Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 16 – 19 December plenary session on Friday at 11.00, in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.
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Transatlantic cocaine trafficking route by air and sea halted: 23 arrests
A joint operation in Brazil and Italy has led to the arrest of 23 members of a cocaine trafficking network linked to mafia families in Italy. The three criminal groups running the drug smuggling operation used cargo ships and private aircraft to transport large quantities of cocaine to Europe. Eurojust and Europol supported the investigations … Leer más
Council and Parliament reach deal on financial benchmarks
Today, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a proposal to streamline benchmark authorisation and registration requirements, and to alleviate the burden on EU companies, particularly SMEs (smaller benchmark administrators and benchmark users). The provisional agreement needs to be confirmed by both institutions before being prepared for formal adoption. Benchmarks are … Leer más
As the EU accelerates its drive toward climate neutrality, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has issued a clarion call for a coordinated, fair and inclusive transition. In an opinion adopted during its December plenary, the EESC underscores the urgent need to ensure that no one is left behind as Europe reshapes its economy … Leer más
EIOPA’s financial stability report sees insurers and pension funds weathering a complex and uncertain risk landscape
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its December 2024 Financial Stability Report in which it assesses the risks and vulnerabilities facing European insurers and occupational pension funds in a challenging risk landscape marked by high uncertainties. In addition to providing an overview of recent developments, the report also features three topical … Leer más
Over 500,000 children’s reading skills impaired by transport noise in Europe
Over 500,000 children’s reading skills impaired by transport noise in Europe Press releasePublished 12 Dec 2024 ImageBilal Akbulut, Urban Treasures / EEA Share More than one out of five Europeans are exposed to harmful long-term noise from road, rail and air transport. Published today, European Environment Agency’s (EEA) briefing shows that this noise exposure leads … Leer más
Germany: EPPO probes sportswear group on suspicion of evasion of import duties
(Luxembourg, 11 December 2024) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) carried out evidence collecting activities in Germany and Austria, due to suspicions of tax evasion relating to customs duties and import sales tax. These investigative measures come in the wake of a criminal investigation led by the EPPO, in cooperation with … Leer más
Media advisory – Justice and Home Affairs Council of 12-13 December 2024
Indicative programme All times are approximate and subject to change Place:Europa building, Brussels Chairs:Sándor Pintér, Hungarian Minister for the InteriorBence Tuzson, Hungarian Minister for Justice Thursday, 12 December – HOME AFFAIRS +/- 08.30Arrivals (live streaming) +/- 08.30Doorstep by Sándor Pintér, Hungarian Minister for the Interior (live streaming) 09.30Beginning of the Justice and Home Affairs Council … Leer más
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a debate to celebrate both the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Olympic spirit during its plenary session on 5 December in Brussels. The successes of Paralympic athletes are evidence of the terrific progress made in recent years in terms of including people with disabilities. However, … Leer más