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This paper sets out issues related to systems of financial supervision, drawing on existing practices in the member states and monetary policy in different European countries. Several trends can be distinguished which could be useful in terms of improving supervision at EU level. Firstly, there is now broad recognition that a monetary policy regime works best when the Central Bank is closely involved in prudential financial supervision. Secondly, in cases where financial conduct and consumer interests ...

Maritime piracy around Somalia is costing billions and hurting global trade. In the context of one of the world's poorest countries, international responses have not been completely effective.

Against the background of a vibrant, mobile EU, in which young Europeans are exposed to many sexual health risks, the issue of how to give young people the tools to make informed sexual choices remains both crucial and hotly debated.

Food supply chain

Em síntese 13-01-2012

Recent shifts in prices have focused policy attention on the food supply chain: the path food takes from producers to consumers.

Le Label du patrimoine européen

Em síntese 11-11-2011

Face à la montée de l'euroscepticisme, les institutions européennes voient dans le nouveau Label du patrimoine européen un moyen pour aider les citoyens européens à mieux percevoir leur identité commune.

Environment Action Programmes

Briefing 03-11-2011

The practice of laying out EU environmental policy took a significant leap forward with the 6th Environment Action Programme (EAP) (2002-2012). The Council has now urged for the Commission to propose a 7th EAP by 2012.

The sovereign debt crisis has pushed the EU to strengthen its economic governance rules. An important aspect is the alignment of budgetary surveillance to wider economic planning, under a new annual cycle called the European Semester.

Food supply chain in Europe

Briefing 26-09-2011

Recent fluctuations in food prices have drawn attention to the need to ensure a properly functioning food supply chain.  

The future of the Doha Round

Em síntese 09-09-2011

Economists are virtually unanimous that freer trade benefits all countries. However, the gains from trade are spread unevenly, both within countries and across them, which complicates political agreement on reducing barriers. Realising further gains from global trade will require new political momentum, as well as an appreciation of the changing world economy.

After the first PNR agreements concluded after 9/11 proved controversial and encountered legal difficulties, the Commission is now negotiating long-term PNR agreements with three key third countries: the US, Canada and Australia.