MEPs and the Swedish Presidency of the Council informally agreed to raise the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030, under the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). Member states should strive to achieve 45%. The legislation will also speed up procedures to grant permits for new renewable…
With 47 votes in favour, 17 against, and 1 abstention, MEPs adopted their position on the proposed update of the EU asylum and migration management regulation. The adopted text amends criteria to determine the EU country responsible for examining an application for international protection (the so-called Dublin rules), in particular regarding the introduction of established…
EU leaders and the head of the European Central Bank (ECB) scrambled on Friday (24 March) to reassure the markets that the eurozone banking sector is resilient and able to withstand shocks, after European bank shares plunged. Germany’s Deutsche Bank shares nosedived by more than 13% as the lender faced surging costs to cover credit…
To increase the involvement of younger generations in the fight against corruption, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana (the Office) organized this year’s “Youth Against Corruption” event on 13 March with the Public Association “Jastar Alauy”. The event focused on raising awareness and encouraging action against corruption, with a specific emphasis on the crucial role…
Promoting good governance and combating corruption, money laundering and financing of terrorism are key areas of OSCE activity. In this regard, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan – together with the Department for Combating Economic Crimes under the General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Uzbekistan (Financial Intelligence Unit of Uzbekistan), the Eurasian Group on…
According to draft conclusions for an EU leaders’ meeting at the end of March, seen by EURACTIV, member states seem to agree on more country-specific fiscal paths instead of relying on one-size-fits-all numerical targets. While the reference values from the EU treaties remain unchanged – at a maximum public deficit of 3% of GDP and…
On 13 February 2023, EJTN’s Secretary General Ingrid Derveaux met the European Chief Prosecutor, Mrs Laura Codruta Kövesi, to discuss the future cooperation between EJTN and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO). Commenting on the outcome of the discussions, EJTN’s Secretary General Ingrid Derveaux said: “This meeting is an important step to continue strengthening the…
23 января в рамках Европейского года молодежи RU ••• Комиссар по внутренним делам Илва Йоханссон и группа молодых людей со всей Европы провели политический диалог «Защитим молодежь от организованной преступности». Семнадцать молодых участников, работающих в правоохранительных органах и гражданском обществе, поделились своим опытом борьбы с организованной преступностью и способами сотрудничества между ЕС, НПО, правоохранительными органами…
A Council of Europe report published on Monday and seen by EURACTIV highlights key vulnerabilities in Monaco’s measures against money laundering and the country risks being placed under intense scrutiny by the international Financial Action Task Force (FATF) watchdog. The report insists Monaco faces significant money laundering risks, mostly due to the “internationally oriented financial…
On 20 January the Commission launched two calls for evidence asking the public for their views on initiatives in the fight against corruption. A communication on EU anti-corruption policy and a proposal for a directive in the fight against corruption. To ensure transparency and receive a broad range of inputs, stakeholders can reply to the…
