EU Daily News: EU Extends Affordable Calls, Implements Subsidies Regulation, Gains Public Support for Energy Transition Amid Ukraine Crisis

  • The European Commission has extended the agreement between European and Ukrainian operators to provide affordable calls to and from Ukraine for another year, benefiting displaced refugees.
  • The Body of European regulators of electronic communications (BEREC) monitors the efficiency of the agreement, which has resulted in lower rates for cross-border calls within the European Economic Area.
  • The Commission encourages all operators to join the agreement and is working towards integrating Ukraine into the EU Roaming area.
  • The Commission has adopted the rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, addressing procedural aspects and notification forms for concentrations involving foreign financial contributions and public procurement procedures.
  • The Eurobarometer survey shows strong support among EU citizens for EU action on energy transition and in response to the invasion of Ukraine.
  • The Commission has approved a new indication of geographical origin for “Sebadas/Seadas/Sabadas/Seattas/Savadas/Sevadas di Sardegna” pastry from Italy.
  • The Commission has approved modifications to a Dutch scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the Netherlands’ energy and climate targets.
  • Estonia has received approval for a €10 million scheme to support agricultural and food producers affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine.
  • The Commission has approved the creation of a joint venture by HPSL, Golden Chance, and CMAT for the construction and operation of a container terminal in Ain Sokhna, Egypt.
  • The EU, Canada, and China will co-host the 7th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA) in Brussels, discussing international climate action and COP28 agenda items.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/MEX_23_3764


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