Photo by Farah Almazouni on Unsplash A major new report, which looks at the challenges faced by the industry and companies in the Single Market, has been given a guarded welcome. The findings of the report on the Future of EU Competitiveness seeks to contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan…
Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash A major new report voices optimism about the future of the troubled agricultural sector in Europe. This is despite concerns voiced by farmers in the recent past that the industry attracted insufficient support at national and EU level. The report, by the 29 members of the EU’s…
Photo by Alexander Grey on Unsplash The first three years of the EU’s €724 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) have seen delays in funds being disbursed and projects being implemented. That is according to a worrying report published on Tuesday by the EU watchdog. The delays, they says, “put at risk the achievement…
Photo by Spruce on Unsplash Malta has not escaped some criticism from the EU in its annual rule of law report. The keenly awaited report from the Commission covers all Member States and none escape some criticism over the issue. These include the Maltese government which has found itself at odds with the…
Photo by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash Hungary has come under fire from the EU in the bloc’s annual rule of law report. The keenly awaited report from the Commission covers all 27 Member States and none escape some criticism over the issue. These include Hungary which has found itself at odds with…
Photo by Iñaki del Olmo on Unsplash The EU says systematic concerns remain about the rule of law in some countries. It goes on to warn that the situation has further deteriorated. The concerns are addressed in the recommendations of this year’s Rule of Law Report. The report covers four areas: national justice systems,…
Photo by Christian Crocker on Unsplash There is a pressing need for countries and international organisations to understand better how existing international law can help them address serious concerns about the militarisation of outer space, a new study says. Space is an increasingly militarized domain, with the potential to be a source and place of armed conflict….
Photo by Daniel on Unsplash New multi-country polling report reports sustained public support for the delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, but shows divisions on how the war will end – and the purpose of European aid. It is published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) on Wednesday, just ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit….
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash The EU’s financial watchdog says there are still “many obstacles” facing EU citizens who want to work or set up a business in another member state. Getting professional qualifications recognised continues to be a problem, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. The EU adopted a directive in 2005…
Photo by Victor on Unsplash A new report says that “significant challenges” still need to be addressed if the EU is to be fully prepared for a new gas crisis. So says a report published this week by the European Court of Auditors, the EU’s financial watchdog. It says that although the EU did adopt a number of…
