EU Single Market

News and information about the European Union's single market.

EU secures access to sustainable supply of critical raw materials — 25 May 2024, 00:37 CET

The European Critical Raw Materials Act entered into force Thursday, with the aim of ensuring a diverse, secure, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU's industry.

European Digital Identity rules enter into force — 22 May 2024, 00:30 CET

The rules on establishing a European Digital Identity entered into force Monday, paving the way for all EU citizens and residents to benefit from a personal European Digital Identity Wallet in 2026.

MEPs approve 'due diligence' bill on firms' impact on environment — 19 March 2024, 20:49 CET

A European Parliament committee gave its approval Tuesday to a bill, agreed with EU governments, which requires firms to mitigate their negative impact on the environment and human rights.

Euro-Parliament backs tightening of EU toy safety rules — 13 March 2024, 19:17 CET

The EU Parliament approved its position Wednesday on revamped EU rules on toy safety, offering better protection to children from the number of unsafe toys sold in the EU single market.

EU sets out plan to boost Europe's defence readiness — 05 March 2024, 18:52 CET

In the light of Russia's continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Commission and EU foreign policy chief set out plans Tuesday for a major boost to Europe's defence industrial readiness.

EU reaches deal on mobile machinery rules for public roads — 23 February 2024, 19:00 CET

The EU institutions reached provisional agreement Thursday on harmonised road safety requirements for the circulation of self-propelled machinery such as lawnmowers or bulldozers.

EU raids tyre firms suspected of price fixing — 31 January 2024, 19:13 CET

The EU Commission carried out unannounced raids Wednesday at the premises of several European tyre makers suspected ot violating EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices.

Multinationals in EU face new era for corporate taxation — 08 January 2024, 18:35 CET

Ground-breaking new EU rules on corporate taxation came into effect on 1 January with the introduction of a 15 per cent minimum rate of effective taxation for multinational companies active in the EU.

New ecodesign rules make sustainable products the norm — 06 December 2023, 21:54 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council struck a deal Tuesday on an update to the Ecodesign Regulation, which establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements for sustainable products.

Brussels send Amazon concerns over iRobot acquisition — 29 November 2023, 00:17 CET

The EU Commission informed US tech giant Amazon Tuesday of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of iRobot may restrict competition in the market for robot vacuum cleaners ('RVCs').

MEPs vote to extend life of consumer products — 22 November 2023, 23:55 CET

The European Parliament adopted rules Tuesday to encourage more sustainable consumption, reduce the environmental impact of mass consumption and strengthen consumers' right to repair.

Protection of European craft and industrial products enters into force — 16 November 2023, 21:51 CET

The Craft and Industrial Geographical Indication (CIGI) Regulation entered into force Thursday, marking a key milestone in the protection of the names of European craft and industrial products.

EU strikes provisional deal to boost supply of critical raw materials — 13 November 2023, 21:58 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached a provisional deal Monday for a framework to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials, known as the Critical Raw Materials Act.

EU sets course to become global chips powerhouse — 23 September 2023, 00:19 CET

The European Chips Act came into force Thursday, with a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies.

European Chips Act enters into force - guide — 21 September 2023, 17:50 CET

The European Chips Act entered into force on 21 September. It puts in place a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications.

MEPs look to secure EU supply of critical raw materials — 15 September 2023, 18:04 CET

The European Parliament adopted its position Thursday on boosting the supply of strategic raw materials, seen as crucial to secure the EU’s transition to a sustainable, digital and sovereign future.

Brussels boost for activities of cross-border associations in the EU — 06 September 2023, 18:57 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal Tuesday to remove legal and administrative barriers for non-profit associations that operate or wish to operate in more than one EU Member State.

EU package to cut red tape for merging businesses enters into force — 05 September 2023, 23:11 CET

A package to simplify procedures for reviewing concentrations under the EU Merger Regulation entered into force Friday, benefiting businesses and advisers on preparatory work and related costs.

Pierre Cardin, Ahlers may have breached EU antitrust laws — 01 August 2023, 01:01 CET

Pierre Cardin and licensee Ahlers may have breached EU antitrust rules by restricting cross-border sales of Pierre Cardin-licensed clothing, the EU said Monday in a statement of objections.

EU to step up protection of children from unsafe toys — 29 July 2023, 00:20 CET

The EU Commission proposed a Toy Safety Regulation Friday which revises current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys, with improved protection from harmful hormone-disrupting chemicals.

Protection of children from unsafe toys - guide — 29 July 2023, 00:13 CET

The European Commission proposed on 28 July a Toy Safety Regulation revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. While toys put on the EU market are among the safest ones in the world, the proposed rules will further improve this protection, in particular from harmful chemicals.

Brussels backs phasing out animal use in experiments — 27 July 2023, 17:46 CET

The EU Commission kick-started a plan Tuesday to phase out animal testing for chemicals across Europe, though campaigners are concerned it will not protect the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics.

EU Commission response to Citizens' Initiative "Save Cruelty-Free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing" - guide — 25 July 2023, 23:38 CET

The European Commission responded on 25 July to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) 'Save Cruelty-free Cosmetics - Commit to a Europe without Animal Testing'. The response provides a comprehensive overview of the EU's legislative and policy framework relevant to the use of animals for testing purposes. It also proposes additional actions to further reduce animal testing.

EU looks to improve end-of-life management of cars — 13 July 2023, 17:07 CET

The European Commission proposed measures Thursday to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.

EU 'repairability index' to make phones last longer — 19 June 2023, 17:31 CET

The European Commission set out proposals Friday for new rules to help consumers make informed and sustainable choices when purchasing mobile and cordless phones, and tablets.