EU Single Market

News and information about the European Union's single market.

EU labelling boost for organic pet food — 06 June 2023, 23:56 CET

The EU Parliament and Council reached provisional agreement Tuesday on the labelling of organic pet food, to make it easier for consumers in the EU to buy organic food for their pets.

Major EU customs reform to target online fraud — 24 May 2023, 00:13 CET

A major reform of the EU's Customs Union, announced Wednesday by the European Commission, will introduce more modern and efficient customs procedures and target e-commerce and illicit trade online.

EU reaches deal to protect local craft products — 03 May 2023, 23:46 CET

EU Parliament and Council negotiators agreed Wednesday on a new scheme to protect the 'geographical indication' of traditional crafts such as textiles, jewellery and glass at EU and international level.

Supplementary Protection Certificates - guide — 27 April 2023, 18:55 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Standard Essential Patents - guide — 27 April 2023, 21:31 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

Compulsory Licensing - guide — 27 April 2023, 19:02 CET

The European Commission on 27 April proposed new rules to help companies, especially small and medium-sized companies (SMEs), make the most of their inventions, leverage new technologies and contribute to the EU's competitiveness and technological sovereignty.

New European patents framework boost for innovation — 27 April 2023, 21:41 CET

New unified rules on patents, proposed Thursday by the European Commission, will benefit patents holders and users, and will help smaller companies in particular make the most of their inventions.

EU strikes deal to boost semiconductor industry — 19 April 2023, 23:32 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached provisional political agreement Tuesday on a regulation to strengthen Europe's semiconductor ecosystem, better known as the 'Chips Act'.

Go-ahead for revamped EU product safety rules — 30 March 2023, 23:06 CET

The EU Parliament endorsed revised rules on product safety of non-food consumer products Thursday, aligning existing rules with latest developments in digitalisation and the surge in online shopping.

Digitalisation of company law and cutting red tape - guide — 29 March 2023, 22:56 CET

The European Commission adopted a proposal on 29 March for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law.

Brussels to cut red tape for cross-border business — 29 March 2023, 23:10 CET

The EU continued its drive to cut red tape for cross-border business Wednesday with a proposal to make it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law.

Brussels outlines new framework for net-zero technologies — 16 March 2023, 18:54 CET

The EU Commission proposed a 'Net-Zero Industry Act' Thursday to scale up manufacturing of clean technologies in the EU and make sure the Union is well-equipped for the clean-energy transition.

EU acts to mitigate risk of medical devices shortage — 08 March 2023, 21:48 CET

The EU Council adopted a regulation Tuesday which extends the deadline for the certification of medical devices, with a view to mitigating the risk of shortages for European patients.

EUR 7.5m to support integration of Ukrainian SMEs into Single Market — 28 February 2023, 20:08 CET

The Commission launched two calls for proposals Tuesday under 'ReadyForEU' aimed at helping Ukrainian entrepreneurs and businesses to benefit from the Single Market.

Brussels to extend Ukraine trade benefits by a year — 26 February 2023, 22:44 CET

The EU is set to renew the suspension of import duties, quotas and trade defence measures on Ukrainian exports to the European Union - known as the Autonomous Trade Measures (ATMs) - for another year.

Progress towards internal electricity market slow: EU auditors — 31 January 2023, 22:50 CET

Despite ambitious projections, the EU has made slow progress towards its goal of connecting electricity markets to ensure access to cheap power for citizens and businesses, EU auditors said Tuesday.

MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry — 24 January 2023, 20:31 CET

A European Parliament committee backed plans Tuesday to secure the EU supply of chips by boosting production and innovation, and setting up emergency measures against shortages.

Foreign Subsidies Regulation - guide — 12 January 2023, 21:07 CET

The Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR') entered into force on 12 January. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, while ensuring a level playing field for all companies operating in the Single Market.

EU foreign subsidies regulation comes into effect — 16 January 2023, 23:45 CET

The European Union's Foreign Subsidies Regulation entered into force Thursday, a new set of rules which addresses the distortions caused by foreign subsidies and ensures fair and open EU markets.

New EU rules to ensure safety of machinery and robots — 15 December 2022, 22:49 CET

The EU Parliament and Council agreed a new machinery regulation Thursday, adapting rules to address emerging risks posed by new technologies to machinery products and ensuring their safe operation.

New Commission proposals to make clearing services in the EU more attractive - guide — 07 December 2022, 21:46 CET

The European Commission on 7 December put forward new proposals on clearing, corporate insolvency and company listing to make EU capital markets more attractive.

Final green light for EU corporate sustainability reporting directive — 29 November 2022, 19:12 CET

European companies will soon be required to publish detailed information on sustainability matters, following final approval Monday of the corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD).

New Euro 7 standards to reduce pollutant emissions from vehicles — 14 November 2022, 17:50 CET

The European Commission presented a proposal Thursday to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU to meet the European Green Deal's zero-pollution ambition.

Final approval for EU's one-size-fits-all charging port — 26 October 2022, 18:26 CET

A USB-C port will become mandatory in 2024 for electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and headphones, following final approval by EU ministers Tuesday of the common charger directive.

EU strengthens rules for placing medical tests on market — 31 May 2022, 23:23 CET

As of 26 May, new rules to better protect public health and patient safety, on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV tests, pregnancy tests or COVID-19 tests, are applicable.