The European Union warmly congratulates Joseph Aoun on his election as President of the Republic of Lebanon. This significant step marks a moment of hope and renewal for the Lebanese people. We commend the Lebanese parliamentarians for reaching a broad consensus, demonstrating responsibility. A spirit of national unity is crucial to allow the participation of … Leer más
EIB This EU guarantee-backed financing will support the reclamation of the Hrybovychi landfill, addressing long-standing environmental challenges for the city of Lviv. The funding will help improve the city’s waste management system (aligning it with EU environmental standards), minimise ecological impact and ultimately transform the Hrybovychi landfill into a green zone and park area. The … Leer más
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has earned the top spot as the best-performing investor in the Financial Times backed Sifted’s 2024 ranking, recognized for its exceptional support of Europe’s most promising start-ups. This prestigious recognition places EIT ahead of 49 other leading public and private investors, including venture capitalists (VCs), corporate venture … Leer más
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today the shifted risk-free interest rate (RFR) term structures. These term structures are applied to calculate the option-adjusted duration of technical provisions, which must be reported according to the Guidelines on reporting for financial stability purposes (Template S.38.01.11 – Duration of technical provisions). The shifted RFR … Leer más
(Spanish version below / Versión en español abajo) (Luxembourg, 7 January 2025) – In a probe led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Madrid (Spain), law enforcement authorities have dismantled a transnational criminal network involved in the sale of luxury cars while evading VAT. The estimated damage in Spain alone amounts to €17 … Leer más
Mr Paweł Wąsik took up his duties as the new National Member for Poland at Eurojust this week. He replaces Mr Marius Skowronski and will serve a term of four years. Mr Wąsik (48) is an experienced public prosecutor who has been posted at the Agency since 2016 as Assistant to the National Member for … Leer más
Tuesday 7 January 202512.15 Phone call with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has published the technical information on the symmetric adjustment of the equity capital charge for Solvency II with reference to the end of December 2024. Click here to view the documentation. Legal Background The symmetric adjustment is regulated mainly in Article 106 of Directive 2009/138/EC (Solvency II Directive); Article … Leer más
Air pollution remains a critical environmental challenge in the EU, with the heating and cooling sector significantly contributing to the release of harmful pollutants. These emissions include 73% of particulate matter (PM2.5), 33% of nitrogen oxides (NOx), 2% ammonia (NH3), 18% of non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs), 61% of carbon monoxide (CO) and 49% of … Leer más
Worth €3 million, this festival is aimed at reinforcing dialogue, cooperation and partnership among journalists, media outlets, civil society organisations and media professionals in the European Union. The festival will support discussions on the legislation related to media freedom, disinformation, safety of journalists and economic challenges of the sector. It will also help to raise … Leer más