2021 June

By m.julika@live.com EU Council and council of the EU Press

30 Jun: Europol: Council agrees negotiating mandate on new rules to strengthen the role of the agency

(Source: Council of the EU)

EU ambassadors today agreed a negotiating mandate on a draft regulation amending the Europol regulation as regards its cooperation with private parties, its processing of personal data in support of criminal investigations and its role on research and innovation.

Criminals constantly adapt the way they function, and if we want to fight them successfully so must we. In a context of increasingly cross-border and digital crime, Europol has a growing role to play in supporting member states and driving innovation in law enforcement. These draft new rules will provide it with the necessary tools to …

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By m.julika@live.com EU Commission Press

30 Jun: Press statement by Vice President Maroš Šefčovič on the solutions found to help the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland

(Source: European Commission)

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Good afternoon and welcome to what will hopefully be the last fully online press conference in this building.  Today marks six months since the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland – an integral part of the Withdrawal Agreement – became operational. I have repeatedly stated that there are still quite a few gaps in the UK’s implementation of the Protocol. At the same time, we are aware of a number of challenges in implementation – and therefore today, the Commission has tabled a package of measures to address the most pressing issues. These solutions …

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By m.julika@live.com EU Commission Press

30 Jun: Press speaking points by Commissioner Reynders on the revision of EU rules on product safety and consumer credit

(Source: European Commission)

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Bonjour à toutes et tous,

L’année écoulée a été un véritable test de résistance pour chacun d’entre nous.

Si la pandémie a démontré la solidité et l’utilité de l’action de l’Union européenne dans son ensemble, elle a également souligné quelques lacunes dans certains domaines de compétences de l’Union européenne.

Les politiques européennes en matière de protection des consommateurs n’ont pas fait exception à la règle.

Même si les règles européennes dans ce domaine restent les plus ambitieuses dans le monde, des améliorations sont encore possibles.

L’année dernière, avec l’adoption du nouvel « Agenda Consommateur », la Commission s’est …

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By m.julika@live.com EU Commission Press

30 Jun: Press speaking points by Vice-President Jourová on the revision of EU rules on product safety and consumer credit

(Source: European Commission)

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Ladies and gentlemen,

When we were standing here before you with Didier last November, we made a promise to advance the Consumer Agenda. Our objective was to take a step forward to empower consumers with all the rights they need to have in an ever rapidly changing environment – especially digital. We worked together hard to make today’s proposal relevant, proportional and effective for the consumers. I am glad we can present them together today.

This first delivery of this agenda is composed of the revision of two pieces of legislation:

One, the existing …

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By m.julika@live.com EU Commission Press

30 Jun: Speech by President von der Leyen at the Generation Equality Forum via videoconference

(Source: European Commission)

Merci beaucoup, M. le Président Macron, cher Emmanuel, et Mme la Directrice Mlambo-Ngcuka,

Merci beaucoup pour l’invitation.

Merci à la France, au Mexique et à l’ONU Femmes, merci d’avoir organisé ce forum. Nous sommes ici car une même volonté nous unit: Celle d’atteindre la pleine égalité pour toutes les femmes du monde.

Et pour cela, nous allons prendre des engagements concrets pour plus de progrès, plus vite, partout dans le monde. Pour que la génération de nos filles devienne déjà la « Génération Égalité ».

But the pace of progress is too slow. In fact, we are now facing …

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By m.julika@live.com CoR Press

30 Jun: Local leaders to Šefčovič: pandemic highlights the key role of regional and local authorities in assessing and revising EU laws so they address concrete citizens’ needs

(Source: European Committee of Regions)

Regions, cities and villages also ask for a strong role in running EU investment for recovery to ensure that funds reach those most affected by the pandemic.

The COVID crisis highlights the need to connect EU policymaking with the needs of local communities via the crucial role of locally elected politicians: this is the message passed today by the Members of the European Committee of the Regions to European Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. During a plenary debate, local and regional leaders reiterated their commitment to improve EU legislation by contributing to the Fit for Future …

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By m.julika@live.com CoR Press

30 Jun: Conference on the Future of Europe: elected politicians at EU, national, regional/local level should team up to strengthen the EU democratic model

(Source: European Committee of Regions)

Regional and local elected politicians – represented in the EU by the CoR – and Members of the European Parliament – the only EU institution whose members are directly elected by citizens – should team up in the framework of the Conference of the future of Europe. Their common goal should be to make emerge the citizens’ call for a Union which must be closer to them, respectful of the principle of subsidiarity and forward-looking in reacting to new challenges at global and local level. This is the message shared by CoR Members during the …

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By m.julika@live.com CoR Press

30 Jun: Local leaders welcome EU Rural Pact and long-term vision but urge stronger attention for rural recovery

(Source: European Committee of Regions)

CoR strongly appreciates the Commission’s proposals to reinforce ownership of rural investment and synergies between CAP and cohesion but demands more coordination with recovery funds

The publication of the long-term vision for rural areas by the European Commission is a major success for the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), which has been asking for a rural agenda since 2016. Local leaders welcome the proposal of a Rural Pact and Action Plan setting objectives and reinforcing the political ownership for investment on sustainable rural developments. The CoR appreciates the long-term vision of rural areas in …

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By m.julika@live.com CoR Press

30 Jun: Cities and regions step up their game to regulate online platforms and pave a safe way for SMEs into digital markets

(Source: European Committee of Regions)

The European Committee of the Regions strengthens its commitment to the EU’s wide-ranging legislative project of reinforcing democratic control over dominant internet platforms and restoring a levelled online economy that works for SMEs and individual consumers alike. During the June plenary session, the Committee’s members discussed an opinion which supports the European Commission’s intention of tougher regulation of digital markets and services while at the same time highlighting the innovations and competencies cities and regions may bring to bear for a sound and effective regulation. The CoR’s opinion on the Digital Services Act package is …

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By m.julika@live.com CoR Press

30 Jun: Regional leaders and European Commission join forces to promote EU values in schools

(Source: European Committee of Regions)

The European Committee of the Regions and the European Commission will develop joint projects to support teaching EU values in classrooms with the help of regional and local authorities and on voluntary basis. In a Plenary debate with Margaritis Schinas –Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for Promoting our European Way of Life – regional and local leaders also stressed that education systems should fully respect and promote freedom, equality, tolerance and non-discrimination. They also highlighted that learning about the European Union, its values, cultural heritage and diversity is vital and must be offered in …

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