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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13220

12 July 2023
Contents Publication in full By article 25 / 37
SECTORAL POLICIES / Digital
New guidelines and ‘regulatory sandboxes’, European Commission presents its plan to put virtual worlds in order
Strasbourg, 11/07/2023 (Agence Europe)

On Wednesday 11 July, the European Commission presented its strategy for tackling the fourth generation of the Internet (‘Web 4.0’) and virtual worlds. With this legislative initiative, it also intends to position the EU as a major player in the field, given that the global market for virtual worlds is expected to “grow from €27 billion in 2022 to more than €800 billion in 2030”.

“Today, Europe is entering the race to become a world leader in Web 4.0 and virtual worlds....

Contents

SECURITY - DEFENCE
NATO: Allies promise to invite Ukraine to join subject to conditions
NATO: EU and Allies welcome agreement between Turkey and Sweden
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
BIODIVERSITY: nature restoration regulation, MEPs’ nervousness rises on eve of crucial European Parliament vote
ENVIRONMENT: Parliament backs strengthening of Industrial Emissions Directive, but deletes cattle farming from proposal
TRANSPORT: European Parliament validates agreement with Council on deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure
TRANSPORT: European Parliament approves interinstitutional agreement on sustainable maritime fuels
ENERGY: European Parliament approves provisional agreement on ‘Energy Efficiency’ Directive
MIGRATION: MEPs to call on Member States and Frontex to step up their preventive search and rescue operations at sea
MEDIA: European Parliament calls for better protection for journalists worldwide
MEDIA: European Parliament ready to negotiate ‘anti-SLAPPs’ directive with EU Council
POLAND: MEPs reiterate concerns about state of rule of law
INDUSTRY: European Parliament approves provisional agreement with EU Council on Chips Act
INDUSTRY: European Parliament adopts position on Construction Products Regulation
MOLDOVA: green light from European Parliament to extension of customs duty suspension for imports from Moldova
AGRICULTURE: MEPs object to delegated regulation on organic salt
FISHERIES: European Parliament rejects proposal on measures to manage fisheries resources in Indian Ocean
DEMOCRACY: European Parliament to vote again on shape of future European ethics body
FUTURE OF EU: European Parliament speaks out in favour of ending unanimity in EU Council for certain foreign policy decisions
EMPLOYMENT: MEPs place renewed emphasis on training and lifelong learning to tackle skill shortages
BUDGET/SOCIAL: European Parliament green-lights €2.2 million in aid for former Logistics Nivelles employees
SECTORAL POLICIES
TRANSPORT: European Commission presents proposals to make freight transport greener
CLIMATE: Teresa Ribera calls on EU to support COP28 President-Designate in his commitment
ENERGY/CLIMATE: in Valladolid, energy ministers discuss energy sector’s contribution to climate objectives and role of nuclear energy
ENERGY: first informal discussions in EU Council on proposal to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty
DIGITAL: new guidelines and ‘regulatory sandboxes’, European Commission presents its plan to put virtual worlds in order
MIGRATION: Pact on Migration and Asylum, European Parliament and Spanish Presidency of EU Council will try to reach political agreements before end of year
INSTITUTIONAL
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: European Parliament wants to strengthen rules to combat harassment
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT: main political groups set a minimum level for reform of European Parliament’s Rules of Procedure
EXTERNAL ACTION
AUSTRALIA: EU regrets trade agreement negotiations with Canberra have yet to be concluded
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EUROGROUP: fiscal stance for 2024, digital euro and capital markets on ministerial agenda
Spanish presidency of the Council of the European Union
FINANCE: Spanish Presidency of EU Council to make completion of Capital Markets Union one of its top priorities
NEWS BRIEFS
DEFENCE: MEPs approve interinstitutional agreement on ‘ASAP’ ammunition production proposal
DEFENCE: PESCO projects are gathering pace in a rapidly changing European security landscape
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights calls for better protection for human rights defenders
ENERGY: entry into force of two delegated acts governing renewable hydrogen
UZBEKISTAN: EU regrets that 9 July elections did not allow voters to make informed choice
RESEARCH: 2024 work programme for European Research Centre pays greater attention to quality of projects