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German associations warn of rising prices in DIY and garden sector
The accident involving the containership “Ever Given” and the associated blockade of the Suez Canal have exacerbated a development that poses major challenges for…
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Union Customs Code (UCC): New advance cargo risk management platform
In its first phase, ICS2 will focus on postal and express consignments coming to or through the EU by air, before eventually being applied to all modes of cargo…
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Eurozone productivity falls for fourth successive month in February
Eurozone private sector productivity decreased for the fourth month running in February, but the pace of contraction eased and was moderate.
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Eurozone construction activity continues to fall in February
Eurozone construction firms reported a sustained downturn in activity during February.
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Global Business Outlook: Vaccine progress lifts global business confidence
At +32 %, up from +26% in October 2020, the business activity net balance indicated the strongest degree of optimism in three years.
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February 2021: Fastest growth of eurozone manufacturing sector for three years
The eurozone’s manufacturing economy performed strongly in February as operating conditions improved to the greatest degree for three years.
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Artificial Intelligence: March 2021 update
While a legislative proposal on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected during the first quarter of 2021, the European Commission gave an update of the current status of…
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EU and U.S. agree to suspend all tariffs linked to the Airbus and Boeing disputes
On 5th March, the EU and U.S. agreed to suspend all retaliatory tariffs on EU and U.S. exports imposed in the Airbus and Boeing disputes for a four-month period.
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Market access offers of the EU-China investment agreement
The Commission has published the schedules of commitments agreed under the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), concluded in principle on 30 December…
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Blue Guide March 2021 update
The European Commission has embarked on the evaluation of the New Legislative Framework (NLF).
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New Consumer Agenda
The European Commission has launched a New Consumer Agenda to empower European consumers to play an active role in the green and digital transitions.
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Digital Single Market
The European Commission presented a set of proposals reforming the EU Digital Internal Market: a comprehensive set of new rules for all digital services, including social…
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Strong EU trade enforcement rules enter into force
Robust new trade enforcement rules have entered into force that will further strengthen the EU’s toolbox in defending its interests.
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Dual-use items: interinstitutional agreement approved
The reviewed rules will govern the export of dual-use goods (software and technology such as high-performance computers, drones and certain chemicals that can have…
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France: “Triman” product label in force
Besides the Green Dot and the “crossed-out garbage can”, the Triman Logo is probably the most important recycling symbol in e-commerce.
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EU Single Window Environment for Customs
The objective is to modernise and streamline customs controls, notably by making it easier for different authorities involved in goods clearance to exchange electronic…
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EU – US: January 2021 update
Ahead of the next EU-US Summit in the first half of 2021, the European Commission and High Representative have put forward a proposal for a new, forward-looking…
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EU – China: January 2021 update
On 30th December 2020, The EU and China concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI).
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REACH Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC): February 2021 update
The EU’s General Court ruled on 16 December 2020 that the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) was correct to determine that the widely-used endocrine disruptor bisphenol A…
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Chromium trioxide – February 2021 update
The European Commission has finally authorised five out of the six essential uses of chromium trioxide (EC 215-607-8; CAS 1333-82-0) applied by the Chromium Trioxide…
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