European single market

Press release - Greenwashing: how EU firms can validate their green claims

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Carbon, European single market, Marketing, S&D, GxP, SME, Parliament, Environment, Commission, Cryptocurrency

The so-called green claims directive complements the already-approved EU ban on greenwashing.

Key Points: 
  • The so-called green claims directive complements the already-approved EU ban on greenwashing.
  • Verification system and penalties
    MEPs agreed with the Commission that companies should submit any future environmental marketing claims for approval before using them.
  • Carbon offsetting and comparative claims
    MEPs confirmed the recent EU ban on green claims based solely on the so-called carbon offsetting schemes.
  • Our agreement on this text ends the proliferation of deceitful green claims which have tricked consumers for far too long.

Press release - MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
EPP, Internet, Mental health, Consumer Protection Committee, Artificial intelligence, European single market, Respiratory system, AI, Risk management, Safety, Digital, Artificial Intelligence Act, SME, CRM, Privacy, Child, Parliament, Disruptor (video game), Commission, Reproduction, Medical device

Ban on harmful chemicals

Key Points: 
  • Ban on harmful chemicals
    To improve child health protection, the regulation continues to prohibit carcinogenic and mutagenic substances or substances toxic for reproduction (CRM).
  • The adopted text additionally bans chemicals harmful to the endocrine or the respiratory system, and toxic to specific organs.
  • Strengthening checks
    The draft rules provide for manufacturers to create digital product passports for each toy, which detail how it complies with the relevant rules.
  • Background
    Despite the EU market being among the safest in the world, dangerous toys still find their way into consumers’ hands.

Iceland Data Center Market Investment Analysis Report 2023-2028: Opportunities in IT, Electrical, Mechanical Infrastructure, General Construction, and Tier Standards - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Technology, Data Management, Ericsson, Legislation, EFTA, Ciena, Carbon, Investment, European Commission, European Economic Area, European Free Trade Association, Gross metropolitan product, City, Verne Global, European single market

The "Iceland Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Iceland Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Iceland data center market is expected to reach a value of $543 million by 2028 from $266 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 12.63%
    This report analyses the Iceland data center market share.
  • Reykjavik is the primary hub in the Iceland data center market, with most existing third-party data centers.
  • The Iceland data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.

Iceland Data Center Market Report 2023-2028: Reykjavik Leads Iceland's Data Center Hub, with Emerging Locations Across the Country, EU Membership Benefits Iceland's Regulatory Stability

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Ericsson, Legislation, EFTA, Ciena, Carbon, Investment, European Commission, European Economic Area, European Free Trade Association, Gross metropolitan product, City, Verne Global, European single market

The Iceland data center market is expected to reach a value of $543 million by 2028 from $266 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 12.63%

Key Points: 
  • The Iceland data center market is expected to reach a value of $543 million by 2028 from $266 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 12.63%
    This report analyses the Iceland data center market share.
  • Reykjavik is the primary hub in the Iceland data center market, with most existing third-party data centers.
  • In the Iceland data center market, some key investors are atNorth, Borealis Data Centres, and Verne Global.
  • The Iceland data center market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast.

Statement - Canada and EU boost their strategic digital partnership to address new challenges

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Digital Research, European, Research, Internet, Artificial intelligence, The Honourable, Social media, European single market, Communication, Economic development, Public policy, Semiconductor, Trust, Creative industries

They issued this joint statement following their virtual meeting:

Key Points: 
  • They issued this joint statement following their virtual meeting:
    "The Digital Partnership will help the EU and Canada address new challenges in digital transformation that impact research, industry, society and the broader economy.
  • These priorities will be discussed at the officials' level through a Digital Dialogue in February.
  • "On semiconductors, the EU and Canada intend to cooperate to address future disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain by exploring monitoring and early warning mechanisms.
  • "On secure and resilient connectivity, the EU and Canada intend to exchange information to encourage the development of secure and high-quality connectivity.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024
Pillar, Walloon, Education, Climate change, Long-Term Capital Management, Australian Space Agency, Treaty, Rape, PFAS, Policy, Ministry of Social Affairs, Blockchain, Digital identity, AMR, Natural gas, White paper, World Trade Organization, Participatory democracy, High Seas, Partnership, Artificiality, GDPR, European Social Fund Plus, Frustration, CSAM, HERA, NASA Exoplanet Archive, Housing, Safety, SME, Science policy, Government, Justice, Public health, Pesticide, Consumer protection, Mental health, European single market, API, Economy, Science, Finance, State, Commission, Violence, Culture, Artificial intelligence, Medicine, Employment, Student, Development, International trade, Woman, Fishery, Annelies Verlinden, Legislation, Digitization, Transport Select Committee, Research, Service provider, Mutagen, French Community of Belgium, Hydrogen, Death, Artificial Intelligence Act, Kool-Aid, Civil liberties, Civil service, Petra De Sutter, Scientific method, Parliament, Gender equality, Economic recovery, Mercury, Horizon, European Higher Education Area, Carcinogen, Illegal drug trade, AI, European Space Agency, Crime, Foreign Affairs, Ministry of home affairs, Creative Europe, European Health Data Space, Investment, Diversity, Work, Public administration, Food safety, Telecommunications, Farmer, Enlargement, Patent, Legal Affairs, Sport, Electricity, Health, Regional development, Conference

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

CSC re-elects Deputy Coordinator

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
European single market, Schengen Information System, ETIAS, EDPS, European Data Protection Board, Information system, European Data Protection Supervisor, EDPB, SIS, Police, Committee, IMI, VIS, EPPO, CSC, Europol, EES

The Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) has re-elected Sebastian Hümmeler from the German Federal data protection authority as its Deputy Coordinator for a term of two years.

Key Points: 
  • The Coordinated Supervision Committee (CSC) has re-elected Sebastian Hümmeler from the German Federal data protection authority as its Deputy Coordinator for a term of two years.
  • The CSC ensures the coordinated supervision of the large EU Information Systems and of EU bodies, offices and agencies in accordance with Article 62 of Regulation 2018/1725 or with the EU legal act establishing the large scale IT system or EU body, office or agency.
  • The CSC currently covers the Internal Market Information system (IMI), Eurojust, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) and Europol and the Schengen Information System (SIS).
  • You can find more information on the Committee here: https://edpb.europa.eu/csc/about-csc/who-we-are-coordinated-supervision-...

Waga Energy Awarded Star of 2023 Prize

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
European single market, Entrepreneurship, IPO, ESG, Star Gazers (2023 season), Calendar, Public, Star, Issuer, International Star, European Commission, SME, Federation, Regulatory News Service, Security (finance), Film industry

Waga Energy was awarded Star Of 2023 during the 11th annual European Small and Mid-Cap Awards Assembly, organized by the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE), European Issuers and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs during the SME Assembly in Bilbao, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • Waga Energy was awarded Star Of 2023 during the 11th annual European Small and Mid-Cap Awards Assembly, organized by the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE), European Issuers and the European Commission's Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs during the SME Assembly in Bilbao, Spain.
  • Nominated companies are assessed by an independent, expert jury via different categories (Star of Innovation, International Star, Rising Star).
  • The Star of 2023 Prize is awarded to a company that is an exceptional leader across a range of areas, such as ESG, financial and economic performances, and reputation.
  • The Star of 2023 award is a recognition of our commitment to protect our major common goods: climate.”

Press release - Right to repair: incentives for consumers to repair rather than replace

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Parliament, Consumer protection, Commission, Council, DE, National, S&D, Member of the European Parliament, European Green Deal, European single market, CO, European Parliament Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection, Consumer electronics, Whaling, EU, Ecological design

The proposal aims to boost repairs during and beyond a product’s legal guarantee period and promote a new repair culture.

Key Points: 
  • The proposal aims to boost repairs during and beyond a product’s legal guarantee period and promote a new repair culture.
  • MEPs supported incentives for consumers to choose repair over replacement within the liability period, such as extending the legal guarantee by one year for repaired products.
  • MEPs also want member states to promote repair through financial incentives like vouchers and national repair funds.
  • Quote
    Rapporteur René Repasi (S&D, DE) said: “Today we established direct repair obligations for producers and introduce new incentives for consumers to choose repair.

Press release - New EU rules needed to make digital platforms less addictive

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Parliament, DSA, Commission, Minor, Attention, Social media, Health, European Commission, Food, Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence Act, Family, Consumer Protection Committee, Unfair Commercial Practices Directive 2005, Legislation, Research, Friends, Artificial intelligence, Mental, Tobacco, Internet, Member of the European Parliament, Digital Services Act, NL, Sleep, Eating, European single market, Depression, Anxiety, Self-control, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, Residential care, Nursing, EU

increasing efficiency, accessibility, connectedness), its addictive design can cause physical, psychological and material harm (loss of concentration and cognitive ability, burnout, stress, depression, limited physical activity).

Key Points: 
  • increasing efficiency, accessibility, connectedness), its addictive design can cause physical, psychological and material harm (loss of concentration and cognitive ability, burnout, stress, depression, limited physical activity).
  • New EU rules needed
    MEPs believe that recent rules such as the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Artificial Intelligence Act are not enough to regulate the issue of addictive design.
  • Ethical by design
    MEPs want companies to be obliged to develop ethical and fair digital products and services “by design” without dark patterns, misleading, and addictive design.
  • Quote
    Rapporteur Kim Van Sparrentak (Greens/EFA, NL) said: “No self-discipline can beat the addictive design we are all subject to today.