Total copper intakes below new safe level
Combined exposure to copper from all sources does not pose health concerns for the EU population, say EFSA’s scientific experts.
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Consolidated financial statement of the Eurosystem as at 13 January 2023
In the week ending 13 January 2023 the net position of the Eurosystem in foreign currency (asset items 2 and 3 minus liability items 7, 8 and 9) decreased by EUR 0.1 billion to EUR 348.4 billion.
Commission disburses first €3 billion to Ukraine of the up to €18 billion Macro-financial Assistance+ package
The Commission has today disbursed a first instalment of €3 billion of the up to €18 billion Macro-financial Assistance+ (MFA+) package for Ukraine. This follows the swift adoption and entry into force of the MFA+ Regulation mid-December 2022, less than two months following the request from the European Council meeting on 20-21 October 2022.
New European Bauhaus a major catalyst of the European Green Deal, funding to be scaled up further
The Commission is presenting the first New European Bauhaus (NEB) Progress Report taking stock of the achievements in the initiative’s first two years as well as the first assessment tool for NEB project: the NEB Compass. The New European Bauhaus has created a broad community of organisations and citizens all around Europe working around a common vision combining sustainability, inclusion, […]
ECHA adds nine hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
The Candidate List of substances of very high concern now contains 233 entries for chemicals that can harm people or the environment. Companies are responsible for managing the risks of these chemicals and must also give their customers and consumers information to use them safely.
The secret Hungarian ties of the British Royal Family
Late Queen Elizabeth II and her family have long fascinated those of us who grew up on Disney movies and fairy tales. Those residing in Buckingham Palace have sparked countless gossips and rumours throughout history that brought them to the headlines and cover pages of millions of UK and international tabloids. On the occasion of […]
Results of the December 2022 Survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and over-the-counter derivatives markets (SESFOD)
Tighter credit terms and conditions offered by banks to investment funds in particular, mainly attributed to deterioration in market liquidity and functioning Increased overall demand for funding and demand for funding with maturity greater than 30 days in context of deteriorating liquidity conditions for most collateral types Market participants expressed confidence in their ability to […]
Foreign Subsidies Regulation: rules to ensure fair and open EU markets enter into force
Today, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (‘FSR’) enters into force. This new set of rules for addressing distortions caused by foreign subsidies will allow the EU to remain open to trade and investment, while ensuring a level playing field for all companies operating in the Single Market. The Regulation was proposed by the Commission in May 2021 and agreed by […]
DK to File Criminal Complaint on Suspicion of Misuse of EU Funds
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) on Wednesday said it is filing a criminal complaint on suspicion of the misuse of European Union funds by the government.
Budapest Mayor Visits Kyiv
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday, at the invitation of Vitaliy Klychko, mayor of the Ukrainian capital, Karácsony’s office said.