Bank crisis management and deposit insurance [EU Legislation in Progress]
The EU regulatory framework for banks relies chiefly on three legislative frameworks addressing distinct areas.
Briefings
Road safety: Rules on EU-wide driving disqualifications for major traffic offences [EU Legislation in Progress]
Improving road safety is one of the most important objectives of the European Union’s transport policy.
Retail investor package [EU Legislation in Progress]
On 24 May 2023, the Commission tabled a retail investment package comprising two proposals: a proposal amending a number of directives – the proposed ‘omnibus directive’ on the one hand, and an amending regulation proposal, on the other.
Strengthening ties: A new agenda for the EU’s relations with Latin America and the Caribbean
A strategic partnership links the EU and Latin America since their first summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1999.
Revision of EU pharmaceutical legislation [EU Legislation in Progress]
EU policy on pharmaceuticals for human use dates back to 1965 (Council Directive 65/65/EEC). The last major revision took place in 2004 (adoption of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 and revision of Directive 2001/83/EEC, commonly referred to as the ‘EU general pharmaceutical legislation’).
Revision of the Driving Licence Directive [EU Legislation in Progress]
Vision Zero, which is part of its EU’s road safety policy framework for 2021-2030, the European Commission strives for zero deaths on EU roads by 2050. More than 20 000 lives were lost on EU roads in 2022 (up 3 % from 2021), where the majority of victims were pedestrians, cyclists and users of scooters and motorbikes.
Gigabit infrastructure act [EU Legislation in Progress]
Europe is in the midst of a digital revolution that is transforming our approach to work and communicating, as well as improving living standards and economic output.
Act in support of ammunition production (ASAP) [EU Legislation in Progress]
In light of the Russian war on Ukraine, there is a specific urgent need for ground-to-ground ammunition, artillery ammunition and missiles, which the Council has recognised.
Long-term EU budget for 2021 to 2027: State of play
The current multiannual financial framework (MFF) sets out the structure for EU spending from 2021 until the end of 2027, while the Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery instrument significantly reinforces the resources channelled through EU budgetary instruments over the years 2021 to 2023.
Artificial intelligence [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on artificial intelligence.