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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 11838

28 July 2017
Contents Publication in full By article 20 / 23
NEWS BRIEFS / Energy
First EBRD investment in renewable energy framework in Greece

27/07/2017 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 26 July, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed its first project under the framework for renewable energy in Greece, subscribing to €28.3 million in bonds issued by Hellenic Petroleum, to help the Greek energy company diversify into renewable energy. The funds will support the company in developing photovoltaic and wind projects with a combined capacity of 190 MW. The goal of the €300 million Greek Renewable Energy...

Contents

SECTORAL POLICIES
CONSUMERS: Commission guidelines on food safety rules in September
HUMANITARIAN AID: €209 million for refugee integration and accommodation in Greece
MIGRATION: Commission ready to discuss creation of hotspots in safe African countries
HEALTH: New figures demonstrate increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance
SEA: Karmenu Vella kicks off World Aquariums Against Marine Litter campaign to raise awareness of marine pollution
JHA: EPP argues that Court has approved principle of PNR agreement with Canada
INDUSTRY: ACEA calls for tax neutrality in new vehicle approval system
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL: Commission proposes improved working conditions for seafarers
SOCIAL: Mr Fico supports 'equal pay for equal work' principle underpinning revision of 'posted workers' directive
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
STATE AID: Commission orders Belgium and France to end tax exemptions for ports
PAYMENTS: EBA publishes its major incident reporting guidelines for payment service providers
FINANCE: EIOPA and ECB consult on harmonisation of statistical reporting requirements for pension funds
EXTERNAL ACTION
KOSOVO: Pristina to participate in EU programmes from 1 August
CFSP: EU representatives in Tripoli on 1 August to discuss new missions for Eunavfor Med Sophia operation
TRADE: UK actively prepares ground for negotiating post-Brexit trade agreements
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
FINANCE: National authority may invoke professional secrecy if recipient's right of defence can be assured by other means
COMPETITION: Supplier of luxury goods may stop accredited retailers from selling its products on third-party platforms, says Advocate General
NEWS BRIEFS
FUTURE OF EU: Possible meeting between European Commission and Visegrád countries in autumn
ECONOMY: Werner Hoyer re-elected head of EIB
ENERGY: First EBRD investment in renewable energy framework in Greece
CIVIL PROTECTION: EU continues to assist France in tackling forest fires
TRANSPORT: Volkswagen asserts that discussions between car manufacturers are 'common'
TRANSPORT: Airlines for Europe calls on member states to reduce queues at airports