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Own-initiative (INI) report on standardisation

The report which highlights the Parliament’s priorities on standardisation in the single market and at the global level.
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Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): April 2023 update

The work of the European institutions on the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is progressing.
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Industry 4.0Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive

In the European Parliament and Council, work on the Commission proposal for an Artificial Intelligence Liability Directive (AILD) continues.
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Work on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is progressing

The work on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is progressing in the Parliament.
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Free Trade Agreements – March 2023 Update

Get an overview on current Free Trade Agreements.
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New political agreement between European Union and UK announced

The new agreement modifies trade rules for Northern Ireland, which have been a source of heated debate in the post-Brexit UK.
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Tenth package of sanctions against Russia adopted

On 25 February 2023, the EU adopted a tenth package of sanctions against Russia.
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Trade Defence and EU anti-dumping measures: March 2023 Update

Overview on current Trade Defence measures.
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EU Patent - March 2023 Update

In preparation for the launch of the Unitary Patent system starting on 1 June, the EPO continues to offer transitional measures to all patent applicants in the final…
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General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) - final compromise agreement

The Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) in the Council endorsed the final compromise agreement.
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Construction Products Regulation (CPR) - Discussion on amendments

Although there is consensus on the scope of the regulation, the issue of whether or not direct installation of construction products should be covered by the CPR remains…
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Work on the Data Act progressing

The European Parliament adopted in plenary their agreed text on the Data Act, paving the way for interinstitutional negotiations.
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European Critical Raw Materials Act adopted

On 16 March, the European Commission adopted the European Critical Raw Materials Act (ECRMA).
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European Importations and Exportations 2021

The new CEO European Importation and Exportation Statistics Report for the year 2021 is now online.
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Legislative Update March 2023

Update on European legislation March 2023
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New IP Special: IP and Social Media

SMEs and users should know how to use content on social media and to avoid IP infringement.
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REACH: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl PFA

A group of 119 NGOs have committed to a newly created Manifesto with the aim to ban PFAS.
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EU infringement proceedings against French Triman logo

France's labeling regulations for sorting information violate the principle of the free movement of goods in the EU internal market, according the EU Commission.
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REACH: Appeal against ECJ judgment on titanium dioxide

The classification will remain in effect until the end of this process.
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Recommendations to improve REACH registrations updated

The updated recommendations will help companies to comply with REACH requirements and ensure the safe use of chemicals.
Read more … Recommendations to improve REACH registrations updated