Proposal for a simplification of VAT rules for e-commerce (imports) [EU Legislation in Progress]
The importance of a well-functioning and fraud-proof VAT system for public budgets cannot be understated.
Briefings
EU enlargement [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note gathers links to the recent publications and commentaries from many international think tanks on enlargement and issues with EU accession countries.
Artificial intelligence in the context of cultural heritage and museums: Complex challenges and new opportunities [Policy podcast]
Artificial intelligence and robots have inspired both artists and engineers throughout the ages.
Pollutants in EU waters: Update of chemical substances listed for control [EU Legislation in Progress]
Clean water is essential for healthy ecosystems, as well as for many human uses, including drinking, bathing, and agriculture.
The single market at 30 (1993-2023)
In June 1985, the Commission published a white paper on the completion of the internal market, setting out a timetable for the measures required for the completion of the single market.
Electoral thresholds in European Parliament elections
The electoral threshold for the allocation of seats is the minimum percentage of votes that a political party or a coalition is required to gain in order to be entitled to representation in the legislative assembly.
2023 G7 Summit: Preparing for a new global order?
This year’s G7 Summit took place at a time when the G7’s global economic impact is decreasing and the future of the Western-led multilateral rules-based global order is at stake, challenged in particular by Russia.
Cross-border exchange of information on road safety-related traffic offences [EU Legislation in Progress]
The 2021-2030 EU road safety policy framework – Next steps towards ‘Vision Zero’ sets targets for reducing the number of road deaths and serious injuries by 50 % between 2020 and 2030.
Ensuring the recovery and resilience of EU small and medium-sized enterprises
In 2021, there were 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the EU’s single market.
New economic governance rules [EU Legislation in Progress]
On 26 April 2023, the European Commission put forward three legislative packages to reorganise the EU’s economic governance framework.