A Commission to tackle the crises? - EUbusiness Week newsletter 849
EUbusiness Week 849 top stories: EU reaffirms ambition for climate neutrality by 2050; EU states' VAT collection gap at EUR 137 bn in 2017; Europe's satnav system reaches 1 billion smartphones; EU proposals for sustainable fishing in Baltic Sea; Brussels issues Brexit 'no-deal' checklist for businesses; Performance risks in EU defence plans, say auditors
Publisher's Note
Since the European elections, the Brexit saga has grabbed the headlines,
the EU institutions have been treading water. Now, the changing of the
EU guard is under way, with Commission President-elect Ursula von der
Leyen announcing nominees and portfolios for her next Commission.
The EU executive will be judged on how it responds to Europpe's crises,
such as the rise of populism and threats to the rule of law, and the
climate crisis. Ms von der Leyen has put climate protection and
sustainable development at the top of her priorities. But her
introduction of a Commissioner for 'Protecting our European Way of Life'
has been less universally welcomed.
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Nick Prag
Publisher, EUbusiness
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1. EU reaffirms ambition for climate neutrality by 2050
The Commission reaffirmed the EU's commitment to accelerated climate
ambition Wednesday, as it makes preparations for a long-term strategy to
achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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2. EU states' VAT collection gap at EUR 137 bn in 2017
Thorough reform of the VAT system is needed to make it more fraud-proof,
the EU executive said as it released a study showing Member States lost
EUR 137 bn VAT revenues in 2017.
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3. Europe's satnav system reaches 1 billion smartphones
Galileo, Europe's satellite navigation system, has reached billion
smartphone users worldwide, on the 15th anniversary of the European
Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency.
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4. EU proposals for sustainable fishing in Baltic Sea
The situation of fish stocks in the Baltic Sea is 'serious', said
Brussels as it set out proposals for 2020 fishing opportunities for the
commercially most important fish stocks.
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5. Brussels issues Brexit 'no-deal' checklist for businesses
With 8 weeks to go until the possible withdrawal of the UK from the EU
on 31 October, the Commission reiterated its call for EU27 businesses to
prepare for a 'no-deal' scenario.
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6. Performance risks in EU defence plans, say auditors
The current military capabilities and cooperation of the EU Member
States do not match the new level of ambition of the EU's defence
policy, says a review by the European Court of Auditors, published
Thursday.
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EUROPEAN LAW
Google news: a German provision stopping Google search from using
newspaper snippets without publisher authorisation must be disregarded
as it was not notified to the Commission, the EU Court ruled Thursday.
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July 2019 infringements package: key decisions
Latest news from the European Court of Justice
EU law firms
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Inside the EU Institutions
Council Watch
EU extends sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial
integrity until 15 March 2020 - Council adopts list of candidates for
appointment as Commissioner
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Commission Watch
Erasmus+ boosts participation of African students and staff in 2019 -
Vaccination benefits - fight against climate change - the von der Leyen
Commission - VAT Gap - effectiveness of public consultations - Milk,
fruits and vegetables for schoolchildren - EU unemployment figures -
Drought in Europe
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Parliament Watch
Conference of Presidents adopts calendar for hearings of
Commissioners-designate - Sassoli: Friends of Football with UEFA to kick
out hate - Statement by EP President Sassoli on Sakharov Prize winner
Oleg Sentsov's release - Lagarde recommended for ECB President by
Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee
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EU diary
16 Sep: Agriculture and Fisheries Council
16 Sep: General Affairs Council
16-19 Sep: European Parliament plenary session
16-22 Sep: European Mobility Week 2019
19-20 Sep: Data protection in law enforcement conference
19-20 Sep: CareersNet meeting
20 Sep: Annual meeting of EU accessible cities
20 Sep: Transport, Telecommunications & Energy Council
The Week Ahead
Long-term diary
RESOURCES
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Other news on EUbusiness this week
Eurojust launches new Counter-Terrorism Register 6-Sep
Kids get EU milk, fruit & veg as school year begins 4-Sep
EU agrees measures to combat drought in Europe 31-Aug
EU support helps Greece towards financial stability 28-Aug
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Breaking News
The economic policy at the heart of Europe is creaking (The Economist)
Press
Business Organisations Voice Strong Support For A New EU SME Strategy
EU failing 2020 commitments for marine biodiversity protection
New study highlights lack of progress on infrastructure & incentives for alternatively-powered cars
Censorship machine takes over EU's internet European Court of Justice
does not request a more detailed investigation of risks of genetically
engineered soybeans
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Reducing labour shortages by improving skills matching - Employers statement
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Jobs
Secretary General, European Cyclists' Federation
Director of Global Economic Affairs and Strategic Policy Files, DIGITALEUROPE
Outreach Coordinator, Open Society European Policy Institute
International Lobby & Advocacy Coordinator, Clean Clothes Campaign
Senior Legal Officer - Consumer and Digital Policy, European Consumer Organisation
Senior EU Affairs Officer, European Cancer Patient Coalition
Head of Programme: Ocean, Plastics, and Chemicals, ClientEarth
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Guides
Global Vaccination Summit
VAT gap
Communication on forests
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Events
25 Sep, Amsterdam: Defence Exports Conference 2019
16 Oct, London: Mental Health in the Workplace
31 Oct, Abu Dhabi: Citizenship and Residency Exhibition 2019
20 Nov, Amsterdam: 18th Annual Benelux Infrastructure Forum
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Publications
Digital Education at School in Europe - Eurydice Report
Climate change adaptation in the agriculture sector in Europe
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Links
Brexit preparedness checklistFinland's EU presideny website
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