COMPETITION
- OhOnline video games: the Court confirms that the geoblocking of activation keys for the Steam platform infringed EU competition law (see CPR No. 147/23 – Judgment of the Court in the case T-172/21, Valve Corporation v. Commission)
- NOTin opposition at a notified concentration (case M.11261 -Ardian/Attero)
- NOTin opposition at a notified concentration (case M.11035 – Stena/Midsona)
- NOTin opposition at a notified concentration (case M.11158 – Deutsche Börse / Simcorp)
- NOTin opposition at a notified concentration (case M.11047 – Eurazeo / BCI / PCP / GTC)
- NOTin opposition at a notified concentration (case M.11206 – Brookfield / OTPP / Compass)
- P.Before notification of a concentration (Case M.11278 – TDR Capital / Ring International / Popeyes UK)
- VSThe Commission authorizes the acquisition of P7S1 by MFE (M.11229) – Lunch express
- VSThe Commission authorizes the acquisition of Worldpay by GTCR (M.11245) – Lunch express
- VSThe Commission authorizes the acquisition of Mopet by Ingka and Morsano (M.11199) – Lunch express
- Fgrudge –The general rapporteur of the Competition Authority indicates that a unannounced inspection was achieved in the graphics card sector
- Ireland – New competition law enforcement powers come into force today (Competition (Amendment) Act 2022)
- P.ortugal – Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed the highest fine ever seen for abuse of dominant position
- A.Omania – The Competition Council authorized the acquisition of Irrimec, Otech SAS and Otech 40 by Lorelai
- A.Omania – The Competition Council examined the acquisition of Land Power SRL by PPC Renewables Single Member SA, Greece
- SSlovakia – The PMU has launched an administrative procedure for the assessment of a concentration of AAC Technologies PTE companies. LTD and Acoustic Solutions International BV
STATE AID
TRADE AND CUSTOMS
- Agenda for: 3rd Specialized Committee on Trade customs cooperation and rules of origin under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) – September 27, 2023
- Aagenda for: CETA meeting Sanitary and Phytosanitary Joint Steering Committee – October 3-05, 2023
- Minutes of 7 EU-Cameroon EPA Committee – July 5 & 6, 2023
- Mminutes of the CETA Committee on Merchandise trade – May 25, 2023
- EU Text Proposals from EU-Thailand Free trade Agreement
- VSImplementation committee Regulation (EU) /… repealing the anti-dumping duties on imports of biodiesel originating in Argentina and Indonesia established by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1194/2013
- IIndia – Tariff treatment applied to certain goods in the information and communications technology sector (DS582) – First of all And Second Written communication from the EU (published on 26.09.2023)
- Dthe integration of developing countries into the global economy – Note from the Chief Trade Economist – Issue 5 – July 2023
- Aanswer handed over by Mr Gentiloni to a Member of the European Parliament written question – New European rule for the import of Israeli products
- P.president of Araguay to stop Mercosur-EU talks if no deal by December – Reuters
- WTo – Members share views during informal discussions on trade and industrial policy
- USTR announces Rufino Hurtado as Senior Trade Representative at the U.S. Mission to the EU
INTERNAL MARKET AND INDUSTRY
- Aagenda for: “Competitiveness and Growth” Group (Industry – Critical Raw Materials) – October 2 & October 4, 2023
- Ohpinion by MEP Tiemo Wolken, Niklas Nienass and by Ludek Niedermayer on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework of measures to strengthen the European ecosystem for manufacturing net-zero technology products (Net Zero Industry Act)
- EEuropean carmakers risk missing out on essential minerals, Australia warns – Carmakers could fall behind rivals if they fail to invest to secure supplies, resources minister says – Financial Times
DEFENSE
- VSdelegated commission Directive (EU) …/ amending Directive 2009/43/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards updating the list of defense-related products in accordance with the updated Common Military List of the European Union updated February 20, 2023
CHEMICAL
- A.report of MEP Maria Spyrak on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures
- ECHA review finds REACH registrations in breach of updating obligation – ECHA/NR/23/25
FINANCIAL SERVICES
TAXATION
- NOTnational tax measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis – Assessment of their impact and results, lessons to be learned for future crises – See the Study for the FISC committee of the European Parliament
AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES
ENERGY
- Agend for: Working Group on Energy – September 28, 2023
- Aanswer given by Ms Simson to an MEP written question – UK access to the Euphemia electricity trading system
- EImports of energy products continued to decline in the second quarter of 2023 – Eurostat data
- Diesel/Russia: oil sanctions contribute to tightening the supply of industrial fuel – Rising prices could explain why Moscow decided to resume exports – Financial Times
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
- Aagenda for: Working Group on International Environmental Issues: Biodiversity – October 3, 2023 & Climate change – October 5, 2023
- VSConvention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP): 61st session of the Working Group on Strategies and Review (WGSR 61) (Geneva, 4-6 September 2023) – Declarations by the EU and its Member States
- P.resentment: Ghana-EU Voluntary Partnership Agreement – Meeting of Competent Authorities – September 28, 2023
- P.resentment: EUTR and the Ukrainian conflict – Problematic imports – September 28, 2023
- NOTNew Zero Waste Europe report calls for EU-wide moratorium on waste incinerators – see the Study
HEALTH, FOOD AND PRODUCT SAFETY
- SACCLAMATION – Draft agenda for the 6th plenary meeting – October 6, 2023
- Q&A on transitional provisions for products without medical use covered by Annex XVI of the MDR
- DRaft Report by MEP Tilly Metz on the implementation of Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006 relating to nutritional and health claims made on foodstuffs
DIGITAL AND INFORMATION SOCIETY
- FFirst State of the Digital Decade report calls for collective action to shape the digital transition – IP/23/4619, QaA, Fact sheet And Report
- Aanswer given by Mr. Breton to a MEP written question – Artificial intelligence and consumer protection
- Aanswer given by Mr. Breton to a MEP written question – Risks associated with children’s use of social media
DATA PRIVACY AND CYBERSECURITY
TRANSPORT & MOBILITY
SPACE OF FREEDOM, SECURITY AND JUSTICE
- Fordinary sitting of the Court of Justice – Entry into office of two new members of the General Court of the European Union – (See CPR No. 146/2023)
- TEU continues to provide much-needed assistance to refugees and host communities in Turkey – IP/23/4521
- Vice-President Schinas and Commissioner Johansson will participate in the Justice and Home Affairs Council – Lunch express
- TEU Culture Ministers adopt the Cáceres Declaration during the informal meeting on 25 and 26 September, within the framework of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU
ECB, EURO AND ECONOMY
- NOTextGenerationEU: Latvia submits request to amend the Recovery and Resilience Plan and add a REPowerEU chapter – Lunch express
- IECB interview Frank Elderson with Market News International
THE FUTURE OF EUROPE
- P.possible elements for College diaries from October 3 to November 29, 2023
- P.press statement by the president von der Leyen with Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa
- Aat the helm of the Grenada Summit, Commission takes stock of achievements and identifies areas for action to build a more resilient, competitive and sustainable Europe – IP/23/4644 & Communication
