Politics of the European Union

Highlights - Contestable and fair markets in the digital sector (Digital Markets Act) - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Andreas Schwab, Rapporteur, Digital Markets Act, Politics of the European Union, European Union, Legislators

On 21 June, IMCO will hear a presentation of the draft report by Mr Andreas Schwab (EPP) on the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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  • On 21 June, IMCO will hear a presentation of the draft report by Mr Andreas Schwab (EPP) on the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • In his draft report, the Rapporteur supports the Commission proposal and suggests strengthening some of its main elements.
  • Furthermore, the Rapporteur proposes changes in order to clarify the self-executing nature of the obligations and prohibitions foreseen in the Regulation and to strengthen the anti-circumvention prohibition.
  • The Rapporteur also submits that the Commission should be allowed to request national authorities to support market investigations for the designation of gatekeepers.

DGAP-News: CECONOMY AG further enhances post-pandemic financing structure with €500 million 5-year senior unsecured bond

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of Europe, European Economic Area, European Union, Multi-speed Europe, Withdrawal from the European Union, Prospectus, EFTA Court, Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations

The securities referred to herein are not being offered to the public in the European Economic Area ("EEA") within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the ''EU Prospectus Regulation'').

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  • The securities referred to herein are not being offered to the public in the European Economic Area ("EEA") within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the ''EU Prospectus Regulation'').
  • In member states of the EEA, this announcement is directed only at persons who are ''qualified investors'' within the meaning of the EU Prospectus Regulation.
  • This announcement must not be acted on or relied on in any member state of the EEA by persons who are not qualified investors.
  • Any investment or investment activity to which this announcement relates is available only to qualified investors in any member state of the EEA.

Latest news - DLAT item in the DROI Subcommittee Meeting on 16 June 2021 - Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Parliamentary assemblies, European External Action Service, European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights, Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, Politics of the European Union, Politics, Organizations, Miguel Urbán

The Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT) will have a joint item in the meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)

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  • The Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (DLAT) will have a joint item in the meeting of the Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI)

    16 June 2021, 17.45 - 19.15 (the last 30 minutes will be held in English)Jointly with the Committee on Foreign Affairs and in association with the EP Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and the Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community

    Exchange of views on the situation in Colombia including the recent human rights' developments, in the presence of:

    Adriana Mejia Hernndez, Vice Foreign Minister for Multilateral Affairs, Colombia

    Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (CIDH) (tbc)

    Veronique Lorenzo, Head of Division for South America, EEAS

    Jos Miguel Vivanco, Executive Director, Americas Division, Human Rights Watch

Highlights - ICM on European Electoral Law and Parliament's Right of Inquiry - 22 June 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Politics of the European Union, European Parliament, Interparliamentary EU Information Exchange, Parliamentary assemblies

AFCO, in cooperation with the Legislative Dialogue Unit of the Directorate for Relations with national Parliaments, is inviting Members of national Parliaments of the EU Member States to attend a virtual Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) to exchange views and reflect on the European electoral law and on the provisions governing the right of inquiry.

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AFCO, in cooperation with the Legislative Dialogue Unit of the Directorate for Relations with national Parliaments, is inviting Members of national Parliaments of the EU Member States to attend a virtual Interparliamentary Committee Meeting (ICM) to exchange views and reflect on the European electoral law and on the provisions governing the right of inquiry.

Article - Coming up: Future of Europe plenary, migration, biodiversity

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Monday, June 14, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Politics of the European Union, Conference on the Future of Europe, Enlargement of the European Union, European Parliament, David Sassoli, Ursula von der Leyen, European Commission, Plenary

The inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe takes place on Saturday, 19 June in Strasbourg.

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  • The inaugural plenary of the Conference on the Future of Europe takes place on Saturday, 19 June in Strasbourg.
  • The Conference Plenary gathers representatives from EU institutions, and national parliaments together with citizens and will develop people's proposals into recommendations for EU action.
  • All Europeans can participate in the Conference by sharing their ideas on the multilingual digital platform.
  • Following the approval of the EU Digital Covif Certificate during last weeks plenary session, Parliament President David Sassoli will sign it into law on Monday 14 June together with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portuguese Prime Minister Antnio Costa.

Highlights - 15 June: First high-level geopolitical dialogue on the NDICI - Global Europe - Committee on Development

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Politics of the European Union, European Commissioners, Organizations, Jutta Urpilainen, Urpilainen, Jutta, Josep Borrell, European Parliament Committee on Development, Borrell, European Union, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs

Jutta Urpilainen European Union 2019 - Source: EP

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  • Jutta Urpilainen European Union 2019 - Source: EP
    Following the adoption of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe in June's plenary, DEVE and AFET MEPs will host the first high-level geopolitical dialogue on the Instrument with Josep BORRELL, Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative, Jutta URPILAINEN, Commissioner for International Partnerships, and Olivr VRHELYI, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement (Tuesday, 14:45-18:45, partly in camera)

Press release - Brexit Adjustment Reserve: MEPs want swift disbursement of €5 billion fund

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
European Union, Economy of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, Multiannual Financial Framework, Brexit, Negotiation, Brexit negotiations

Parliament adopted on Wednesday its position regarding the 5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices).

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  • Parliament adopted on Wednesday its position regarding the 5 billion Brexit Adjustment Reserve (in 2018 prices - 5.4 billion in current prices).
  • Talks with the Council will start on 9 June and MEPs intend to reach a political agreement on 17 June so that funds will be available quickly.
  • With a strong mandate, we can now enter into negotiations with member states, which we want to conclude before the end of the current Council presidency.
  • Background

    On 25 December 2020, the Commission presented its proposal for the Brexit Adjustment Reserve, which will be set up as a special instrument outside of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) budget ceilings.

Highlights - Citizens’ participation in the EU decision-making - Vote on 15 June 2021 - Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Democracy, Group decision-making, Public participation, Politics of the European Union, Direct democracy, Participatory democracy, Group processes, Articles, European Citizens' Initiative, Sociology, Participatory democracy in the European Union

AFCO Members will vote on the this draft report which looks at ways to give citizens a more meaningful say in EU decision-making. It suggests developing permanent participatory mechanisms, in order to allow for a regular and effective involvement of citizens in the decision-making process.

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AFCO Members will vote on the this draft report which looks at ways to give citizens a more meaningful say in EU decision-making. It suggests developing permanent participatory mechanisms, in order to allow for a regular and effective involvement of citizens in the decision-making process.

European Citizens Initiatives (ECIs) conclusions should be subject of a serious follow up by European institutions

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of the European Union, Confederations, Conference on the Future of Europe, European Citizens' Initiative

One of the outcomes of the Conference on the Future of Europe should be a better follow-up of ECIs by EU legislators.

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  • One of the outcomes of the Conference on the Future of Europe should be a better follow-up of ECIs by EU legislators.
  • Being a representative of the level of government which is the closest to citizens, the CoR is a key partner to promoting ECIs as the EU's first transnational instrument of participatory democracy.
  • to make it more accessible, less burdensome and easier to use for
    (52%) and regional (30%) levels in the last 40 years.
  • This ECI aimed at establishing a unique
    drafting of the EU directive on roaming tariffs.

Semtech to Participate in Baird's 2021 Global Consumer, Technology and Services Conference

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Technology, Hardware, Semiconductor, Politics of the European Union, Information privacy, European Union, Data security, Data protection, General Data Protection Regulation, In Europe, Privacy law, Multi-speed Europe, European Data Protection Board, European Data Protection Supervisor, European Economic Area

Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, today announced its chief executive officer, Mohan Maheswaran, will participate in a virtual fireside chat during Bairds 2021 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 4:20 p.m. EDT.

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  • Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, today announced its chief executive officer, Mohan Maheswaran, will participate in a virtual fireside chat during Bairds 2021 Global Consumer, Technology & Services Conference scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 4:20 p.m. EDT.
  • Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment.
  • Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC.
  • Semtech and the Semtech logo are registered trademarks or service marks of Semtech Corporation or its affiliates.