European Union directives

REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2017/2397 as regards the transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates - A9-0210/2021

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
European Union law, European Union directives, Directive (EU) 2021/555, Directive, EU copyright case-law, Directive 2014/65/EU

on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2017/2397 as regards the transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates

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  • on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2017/2397 as regards the transitional measures for the recognition of third countries certificates

    (COM(2021)0071 C90026/2021 2021/0039(COD))

    (Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

    The European Parliament,

    having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2021)0071),

    having regard to Article294(2) and Article91(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C90026/2021),

    having regard to Article294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

    having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 24 March 2021[1],

    having regard to Rule 59 of its Rules of Procedure,

    having regard to the report of the Committee on Transport and Tourism (A9-0210/2021),

    1.Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

    2.Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

    3.Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

  • Amendment1

    Proposal for a directive

    Recital 6

    Amendment2

    Proposal for a directive

    Recital 8 a (new)

    Amendment3

    Proposal for a directive

    Article 1 paragraph 1 introductory part

    Amendment4

    Proposal for a directive

    Article 1 paragraph 1 point 1 (new)

    Directive (EU) 2017/2397

    Article 10 paragraph 3

    Amendment5

    Proposal for a directive

    Article 1 paragraph 1 point 2 (new)

    Directive (EU) 2017/2397

    Article 38 paragraph 7

    Amendment6

    Proposal for a directive

    Article 1 paragraph 1

    Directive (EU) 2017/2397

    Article 38 paragraph 8

    Amendment7

    Proposal for a directive

    Article 2 paragraph 1 subparagraph 2 a (new)

Echodyne Expands Market for Leading CUAS Radar, EchoGuard

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Software, Other Defense, Hardware, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Technology, Automotive, Defense, Security, Engineering, Aerospace, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Articles, Radar, Natural environment, European Union directives, European Union, Radio Equipment Directive, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, Radiolocation, Radio

With customers in defense, national security, and critical infrastructure protection, Echodyne radars have become a core component for counter-UAS, border security, and base and perimeter 3D surveillance solutions.

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  • With customers in defense, national security, and critical infrastructure protection, Echodyne radars have become a core component for counter-UAS, border security, and base and perimeter 3D surveillance solutions.
  • The new EchoGuard radar has RoHS3 construction and is compliant with CE Radio Equipment Directive (RED) compliance for EU customers, per Type Examination Certificate per 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment directive.
  • Many jurisdictions allow for RadioLocation use at 24.05-24.25 GHz, and EchoGuard now has a new product variant to address these markets.
  • All Echodyne radars are software-defined, and this update includes enhanced stability and greater ease of use and functionality.

Latest news - Next Meeting of FISC: Presentation of two Studies and Hearing on Green Taxation - Subcommittee on Tax Matters

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
European Union, European Green Deal, Europe, Continents, Energy in the European Union, Energy law, European Union directives, Climate change policy, Energy Taxation Directive

Two studies commissioned by the Policy Department will be presented to Members of the FISC Subcommittee in a workshop on 29 June 2021, from 13:00 to 15:00.

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  • Two studies commissioned by the Policy Department will be presented to Members of the FISC Subcommittee in a workshop on 29 June 2021, from 13:00 to 15:00.
  • One study looks at "Harmful tax practices within the EU: definition, identification and recommendations" and the other study looks at "Large tax gaps, and case study professional football".
  • In a public hearing on Green Taxation on 12 July 2021, from 13:45 to 15:45, the FISC Subcommittee will look at initiatives which the European Commission is expected to put forward in July in the context of the European Green Deal.
  • More specifically, the hearing will address the challenges of the proposal to review of the Energy Taxation Directive, which lays down the EU rules for taxation of energy products used as motor fuel or heating fuel and of electricity.

Alter Domus Launches AIFM and Specialised Depositary Services in Ireland

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
Small business, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Investment funds, European Union directives, Specialized investment fund, Directive 2011/61/EU

Alter Domus, (the Company), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, announces the launch of an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and specialised depositary services in Ireland.

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  • Alter Domus, (the Company), a leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, announces the launch of an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and specialised depositary services in Ireland.
  • The launch of an AIFM management company follows approval by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) for the acquisition of Beechbrook Capitals Irish AIFM, and authorisation for Alter Domus specialised depositary services.
  • The launch of Alter Domus depositary services significantly strengthens its comprehensive range of fund administration and corporate services in Ireland.
  • Launching dedicated depositary services for the Alternative Investment Fund industry (AIF) in Ireland will complement Alter Domus existing services in Luxembourg, UK, and Malta building on the depositary services provided by the Company on more than 400 AIFs world-wide.

Highlights - Structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
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On Monday 21st June, 14:45-15:45, the Members of the ECON Committee will hold a structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni in order to discuss the next coming Commission work programme in the tax area, in particular the proposals on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an EU digital levy and the review of the Energy Tax Directive.

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On Monday 21st June, 14:45-15:45, the Members of the ECON Committee will hold a structured dialogue with Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni in order to discuss the next coming Commission work programme in the tax area, in particular the proposals on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, an EU digital levy and the review of the Energy Tax Directive.

Highlights - Exchange with the Commission on proposed batteries regulation - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
European Union directives, Directive (EU) 2021/555, Europe, Battery Directive

On 15 June, the ENVI Members will exchange views with the Commission on the proposal for a regulation on sustainable batteries.

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  • On 15 June, the ENVI Members will exchange views with the Commission on the proposal for a regulation on sustainable batteries.
  • In December 2020, the Commission presented a proposal for a regulation concerning batteries and waste batteries, repealing the existing Directive 2006/66/EC.
  • This Regulation aims to ensure that batteries placed in the EU market are sustainable and safe throughout their life cycle.
  • In Parliament, the appointed rapporteur from the ENVI committee is Ms Simona Bonaf (S&D).

Deadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. (SPCE)

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Legal, Professional services, European Union directives, Outer space, Corporate finance, Space industry, Commercial spaceflight, Space tourism, Virgin Galactic, European Union law, R (Equal Opportunities Commission) v Secretary of State for Employment, Directive (EU) 2021/555

Investors suffering losses on their Virgin Galactic investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [email protected] .

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  • Investors suffering losses on their Virgin Galactic investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to [email protected] .
  • Virgin Galactic will now host a conference call to discuss the results and provide a business update that day at 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time (5:00 p.m., Eastern Time).
  • On this news, Virgin Galactic's stock price fell $2.01 per share, or 9.07%, to close at $20.14 per share on May 3, 2021.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

Highlights - Results of the ECON voting session - 27 May 2021 - Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Constitutional amendment, European Union directives, Copyright law of the European Union, Systemic risk

The results of the votes on the amendments and on the text as amended are available below.

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The results of the votes on the amendments and on the text as amended are available below.
Draft Report "Implementation of EU requirements for exchange of tax information: progress, lessons learnt and obstacles to overcome"

Visionairy Health Secures CE Marking for its AI-Based X-Ray Triage Tool

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
European Union directives, Medicine, CE marking, Medical Devices Directive, Medical device, Triage, Directive (EU) 2021/555, X1, Public law, Articles

BOSTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionairy Health (VH), a Health-tech AI company, announced today that it has obtained CE Marking for X1, its artificial intelligence (AI) based chest x-ray triage and prioritization product.

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  • BOSTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionairy Health (VH), a Health-tech AI company, announced today that it has obtained CE Marking for X1, its artificial intelligence (AI) based chest x-ray triage and prioritization product.
  • It has been trained using hundreds of thousands of chest x-rays from dozens of geographical locations.
  • The CE marking of X1 paves the way for its commercial launch in most regions of the world.
  • X1 is a self-certified class I software as a medical device as per EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Visionairy Health Secures CE Marking for its AI-Based X-Ray Triage Tool

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
European Union directives, Medicine, CE marking, Medical Devices Directive, Medical device, Triage, Directive (EU) 2021/555, X1, Public law, Articles

BOSTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionairy Health (VH), a Health-tech AI company, announced today that it has obtained CE Marking for X1, its artificial intelligence (AI) based chest x-ray triage and prioritization product.

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  • BOSTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Visionairy Health (VH), a Health-tech AI company, announced today that it has obtained CE Marking for X1, its artificial intelligence (AI) based chest x-ray triage and prioritization product.
  • It has been trained using hundreds of thousands of chest x-rays from dozens of geographical locations.
  • The CE marking of X1 paves the way for its commercial launch in most regions of the world.
  • X1 is a self-certified class I software as a medical device as per EU Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.