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EU-Kenya trade agreement - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 18 December 2023, 15:48 CET

The EU and Kenya signed on 18 December an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to boost bilateral trade in goods, increase investment flows, and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

EU Commission re-imposes EUR 376.36m fine on Intel for anticompetitive practices in the market for computer chips - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 23 September 2023, 00:06 CET

The European Commission re-imposed on 22 September a fine of around EUR 376.36 million on Intel for a previously established abuse of dominant position in the market for computer chips called x86 central processing units ('CPUs').

European Chips Act enters into force - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 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.

2023 Strategic Foresight Report - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 July 2023, 21:38 CET

The European Commission presented on 6 July the 2023 Strategic Foresight Report, which analyses how to put 'sustainability and people's wellbeing at the heart of Europe's Open Strategic Autonomy' and suggests ten concrete actions to achieve this aim.

EU deforestation Regulation - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 29 June 2023, 18:41 CET

This document is a working document drafted by the European Commission services intending to provide information to national authorities, EU operators and other stakeholders for the implementation of Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation and repealing Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 (referred to in this document as 'the Regulation', 'this Regulation' or "EUDR").

New Agenda for EU Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 07 June 2023, 21:39 CET

On 7 June, the EU's High Representative and the European Commission adopted a Joint Communication setting out a New Agenda for Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean.

EU Customs Reform - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 17 May 2023, 17:14 CET

The European Commission put forward proposals on 17 May for the most ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union since its establishment in 1968.

European Critical Raw Materials Act - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 16 March 2023, 21:57 CET

The European Commission proposed on 16 March a comprehensive set of actions to ensure the EU's access to a secure, diversified, affordable and sustainable supply of critical raw materials.

Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 01 February 2023, 18:28 CET

The European Commission presented oin 1 February a Green Deal Industrial Plan to enhance the competitiveness of Europe's net-zero industry and support the fast transition to climate neutrality.

Foreign Subsidies Regulation - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 12 January 2023, 21:07 CET

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR') entered into force on 12 January. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, while ensuring a level playing field for all companies operating in the Single Market.

Updated rules to increase security and facilitate legal trade - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 27 October 2022, 16:30 CET

The European Commission proposed on 27 October to update EU rules on the import, export and transit of firearms for civilian use.

Prohibition of products made by forced labour in the Union Market - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 14 September 2022, 22:54 CET

The European Commission proposed on 14 September to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market. The proposal covers all products, namely those made in the EU for domestic consumption and exports, and imported goods, without targeting specific companies or industries.

European Chips Act - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 08 February 2022, 17:57 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 February a comprehensive set of measures to ensure the EU's security of supply, resilience and technological leadership in semiconductor technologies and applications.

EU standardisation strategy by EUbusiness — last modified 03 February 2022, 17:47 CET

The European Commission presented on 2 February a new Standardisation Strategy outlining the EU's approach to standards within the Single Market as well as globally. The Strategy is accompanied by a proposal for an amendment to the Regulation on standardisation, a report on its implementation, and the 2022 annual Union work programme for European standardisation.

Anti-Coercion Instrument by EUbusiness — last modified 08 December 2021, 21:47 CET

The European Commission proposed on 8 December a new tool to counter the use of economic coercion by third countries.

Global Gateway by EUbusiness — last modified 01 December 2021, 22:25 CET

The European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on 1 December launched the Global Gateway, the new European Strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport and strengthen health, education and research systems across the world.

EU-US negotiations on trade on steel and aluminium - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 01 November 2021, 17:16 CET

European Commission President von der Leyen and United States President Biden agreed on 31 October to start discussions on a Global Arrangement on Sustainable Steel and Aluminium.

Screening of foreign direct investments by EUbusiness — last modified 09 October 2020, 23:19 CET

The EU framework for screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) becomes fully operational as of 11 October 2020.

New Customs Union Action Plan by EUbusiness — last modified 29 September 2020, 14:08 CET

The European Commission launched on 28 September a new Customs Union Action Plan setting out a series of measures to make EU customs smarter, more innovative and more efficient over the next four years.

Rules of origin among Pan-Euro-Mediterranean partners by EUbusiness — last modified 25 August 2020, 00:12 CET

The European Commission adopted on 24 August a package of proposals that aims to increase trade between the European Union and neighbouring countries in the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) region, thereby contributing to the economic recovery following the coronavirus outbreak.