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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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New complaints system for reporting market access barriers

The complaints procedure is open to Member States, individual companies, business/trade associations, civil society organisations and citizens from the EU.
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Trade Defence Instruments / EU anti-dumping measures

Overview on current trade defense instruments.
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Intellectual property action plan to support the EU’s recovery and resilience

One of the follow-up actions of the New EU Industrial Strategy issued in March this year, the Action Plan revolves around 5 priorities.
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New directive: Restructuring, insolvency and discharge of debt (EU 2019/1023)

The legislation provides debtors with an early warning system and online information highlighting any likelihood of insolvency.
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Brexit checker

New rules apply to things like travel and doing business with Europe. Use the Brexit checker to get a personalised list of actions for you, your business and your family.
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