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Trade BarriersTrade Defence Instruments / EU anti-dumping measures - January 2024 Update

Overview on anti-dumping measures and trade defense instruments in the EU
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Intellectual Property RightsProvisional agreement on Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) reached

The European Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on the text of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
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Intellectual Property RightsMain elements of adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

The European Parliament and Council Presidency reached a provisional political agreement on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
Read more … Main elements of adopted Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act

EnvironmentCritical Raw Materials Act adopted

The European Parliament voted to adopt the Critical Raw Materials Act.
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Consumer Product Safety Regulation (CPSR)Provisional agreement on Construction Products Regulation (CPR)

The main elements of the agreement are summarised on our website.
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Intellectual Property RightsData Act entered into force

The Data Act entered into force on 12 January 2024.
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Overview on new LegislationLegislative Update January 2024

Update on European legislation January 2024
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Events & FairsSave the date: CEO-Congress Porto (24 -26 October 2024)

We are delighted to invite you to the CEO Annual Congress from 24 to 26 October in Porto (PT)
Read more … Save the date: CEO-Congress Porto (24 -26 October 2024)

REACHNegotiation mandate adopted to completely phase out mercury in the EU

The proposal addresses the residual remaining uses of mercury in products in the EU, with a view to establishing a mercury-free Europe.
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PackagingJoint Industry Statement on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Over 100 associations warn current PPWR approach risks unravelling the Single Market and setting the clock back on the Green Deal
Read more … Joint Industry Statement on Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

EnvironmentCommon rules promoting the repair of goods (Right to repair)

The European Parliament Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted their opinion on the Common rules promoting the repair of goods (Right…
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PackagingPackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) proposal adopted

The Council has reached an agreement ('general approach') on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and packaging waste.
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EnvironmentEcodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

The co-legislators entered trilogue negotiations on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) proposal.
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REACHREACH & Rohs review

Chemicals are significantly absent from the Commission’s Work Programme.
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REACHREACH: PFAS Restriction proposal - December 2023 Update

The first draft opinion on PFAS Restriction is scheduled for Q1 2024.
Read more … REACH: PFAS Restriction proposal - December 2023 Update

Trade & Sector NewsEuropean Business Cycle Indicators 3rd Quarter 2023

This Special Topic takes a close look at how inflation is affecting consumer sentiment and behaviour.
Read more … European Business Cycle Indicators 3rd Quarter 2023

General statisticsEuropean Economic Forecast Autumn 2023

The European economy has lost momentum this year against the background of a high cost of living, weak external demand and monetary tightening.
Read more … European Economic Forecast Autumn 2023

Trade & Sector NewsEU-Mercosur Joint Press Statement

The EU and Mercosur are engaged in constructive discussions with a view to finalising the pending issues within the Association Agreement.
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StandardisationStandardisation Policy- December 2023 Update

The European Commission issued the “Call for Evidence” (previously called the “roadmap”) for the evaluation of Regulation 1025/2012 on European Standardisation.
Read more … Standardisation Policy- December 2023 Update

Intellectual Property RightsArtificial Intelligence Liability Directive

In the European Parliament, the European Commission’s proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD) has stalled.
Read more … Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive