COMPETITION
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11137 – Emil Frey France / Sacapuce / Jam Prod / Groupe Kertrucks Finance)
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11181 – Macquarie / BCI / Endeavour Energy)
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11202 – Fortum Markets / Telge Energi)
- Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.11096 – Mapfre / VAS / JV)
- Commission clears acquisition of Kensa by Octopus Energy and LGC (M.11188) – Midday Express
- Answer given by to EVP Vestager a MEP written question – State of play regarding the extension of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER)
- Not another American! Meet the new favorite for EU competition economist – Florian Ederer is a newly minted U.S. citizen but also an Austrian and has no history of consulting for Big Tech companies – Politico.eu
STATE AID
- Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU – Cases where the Commission raises no objections
- Commission approves amendment to Dutch scheme to support rail network interoperability (SA.104642) – Midday Express
- Commission approves €176 million Polish scheme to support companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine (SA.108355) – Midday Express
- Answer given by to EVP Vestager a MEP written question – Arrangement between Airbus and businessman David Neeleman to harm TAP
- Answer given by to EVP Vestager a MEP written question – Transfer of airport slots from Alitalia to ITA: failure to reallocate staff and denial of access to documents
- Ukraine war and green transition keep EU state aid near record level – EC has approved more than €733bn in business subsidies since March last year – Financial Times
TRADE & CUSTOMS
- Minutes of the 18th meeting of the Import and Export Formalities Section of the CEG jointly with the Trade Contact Group – 22 June 2023
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1595 of 3 August 2023 accepting a request for new exporting producer treatment with regard to the definitive anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1198
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1596 of 3 August 2023 accepting a request for new exporting producer treatment with regard to the definitive anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware originating in the People’s Republic of China and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1198
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1597 of 3 August 2023 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ceramic tiles originating in India and Türkiye
- Communication from the Commission on the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Stop Finning – Stop the Trade’
- Answer given by EVP Dombrovskis to a MEP written question – The Union’s raw materials strategy and supply chain regulation in relation to African partners
INTERNAL MARKET & INDUSTRY
- Opinion by MEP Jessica Polfärd on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a framework for ensuring a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials and amending Regulations (EU) 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, 2018/1724 and (EU) 2019/1020
- Report & Working Document from the Commission on the functioning of Directive 2014/23/EU on the award of concession contracts and on the impact on the internal market of the exclusions set out in Article 12
STEEL
- Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Technical Group on Steel – TGA3 (“Conception of steel products“) – 05 July 2023
- Economic and steel market outlook 2023-2024 – Outlook deteriorates for 2023 as uncertainty persists, but stronger recovery expected in 2024 – see Eurofer Press Release and Third Quarter Report
CHEMICAL
- Berlin split over EU ‘forever chemicals’ ban it helped propose – Euractiv.eu
- Brexit ideology is being shunned as economic conditions deteriorate – Plus, fresh sign of a slowdown in the chemicals industry – Financial Times
ENERGY
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE
- Draft Opinion by MEP Sunčana Glavak on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules promoting the repair of goods and amending Regulation (EU) 2017/2394, Directives (EU) 2019/771 and (EU) 2020/1828
DATA PRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY
- Answer given by Mr Breton to a MEP written question – Smartphones as spying devices
- EDPB settles dispute on TikTok processing of children’s data
EXTERNAL RELATIONS
- Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1599 of 3 August 2023 on a European Union Security and Defence Initiative in support of West African countries of the Gulf of Guinea
- Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/1598 of 28 July 2023 amending Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau
- Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1593 of 28 July 2023 amending Regulation (EU) No 377/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries updating the list of persons, groups and entities subject to the application of specific measures to combat terrorism
RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE
- Belarus: EU adopts new round of individual sanctions over continued human rights abuses and imposes further targeted measures in response to involvement in Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine – see IP/23/4063 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1591; Decision (CFSP) 2023/1592; Regulation (EU) 2023/1594 & Decision (CFSP) 2023/1601
- Corrigendum to Council Regulation (EU) 2023/1529 of 20 July 2023 concerning restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine (OJ L 186, 25.7.2023)
- Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine
- Answer given by Ms. McGuinness to a MEP written question – Possible mediation of Central Asian states in reselling EU sanctioned goods to Russia
- European Parliament – Petition No 0855/2022 by G. E. (German) on the impact of sanctions against Russia on German citizens
