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Ukraine: EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Russia and Belarus
Overview on current EU sanctions regarding the war in Ukraine.
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CEO-Survey on trade situation with Russia
Thank you for your contributions by 10 March 2022
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CEO Statement on war in Ukraine
The European Tool Committee (CEO) and its members are dismayed by the illegal Russian attack on Ukraine and call for an immediate end to the hostilities.
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Case studies and podcast on successful technology transfer
The European Patent Office (EPO) has released two new case studies and a podcast episode looking at successful technology transfer.
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Global manufacturing growth revives from 1½ year low, but supply shortages and inflationary pressures persist
Worldwide manufacturing growth picked up in February after being subdued to a one-and-a-half year low in January due to the Omicron wave.
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Manufacturing output growth supported by stronger demand and fewer delivery delays in February
The Russia-Ukraine war, which also carries the risk of dampening growth, adds fresh fuel to inflation risks.
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Inflation Rates Expected to Stay Above Two Per Cent Until the End of 2024
High energy prices, scarcity of raw materials and problems in international supply chains are expected to be the main drivers of this high inflation.
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How War in Ukraine Threatens the World’s Economic Recovery
Bloomberg Economics examines how the conflict could impact growth, inflation and monetary policy.
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EU restrictive measures in response to the crisis in Ukraine
Package of individual and economic restrictive measures
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European Commission imposes anti-dumping measures on fasteners from China
Duties have been set between 22.1% and 86.5%.
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Italy: Environmental labelling obligation for packaging suspended until 30.6.2022
The environmental labelling obligation for packaging in Italy has been suspended again until 30 June 2022.
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Bulgaria: Mandatory labeling of packaging
Bulgaria renewed its packaging regulation and introduced extended producer responsibility.
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Environmental Footprint - February 2022 update
The revision aims at further incentivising the industry to manufacture products that have a better environmental performance.
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Sustainable Products Initiative
Main aims are the broadening the scope of the Ecodesign Directive beyond energy related products, mandatory requirements for recycled content, information and labelling,…
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REACH: Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) February 2022 Update
New intentions to identify a substance of very high concern have been received.
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EU-US-Trade: Stakeholder consultation platform on TTIP
The Commission has launched a consultation platform to collect stakeholder’s input to shape transatlantic cooperation.
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Recent developments in standardisation - February 2022 Update
The latest SMAART meeting on EU standardisation took place on 3 December 2021.
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REACH: Review (February 2022 Update)
The webpage on the REACH Revision is now available.
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Unified Patent Court Agreement enters into force
The unitary patent will strengthen the existing centralised European patent-granting system while lowering maintenance costs and reducing overall complexity for patent…
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New information hub for European SMEs
The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has created a centralised information hub for businesses interested in intellectual property aspects.
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