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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12196

19 February 2019
Contents Publication in full By article 17 / 28
INSTITUTIONAL / Ep2019
A projection by European Parliament shows that EPP and S&D groups would no longer be in the majority in next Chamber
Brussels, 18/02/2019 (Agence Europe)

The first picture of the seats of the next European Parliament, unveiled on Monday 18 February, shows that the two main political groups, the EPP and the S&D, are said to hold less than 50% (45%) of the total number of seats in the Assembly, compared to 55% currently. 

Thus, in order to obtain a majority, these large traditional groups would have to ally themselves with other political groups in the Chamber. 

Parliament has published the first seat projections for the next European...

Contents

BEACONS
BEACONS: European Research Policy: (re)searching for a way forward… (1)
EXTERNAL ACTION
UKRAINE: EU is about to adopt new sanctions and assist Azov Sea region
SYRIA: Repatriation of jihadists; Ms Mogherini proposes to work on coordination of Member States
YEMEN: foreign Ministers welcome Stockholm Agreement
ZIMBABWE: EU renews targeted sanctions, but removes two people from the list
HORN OF AFRICA: European Foreign Ministers want to increase EU support for the whole region
VENEZUELA: work by international contact group must continue despite expulsion of MEPs, according to Ms Mogherini
CLIMATE: EU determined to intensify climate diplomacy in the interests of peace and security
UNITED STATES: clear left/right divide expected during vote in European Parliament committee on trade negotiation mandates
SECURITY - DEFENCE
CSDP: process of regionalisation of EU missions in the Sahel is entering its second phase
SECTORAL POLICIES
DIGITAL: delay in development of national strategies on artificial intelligence
DIGITAL: confidentiality of communications, new document to Council clarifying powers of supervisory authorities
INDUSTRY: European ministers torn between ambitious sustainability objectives and preservation of industrial fabric
JUSTICE: Member States will vote on Wednesday 20 February for their favourite candidate to head up the European Public Prosecutor's Office
ENVIRONMENT: Twenty-eight give the green light for restrictions on the use of two chemical substances of high concern
CUSTOMS: Commission wants to inform companies about customs and tax procedures to be undertaken in the event of no-deal Brexit
INSTITUTIONAL
EP2019: a projection by European Parliament shows that EPP and S&D groups would no longer be in the majority in next Chamber
NEWS BRIEFS
CATALONIA: European Parliament cancels a conference with Mr Puigdemont officially for security reasons
HUMAN RIGHTS: EU Council reaffirms its determination to promote and protect human rights, democracy and rule of law
ECONOMY: green light from Council to Interinstitutional Agreement on harmonisation of GNI calculation methods
TAXATION: Poland authorised to introduce a split payment mechanism against VAT fraud
INDUSTRY: ACEA strengthens cooperation with its Chinese counterpart
MIGRATION: Slovenian Nina Gregori, new director of the EASO
RESEARCH: European employers urge Member States to speed up discussions on Horizon Europe
SERBIA/KOSOVO: no new round of dialogue without lifting of Kosovar tariffs, warns Ms Mogherini
SOCIAL: green light from Member States on Interinstitutional Agreement on 3rd revision of Carcinogens and Mutagens at Work Directive
TRANSPORT: International Road Transport Union satisfied with European Parliament vote on market rules for coach transport
WEEKLY SUPPLEMENT
European Library: No. 1246