The future of money and implications for monetary policy
13-01-2020
A number of emerging trends have challenged the traditional understanding of money, such as the decline in the use of cash, the emergence of cryptocurrencies and the prospect of central bank digital currencies, says ECON Chair Irene Tinagli, who also presents a series of papers on the benefits and risks of digitalisation of money for society. Other issues featured in this edition include agriculture, Brexit, innovation funding, and defence. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
High stakes and much work ahead for MFF and own resources
16-12-2019
More ambitious budget is needed and the European Parliament will not give its consent on MFF without significant progress on own resources, states BUDG Chair, Johan Van Overtveldt, in the opening article of the latest Monthly Highlights newsletter. Other issues featured in this edition include the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, EU climate change policies, development and environment in the Mekong region, farming employment, and professional status of rural women in the EU.
The Policy Departments and Economic Governance Support Unit have produced a series of briefings on salient points and essential commitments made by the Vice-Presidents- and Commissioners-designate at their respective hearings. These briefings have also been compiled in one document and are the main feature of the latest Policy Departments’ Monthly Highlights. Other issues featured in this edition include EU patent law, budget, Eastern Partnership, European Central Bank, and agriculture.
The future of food and the Common Agricultural Policy
22-10-2019
Following a recent report of the AGRI committee, Chair Norbert Lins, announces a new study on Megatrends in the agri-food sector, giving updates on the state of play and offering relevant policy options. The study will be presented at the committee meeting of 4-5 November. Other issues featured in this edition include gender equality, the Commissioners’ code of conduct, trade, health, and culture. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová, Chair of the EMPL committee, explains the long-standing cooperation between the ILO and the EU, currently focussing on the challenges of 4th Industrial Revolution. Other issues featured in this edition of this newsletter include cohesion, petitions, EU budgeting, and trade relations with Australia and New Zealand. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
In this edition of the newsletter, Human Rights Subcommittee Chair Pier Antonio Panzeri refers to addressing the adverse impact of business activities on human rights as being a strategic priority, and presents a study on access to legal remedies for victims of corporate abuses abroad. Other issues featured in this edition include air quality monitoring, scientific literacy, disinformation and the rule of law, and gender responsive budgeting. Forthcoming publications and events are announced.
Close cooperation with distinct competences and different roles
12-03-2019
In this edition of the newsletter, Jean Arthuis and Ingeborg Grässle, Chairs of the BUDG and the CONT committees respectively, present the priorities of both committees and describe several examples of good joint efforts made in the course of the legislative term. Other issues dealt with in this edition include performance based budgeting, sustainable development, taxation, agriculture and cooperation with the Council. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
In this edition of the newsletter, JURI Committee Chair, Pavel Svoboda, discusses the protection of the collective interests of European consumers against damage caused by cross-border business activities. Other issues dealt with in this edition include grant funding, EU Special Representatives, employment barriers, and tourism. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
The European Year of Cultural Heritage: a landmark event
15-01-2019
Culture is an essential asset to continue leading the European Union towards unity, says CULT Chair Petra Kammerevert. She refers to the interparliamentary meeting on Cultural Heritage hosted in November and presents two recent studies on the topic. Other issues dealt with in this edition include transport, consumer products, public procurement, EU-US trade and financial supervision in the US. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
Member States lose a staggering € 150 billion in VAT revenues on a yearly basis due to fraudulent activities, says TAX3 Chair Petr Ježek. He points at the key issues related to the forthcoming overhaul of the EU VAT system and the role of expertise provided by the policy department in the work of the committee. Other topics in this issue include recognition of qualifications, domestic sexual abuse, ESI funds and universal jurisdiction. Forthcoming publications and events are also announced.
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Monthly Highlights January 2020 edition
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