Dods EU Political Intelligence

Dods EU Political Intelligence

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REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
12 Sep
REPORT: What are the EU’s policy plans for the rest of 2022?
The new report from Dods EU Political Intelligence provides a one-stop guide to the packed policy agenda of the EU’s institutions for the autumn and winter period
EU Top Jobs: Class of 2019 biographies
03 Jul
EU Top Jobs: Class of 2019 biographies
Our colleagues in the EU monitoring team have put together biographies of all the appointees, both nominated and selected.
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
11 Jul
Mogherini presents her Global Strategy to the European Parliament
EU High Representative Federica Mogherini held a first exchange of views with MEPs on the recently published EU Global Strategy. The need for proper implementation was stressed during the debate.
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
26 May
Third countries cooperation in counter-terrorism
EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator speaks to foreign affairs MEPs about the latest developments in EU's cooperation with third countries for counter-terrorism.
Lobbying transparency for all EU institutions
04 May
Lobbying transparency for all EU institutions
The ongoing public consultation on a mandatory transparency register was considered during a public debate on Monday at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Timmermans presents to MEPs the Commission's 'no business as usual' work programme
28 Oct
Timmermans presents to MEPs the Commission's "no business as usual" work programme
Yesterday, European Commission's First Vice-President Frans Timmermans presented to EP Plenary the Commission’s work programme for 2016 entitled "No time for business as usual". Please find more details below.
Parliament adopts ambitious circular economy report
15 Jul
Parliament adopts ambitious circular economy report
The European parliament's plenary has adopted its own-initiative report aimed at increasing resource efficiency in the EU.
Shale gas stakeholders divided over EU guidelines
06 Jul
Shale gas stakeholders divided over EU guidelines
A European commission meeting on the future of shale gas in the EU has looked at union guidelines on environmental protection for fracking projects.
EU on the digital road to growth?
24 Apr
EU on the digital road to growth?
Dods EU Monitoring takes a look at the upcoming digital single market strategy.
 
Malmström tells MEPs TTIP consultation is 'not a referendum'
19 Mar
Malmström tells MEPs TTIP consultation is 'not a referendum'
But EU trade commissioner concedes that ISDS issue as it currently stands 'needs reforming'.
EPP defines position on EU digital economy
17 Mar
EPP defines position on EU digital economy
Dods EU Monitoring outlines the digital economy objectives of parliament's largest group.
Bulc tells MEPs that transport can benefit from Juncker investment plan
03 Dec
Bulc tells MEPs that transport can benefit from Juncker investment plan
Commissioner Bulc discusses transport policy priorities at Parliament's Transport Committee
 
Questions raised about redundant workers' fund for Air France
21 Nov
Questions raised about redundant workers' fund for Air France
The proposed sum of 26 million euros to help redundant workers from Air France raises questions about European Globalisation Adjustment Fund
Consequences of the Costeja ruling
20 Nov
Consequences of the Costeja ruling
On November 19, the Privacy Platform discussed the Right to be Forgotten and the Costeja judgment
EU energy policy must assist industrial competitiveness
19 Nov
EU energy policy must assist industrial competitiveness
Policy and industry stakeholders discuss different policy options at high level conference.
MEPs debate Court of Auditors report
14 Nov
MEPs debate Court of Auditors report
The majority of MEPs appear critical with error rate remaining above materiality threshold.
Cañete: EU must become a global leader in climate action
12 Nov
Cañete: EU must become a global leader in climate action
Climate and Energy Commissioner Arias Cañete briefs MEPs on current and future climate policies.
IPCC climate change report presented in the European Parliament
06 Nov
IPCC climate change report presented in the European Parliament
Dr Rajendra Pachauri, IPCC Chair, keynote speaker at STOA Panel's workshop on the climate change challenge.
Colombian President visits the European Parliament
05 Nov
Colombian President visits the European Parliament
On November 4, the AFET Committee held an exchange of views with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Calderón
Ministers battle over waste targets
29 Oct
Ministers battle over waste targets
Environment Ministers gave views on proposed legislation which aims to promote sustainable waste management.
Election of the European Commission
23 Oct
Election of the European Commission
On October 22, the European Parliament elected the new Commission with 423 in favour, 209 against and 67 abstentions
Climate and energy in the European Council
22 Oct
Climate and energy in the European Council
Ahead of the Summit on October 23-24, the agenda was discussed in Parliament
Šefčovič meets ITRE/ENVI approval
21 Oct
Šefčovič meets ITRE/ENVI approval
Ahead of the vote by the plenary on October 22, Maroš Šefčovič faced the MEPs of the ITRE and ENVI committees
Commission presents EU funding guide for tourism
16 Oct
Commission presents EU funding guide for tourism
Today the Commission's DG for Enterprise published a guide on 2014-2020 funding for the tourism sector
 
DG Environment explains delegated acts on biocides
14 Oct
DG Environment explains delegated acts on biocides
Commission official discussed delegated acts of Biocidal Products Regulation with ENVI MEPs
Parliament, Commission & EDA debate CDSP research
14 Oct
Parliament, Commission & EDA debate CDSP research
SEDE debates the future of CDSP related research with Commission and EDA representatives
Partial general approach reached on data protection
10 Oct
Partial general approach reached on data protection
JHA Council agrees partial general approach on chapter IV of the general data protection regulation
Ministers discuss 4th railway package
10 Oct
Ministers discuss 4th railway package
Delegations asked to comment on need to open markets, transition and proposed measures for guaranteeing non-discrimination
Timmermans welcomed by EP Presidents
09 Oct
Timmermans welcomed by EP Presidents
Dutch nominee focused on European values, better regulation and less red tape
Hill back on the ECON stand
08 Oct
Hill back on the ECON stand
UK Commissioner-designate convinces MEPs the second time around.
INTA debates EU-Japan trade
08 Oct
INTA debates EU-Japan trade
On October 7, the INTA committee held an exchange of views on the EU-Japan trade negotiations.
AGRI Committee prepares its opinion on Novel Foods
07 Oct
AGRI Committee prepares its opinion on Novel Foods
The European Parliament Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development met to discuss the draft opinion on novel foods.
Federica Mogherini questioned over EU-Russia relations
07 Oct
Federica Mogherini questioned over EU-Russia relations
Labour MEPs backed Federica Mogherini as the new EU High Representative after she rejected a choice between narrow national interest versus common interest.
What MEPs will ask Commissioners-candidate
29 Sep
What MEPs will ask Commissioners-candidate
During the hearings starting today, MEPs will scrutinise the candidates through written questions previously submitted by EP Committees.
Dods EU Briefing: Missing Commission proposals on the Environment
26 Sep
Dods EU Briefing: Missing Commission proposals on the Environment
ENVI committee raises question of missing environmental proposals
Dods EU Briefing: Tackling unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain
24 Sep
Dods EU Briefing: Tackling unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain
On September 23, the AGRI Committee heard a presentation by the Commission of its Communication on Tackling unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food supply chain.