Politics of the European Union

ESMA to allow decision on reporting of net short position of 0.1% and above to expire

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
European Economic Area, Liechtenstein–Switzerland relations, Politics of Europe, Foreign relations, Politics of the European Union, European Free Trade Association, Identity document, Foreign relations of Norway, EFTA Court

The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021.
  • The overall level of net short positions is decreasing across the EU, reducing the risk that selling pressures could initiate or exacerbate potential negative developments connected with the evolution of the pandemic.
  • The EFTA Surveillance Authority, in cooperation with ESMA, has also decided not to renew their current measure applicable to EEA EFTA States' markets, that will therefore also expire on 19 March 2021.
  • The decision requiring net short position holders to report positions of 0.1% and above was first introduced on 16 March 2020 and was renewed in June 2020, September2020 and December 2020.

ESMA to allow decision on reporting of net short position of 0.1% and above to expire

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Monday, March 15, 2021
European Economic Area, Liechtenstein–Switzerland relations, Politics of Europe, Foreign relations, Politics of the European Union, European Free Trade Association, Identity document, Foreign relations of Norway, EFTA Court

The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The measure, which has applied since 16 March 2020, will expire on 19 March 2021.
  • The overall level of net short positions is decreasing across the EU, reducing the risk that selling pressures could initiate or exacerbate potential negative developments connected with the evolution of the pandemic.
  • The EFTA Surveillance Authority, in cooperation with ESMA, has also decided not to renew their current measure applicable to EEA EFTA States' markets, that will therefore also expire on 19 March 2021.
  • The decision requiring net short position holders to report positions of 0.1% and above was first introduced on 16 March 2020 and was renewed in June 2020, September2020 and December 2020.

EASO support to Spain becomes fully operational

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Software, Politics of the European Union, European Asylum Support Office, EASO, Operating systems, Workflow, Microsoft Office

Personnel deployed by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) have begun work to provide enhanced capacity to the reception services in the Canary Islands.

Key Points: 
  • Personnel deployed by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) have begun work to provide enhanced capacity to the reception services in the Canary Islands.
  • This will include training and support for camp management, camp design, standardisation of vulnerability and information provision workflows, and data management.
  • The activation of this support measure marks EASO becoming fully operational in its fifth Member State Operation, the others being in Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta.
  • Any further information may be obtained from the European Asylum Support Office on the following email address: [email protected]

Article - Building tomorrow’s Europe: EU paves way for Conference on the Future of Europe

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of the European Union, Conference on the Future of Europe, Enlargement of the European Union, European Parliament

The Conference on the Future of Europe aims to give people a greater role in shaping the EUs future policies and ambitions.

Key Points: 
  • The Conference on the Future of Europe aims to give people a greater role in shaping the EUs future policies and ambitions.
  • People can take part in many events and debates across the EU, as well as have a say through a multilingual digital platform.
  • "It is essential to continue to give Europe the right tools to respond to these expectations, these demands for solidarity.
  • We invite all European citizens to get involved in the conference and to build the Europe of tomorrow, so that it can become 'their Europe'."

Press release - EU-wide survey shows Europeans support the Conference on the Future of Europe

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of the European Union, Eurobarometer, European Commission, Polling, Conference on the Future of Europe

The Special Eurobarometer survey on the Future of Europe was carried out between 22 October and 20 November 2020 in the 27 EU Member States.

Key Points: 
  • The Special Eurobarometer survey on the Future of Europe was carried out between 22 October and 20 November 2020 in the 27 EU Member States.
  • The survey, released ahead of the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe, reveals that the vast majority (92%) across all Member States demand that citizens voices are taken more into account in decisions relating to the future of Europe.
  • The second and third most mentioned issues, cited by similar proportions of Europeans, are terrorism (38%) and health-related risks (37%).
  • The survey was conducted face-to-face and completed with online interviews where necessary as a result of the pandemic.

Press release - EU Presidents to sign declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
European Union, Organizations, Articles, Politics of the European Union, European Parliament, United Nations General Assembly observers, Conference on the Future of Europe, Enlargement of the European Union

At 13.00 on Wednesday, Presidents Sassoli and von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Costa of Portugal will sign a declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.

Key Points: 
  • At 13.00 on Wednesday, Presidents Sassoli and von der Leyen, and Prime Minister Costa of Portugal will sign a declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe.
  • Following the endorsement of the joint declaration by Parliaments Conference of Presidents last week, the Presidents of the Parliament, the Council and the Commission will address Parliaments chamber in Brussels and sign the document agreed between their respective institutions.
  • This will set the Conference on the Future of Europe in motion and invite citizens to thoroughly reflect on the direction the EU should be taking on crucial issues, as well as its institutional set-up.
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions, journalists are strongly advised to follow events online.

Bambuser enters a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Geography of Sweden, Bambuser, MercadoLibre, Stockholm, Marketplace, European Economic Area, Mercado

STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.
  • Bambuser has today entered into a pilot agreement for Live Video Shopping with Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America.
  • This is information that Bambuser AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
  • Bambuser was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters in Stockholm.

Bambuser enters a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Geography of Sweden, Bambuser, MercadoLibre, Stockholm, Marketplace, European Economic Area, Mercado

STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambuser has entered into a pilot agreement with Mercado Libre.
  • Bambuser has today entered into a pilot agreement for Live Video Shopping with Mercado Libre, the largest e-commerce and payments ecosystem in Latin America.
  • This is information that Bambuser AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.
  • Bambuser was founded in 2007 and has its headquarters in Stockholm.

PAO Severstal: Publication of Prospectus

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Politics of the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of Europe, Security, Stock market, European Economic Area

The securities referred to herein are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA").

Key Points: 
  • The securities referred to herein are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA").
  • There will be no public offer of the securities in the United States.
  • The information contained herein is directed only at Relevant Persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not Relevant Persons.
  • Information contained herein is intended only for persons who are "qualified investors" within the meaning of Article 51.2 of the Federal Law no.

Not just green and digital: The Future of Europe must also be more democratic, Civil Society Days conclude

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Sunday, March 7, 2021
European Union, Economy of the European Union, European Economic and Social Committee, Politics of the European Union, Conference on the Future of Europe

It would be a huge mistake if the fate and future of so many were to be decided by so few, the EESC 2021 Civil Society Days heard.

Key Points: 
  • It would be a huge mistake if the fate and future of so many were to be decided by so few, the EESC 2021 Civil Society Days heard.
  • What better proof was needed, they asked, that civil society deserved a seat at the table that will decide the future of Europe?
  • "The Conference on the future of Europe is a great chance to connect with citizens and the ones who are active in civil society organisations", she went on.
  • Key conclusions stressed, among others, the need to:

    The full conclusions of the Civil Society Days will soon be published on the EESC's website.