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The @EU_Commission originally planned to present its climate targets for 2040 on February 6th. However, the preliminary document was leaked today. The document contains expert analyses of various scenarios with recommendations, including: (1/2)
The @EU_Commission plans to propose an innovation strategy for #AI at the end of January. The aim of the strategy is to:
➡️ promote AI start-ups and innovation
➡️ master the latest developments in generative AI for Europe's competitiveness and technological sovereignty
The @EPP's recently leaked manifesto calls for:
➡️ Reduce bureaucracy: "1 in, 2 out" principle
➡️ More support for farmers, less obligations
➡️ Revise the EU's 2035 ban on the sale of new gasoline or diesel cars - contrary to @vonderleyen's flagship initiative, the #GreenDeal
Even though the Christmas holidays are over and the political bubble in Brussels is back at work, we are happy to catch a glimpse of the current winter wonderland. ☃️
Here's a nice view of the garden from our office: ❄️
This morning at the World Economic Forum #WEF24 in Davos 🇨🇭, @vonderleyen emphasized the importance of a strong and competitive European presence in the new energy market. She also stressed that the EU must play a leading role in the development of clean energy ... (1/2)
as well as in addressing the transformation brought about by artificial intelligence 🤖. The #AiAct should establish a framework and build trust for companies to utilize this innovative technology in all areas.
The speech can be found here: ec.europa.eu/commission/pres… (2/2)
Today marks the start of the @Europarl_EN plenary week in Strasbourg - starting today, among others, with a joint debate on the regulation of markets in financial instruments. #ECON
The full agenda is available here: europarl.europa.eu/sedcms/do…
In the area of financial policy, the Spanish Presidency addressed, among others, the following issues:
✅ reform on the EU’s fiscal rules
✅ European Anti-Money Laundering Authority
✅ Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
✅ Instant Payment Regulation
#EU2024BE puts, among others, the following issues on their agenda:
➡️ conclusion of the mid-term review of the multiannual financial framework (MFF)
➡️ progress in Council on data access in financial services
➡️ finalize payment services rules reform
In the digital sector 🤖, #EU2024BE plans to...
➡️ finalise Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA)
➡️ prioritise a people-centric and sustainable approach to digital transformation
➡️ strengthen EU's resilience to cybersecurity threats (2/2).
Few topics have proven quite as controversial as agricultural policies. Key milestones for Spain were:
✅ The #NatureRestorationLaw, though weakened
✅ Industrial Emissions Directive (1/2)
Belgium took over the @EUCouncil Presidency. We summarize achievements & plans over the next days. Let’s start with energy:
Spain has achieved 3 important milestones:
✅Electricity market reform
✅ Energy Performance of Buildings
✅Hydrogen/decarbonized gas market package (1/2)
#EU2024BE for its part declared to follow these goals:
➡️clean energy infrastructure
➡️offshore energy
➡️easing the hydrogen trade
➡️boosting the green renovation wave
➡️ensuring a secure supply of medical radioisotopes
Moreover, NZIA negotiations should conclude. (2/2)
After the change of the Presidency of the Council of the EU last week, today’s headlines are about the President of the European Council, Charles Michel: @eucopresident is running for a seat in the European Parliament in the #EPelections2024. But what are the consequences❓(1/2)
We wish everyone #MerryChristmas🎄and a #HappyNewYear2024 🎇 We are looking forward to an exciting year with the start of the Belgian Council Presidency 🇧🇪 and the #EPelections🇪🇺. We will of course continue to keep an eye on all political and regulatory developments in 2024!
Are we finally going to get a deal on EU fiscal rules today❓ At least yesterday's meeting between Lindner 🇩🇪and Le Maire 🇫🇷 seems to have brought a compromise closer. (1/2)