devices (MDR) enter into application, establishing a modern and more robust regulatory framework to...


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Jun 2, 2021
Improving Conditions for Research Careers in Europe: Council Adopts Conclusions
On 28 May 2021, the Council adopted conclusions that mark a turning point in the objective to enhance the attractiveness of research...
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