COMPETITION
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11233 – Omers / ABP / Kenter)
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11349 – Macquarie / UBS / RHP / JV)
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.10760 – Airbus / Safran / TAC / Aubert & Duval)
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11296 – WHP / G-Star)
- Commission clears acquisition of PS Energi by Petronord (M.11232) – Midday Express
- France – The General Rapporteur of the Autorité de la concurrence indicates that unannounced inspections were carried out in the production and marketing of food and non-food product sectors
- UK – CMA: Parties’ response to the issues statement in the Arçelik / Whirlpool EMEA merger inquiry
STATE AID
- Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU Cases where the Commission raises no objections – SA.109052; SA.108078; SA.55855 & SA.55854
- Commission approves amendment to State aid measures supporting resolution of Polish Getin Noble Bank (SA.109418) – IP/23/6042
TRADE & CUSTOMS
- Appeal brought on 14 September 2023 by European Commission against the judgment of the General Court of 5 July 2023 in Case T-126/21, Nevinnomysskiy Azot and NAK ‘Azot’ Vs. Commission – Case C-568/23 P
Re: set aside the judgment of the General Court of 5 July 2023 in Case T-126/21 Nevinnomysskiy Azot and NAK ‘Azot’ Vs. Commission and dismiss the remainder of the claims at first instance as unfounded - Agenda for: Council of the European Union (Foreign Affairs/Trade) – 27 November 2023
- Agenda for: Trade Policy Committee (Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)) – 04 December 2023
- Agenda for: 251st Customs Code Committee – Tariff & Statistical Nomenclature (Sub-section Agriculture & Chemistry) – 11 & 12 December 2023
- 2023 Quality Report on Balance of Payments, International Investment Position, International Trade in Services and Foreign Direct Investment statistics (analysed data until reference quarter Q2 of 2022)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) /… imposing a provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of certain polyethylene terephthalate originating in People’s Republic of China
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020 – Analysis of the final compromise text with a view to agreement
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2663 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 November 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2656 of 21 November 2023 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (CN:8528 52 91)
- The Council adopted a regulation opening autonomous EU tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- EU completes ratification of state-of-the-art trade agreement with New Zealand – IP/23/6056 & QaA
- EU-New Zealand: Council gives final green light to free trade agreement
- Significant fall in trade between EU and Russia since February 2022 – Eurostat
INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY
- Agenda for: Working Party on Competitiveness & Growth (Internal Market) – 29 & 30 November 2023
- Agenda for: Working Party on Competitiveness & Growth (Internal Market + Ecodesign) – 27 November 2023
- Agenda for: 18th meeting of the Forum for the Exchange of Information on Enforcement (Motor Vehicles) – 13 December 2023
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market – Progress report
- Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2019/1242 as regards strengthening the CO₂ emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles and integrating reporting obligations, and repealing Regulation (EU) 2018/956 – Four column table
CHEMICAL
- Agenda for: Working Party on International Environment Issues (Int. Chemicals/Synergies) – 01 December 2023
- Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the REACH
INTERLLECTUAL PROPERTY
- 21st Session of the WIPO Working Group on the Legal Development of the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks (WIPO, Geneva, 13–17 November 2023) – Final EU/Member States statements
AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
- Agenda for: Meeting of the Expert Group for Technical Advice on Organic Production (EGTOP) – Subgroup “Fertilisers” & “Plant protection” – 29 & 30 November 2023
- Minutes of: Meeting of the Expert Group Fruit and Vegetables Market Observatory – Pip Fruit – 06 November 2023
EMPLOYMENT & SOCIAL POLICY
- Towards a more egalitarian European Union through social justice
- Council gives final approval to measures to promote the social economy
- The Council has approved conclusions on women and equality in the field of sport, to promote equal participation, visibility and leadership
- Proposal for a Directive of teh European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or reprotoxic substances at work (Sixth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Council Directive 89/391/EEC) (codification)
- EU jobs official says consumers happy to pay more to protect workers’ rights – Nicolas Schmit argues ensuring better staff conditions at groups like Uber and Deliveroo will not kill gig economy model – Financial Times
ENERGY
- Agenda for: Working Party on Energy – 28 November 2023
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2639 of 19 September 2023 amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2202 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1153 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a list of selected cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy
- EIB lends €250 million to Sorégies Group under InvestEU to speed up its energy transition – IP/23/6087
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
- Agenda for: Working Party on the Environment – 27, 28, 30 November and 1 December 2023
- Agenda for: Committee on the Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 (DWD) – 15 December 2023
- Agenda for: 29th Hybrid Meeting of the Competent Authorities for the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Persistent Organic Pollutants – 29 Novembe 2023
- Circular economy: what is it and how does it affect EU citizens?
- Answer given by Mr Sinkevicius to a MEP written question – European strategy to address the consequences of wildfires
- EU states call on Brussels to rethink shipping emissions charge – Southern European shipping nations say measures risk diverting business away from European ports – Financial Times
- Coffee and cocoa stored in EU warehouses at risk of destruction under new rules – Anti-deforestation law passed in June restricts non-compliant stocks from being sold in the bloc – Financial Times
TRANSPORT & MOBILITY
- Commission welcomes new UN Aviation Agency global target for sustainable aviation fuels
- Answer given by Ms Vălean to a MEP written Question – Implementation and enforcement of the mobility package
DIGITAL & INFORMATION SOCIETY
DATA PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY
- Data Act: Council adopts new law on fair access to and use of data
- Europe’s grid is under a cyberattack deluge, industry warns – Cyberattacks against the energy sector have spiked. The sector needs to speed up, chief officials say – Politico.eu
AREA OF FREEDOM, SECURITY & JUSTICE
- Agenda for: 13th Meeting of the EU-UK Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights – 04 December 2023
- Commission is launching a Global Alliance to Counter Migrant Smuggling at a High-level International Conference – Midday Express
- EU equality ministers discuss how to eradicate emerging violence against women
ECB, EURO & ECONOMY
- Commission endorses Italy’s €194 billion modified recovery and resilience plan, including a REPowerEU chapter* – IP/23/6050 & Financial Times
- Positive preliminary assessment of Slovenia’s request for €541 million disbursement under the Recovery and Resilience Facility – IP/23/6084 & QaA
FUTURE OF EUROPE
- Agenda for: Meeting of the Coreper (Part.1 & Part.2) – 29 November & 01 December 2023
- Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events – 27 November – 10 December 2023
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- EU and Ukraine outline plans for sustainable reconstruction in a high-level conference – IP/23/6055
- Vice-President Schinas in Australia to promote cooperation on security, skills, innovation and culture – Midday Express
EU – CANADA SUMMIT
EU-Canada Summit 2023 – Joint Statement; Remarks by President Charles Michel
– Making further progress in the strategic partnership at 2023 EU – Canada Summit – IP/23/6018
– EU and Canada strengthen cooperation in civil protection and disaster risk management – IP/23/5959
– EU and Canada establish a Green Alliance to deepen cooperation on domestic and international policies – IP/23/5946
– EU and Canada conclude negotiations for association to Horizon Europe – IP/23/5952
– EU and Canada launch Digital Partnership to strengthen strategic cooperation – IP/23/5953
