EuroCommerce is deeply concerned by the weakening of the Single Market after today’s European Parliament’s plenary vote that accepted opening negotiations based on the Agriculture Committee’s report on cross-border enforcement of rules on unfair trading practices (UTPs).
European Central Bank introduces climate factor in its collateral framework in new landmark measure
In an effort to address climate-related financial risks, the European Central Bank (ECB) is introducing a climate factor in its collateral framework, starting in the second half of 2026.
The trade agreement reached last night between the European Union and the United States offers a much-needed reprieve for European retailers and wholesalers. Yet this is -at best- damage control.
After months of speculation, the European Commission has presented its proposal for the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Proposed MFF has potential to respond to current challenges
In a first reaction to the proposal for the next Multiannual Framework, SMEunited sees its potential to deliver on the current challenges.
The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a new long-term EU budget that reduces existing funding for climate and nature, leaving Europeans ill-equipped to deal with the ever-worsening climate and biodiversity crisis, amid yet another summer plagued by heatwaves, wildfires and floods.
EUDR saga: Parliament votes to undermine enforcement and EU credibility
Today’s European Parliament vote adopting an objection to the European Commission’s country benchmarking system under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) represents an irresponsible move against one of the EU’s flagship environmental laws.