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Questions and Answers: Roaming*
(Source: European Commission)
Why is a new Roaming regulation needed?
The new Roaming regulation enters into force on 1 July 2022. Building on the outcome of the public consultation, the Commission proposed on 24 February 2021 a new Roaming regulation aimed at extending the rules for another 10 years and further enhancing its benefits […]
Questions and answers on the 2022 Strategic Foresight Report
(Source: European Commission)
What is strategic foresight and how does it support the EU’s policymaking?
Strategic foresight is a systematic approach to look beyond current expectations and explore plausible future developments. Its aim is to identify policy implications for the present. Using a range of methods, such as horizon scanning, megatrends analysis and scenario […]
Questions and Answers: Cohesion Policy steps up support to address the consequences of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine with the ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories’
(Source: European Commission)
Why did you propose ‘Flexible Assistance to Territories’ (‘FAST-CARE’)?
EU Member States are facing a major influx of people fleeing the Russian aggression against Ukraine. Since the beginning of the war, more than 6.2 million people arrived in the EU and efforts continue on the ground to welcome and swiftly integrate […]
Questions and answers on Spain’s second payment request under NextGenerationEU
(Source: European Commission)
How did the Commission assess Spain’s second payment request?
On 30 April 2022, Spain submitted to the Commission a request for the disbursement of €12 billion in non-repayable support (net of pre-financing) under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The request was based on the achievement of the 40 milestones and […]
Questions and answers on Slovakia’s disbursement request under NextGenerationEU
(Source: European Commission)
How did the Commission assess Slovakia’s first payment request?
On 29 April 2022, Slovakia submitted to the Commission a request for the disbursement of €398.7 million (net of pre-financing) in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The request was based on the achievement of the 14 milestones, as outlined […]
Questions and Answers on International Ocean Governance
(Source: European Commission)
Why a new agenda on International Ocean Governance and what is in it?
The Joint communication on the renewed EU agenda on International Ocean Governance (IOG) updates the 2016 Joint Communication and strengthens the EU’s commitment to safe, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed ocean. The new agenda reflects a number of significant global […]
Questions and Answers on Nature Restoration Law: restoring ecosystems for people, climate and planet
(Source: European Commission)
What is nature restoration and why do we need it?
Restoration is a process to support the recovery of degraded, damaged or destroyed ecosystems and bring more nature and biodiversity back everywhere, from agricultural and forest land to marine environment and urban spaces. Healthy ecosystems are more resilient to the impacts of […]
Farm to Fork: New rules to reduce the risk and use of pesticides in the EU
(Source: European Commission)
What has been proposed today and what are the next steps?
The Commission has proposed new rules to reduce the use and risk of pesticides in the EU, delivering on the Farm to Fork Strategy objective of a fair, healthy and environmentally respectful food system.
They introduce:
Legally binding targets: binding EU-level targets to reduce […]
Memo: Georgia
(Source: European Commission)
INTRODUCTION
Since its independence, Georgia has clearly expressed its European aspirations. This European ambition is included in the Georgian Constitution, and is supported by the people of Georgia (83% of Georgians approve joining the EU[1]) and across the political spectrum. This has been a driver for a number of key […]
Memo: Moldova
(Source: European Commission)
INTRODUCTION
In the past two years, the Republic of Moldova (hereinafter Moldova) has taken a decisive step towards reforms, with a clear mandate from its citizens. Following the 2020 presidential and 2021 parliamentary elections, there is a clear alignment of the presidential, executive and legislative powers on a pro-reform, anti-corruption European […]