Enlargement policy: Reforms and challenges ahead
In November 2023, the European Commission presented its annual enlargement reports. Its strategic orientations and recommendations include accelerating the accession process with the Western Balkan co...
2 Feb 20247min
Combating corruption in the European Union
Corruption is a major challenge for the European Union (EU), with all its Member States affected by the problem to some extent. The EU has gradually adopted laws addressing a range of corruption-relat...
2 Feb 20246min
Toy safety regulation
In July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal to revise the EU toy safety legislation. This proposal pursues two main objectives: a) achieving a higher level of child protection, including ...
12 Jan 20245min
Revision of the Victims' Rights Directive
The European Commission estimates that 15 % of Europeans fall victim to a crime every year. In July 2023, the Commission published its proposal for a revision of the Victims' Rights Directive, the key...
12 Jan 20244min
Recognition of parenthood between EU countries
Families in the European Union (EU) are increasingly likely to move and travel between the EU Member States. Yet, given the differences in Member States' laws, parents can face difficulties in having ...
8 Des 20236min
EU-New Zealand free trade agreement
On 30 June 2022, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and then New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive EU-New Zealand free trade agre...
8 Des 20236min
Strategic technologies for Europe platform (STEP)
In June 2023, the European Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation establishing a new strategic technologies for Europe platform (STEP). STEP would rely on the reprogramming of funds under exist...
17 Nov 20234min
The future of EU cohesion policy: The emerging debate
Early work is underway on the post-2027 reform of EU cohesion policy. This creates a unique opportunity for regional and local stakeholders to influence national positions and those of the European in...
17 Nov 20236min
