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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12213

14 March 2019
Contents Publication in full By article 31 / 37
NEWS BRIEFS / Patents
EPO recorded a significant increase in number of European patent applications in 2018

13/03/2019 (Agence Europe) – The number of patent applications filed with the European Patent Office (EPO) increased by 4.6% in 2018, reaching a “record” number of 174,317 applications, according to the Office. In addition, the EPO granted 127,625 European patents in the same year, an increase of 21% compared to the previous year. The United States remains the leading country in terms of the number of patent applications filed (25%), followed by Germany (15%), Japan (13%), France...

Contents

INSTITUTIONAL
UNITED KINGDOM: British Parliament rejects possibility of a no-deal Brexit agreement under any circumstances
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
UNITED KINGDOM: answer to uncertainties about Brexit is in London, point out Twenty-seven
TURKEY: European Parliament calls for formal suspension of EU accession negotiations once again
UNITED STATES: debate in European Parliament over resolution on trade negotiation mandates with the United States looks set for a close vote
VENEZUELA: EU is exploring setting up an international mechanism for delivery of humanitarian aid
AFGHANISTAN: European Parliament approves conclusion of Cooperation Agreement on Partnership and Development
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: European Parliament calls for a strategic reflection on EU Special Representatives
DEMOCRACY: European Parliament calls on the EU to do more to combat misinformation and hostile propaganda
JHA: European Parliament confirms new rules of Visa Information System as well as the allocation of European funds related to migration and internal security
CLIMATE: MEPs are aware of climate emergency, but EPP does not want to raise EU's 2030 target to 55%
ENVIRONMENT: European Parliament suggests course of action to resolutely combat air pollution in EU
GENDER EQUALITY: appointments in financial sector, European Parliament will not (yet) carry out its threats
REGIONS: European Parliament gives green light to continue PEACE programme after Brexit
TRANSPORT: European Parliament in favour of nine-month extension of the UK Rail Safety Authorisations and Train Driver Licences in the event of a no-deal Brexit
TRANSPORT: European Parliament validates a series of measures to be implemented in the event of a no-deal Brexit
TRANSPORT: Green light from Member States on Interinstitutional Agreement on port reception facilities for delivery of waste from ships
FISHERIES: European Parliament adopts emergency measures for fisheries sector in the event of no-deal Brexit
AGRICULTURE: MEPs approve new regulation on labelling of spirit drinks
YOUTH: Parliament supports continuation of Erasmus+ for 1 year in event of a no-deal Brexit
SOCIAL: European Parliament adopts interinstitutional agreement on directive on accessibility requirements for products and services
CITIZENSHIP: European Parliament green light for revision of rules governing European Citizens' Initiative
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL: coordination of social security systems, European Parliament and EU Council set up a 'last chance' meeting
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
FINANCE: new attempt at a European Parliament/Council of the EU agreement on Thursday 14 March on reform of supervisory authorities, everything is at stake on governance
COMPANIES: European Parliament/Council of the EU agreement on cross-border mobility of companies
ECB: General Court of the European Union rejects request for transparency addressed to Monetary Institute in its management of Greek crisis
SECTORAL POLICIES
ENERGY: EU Commission submits delegated act specifying sustainability criteria for renewable energies
ENVIRONMENT: dismissal of Polish request for annulment of directive on national emission ceilings for certain pollutants
JUSTICE: political agreement over whistleblowers directive is warmly welcomed by trade unions and civil society
EXTERNAL ACTION
SYRIA: Ms Mogherini warns against a Syria 'neither in war nor in peace'
NEWS BRIEFS
ALGERIA: EU “takes note” of Mr Bouteflika's decision to waive a fifth term of office
PATENTS: EPO recorded a significant increase in number of European patent applications in 2018
FINANCE: double European Parliament/Council of the EU agreement on supervision of central clearing houses
DIGITAL: race against time on sharing cybersecurity expertise
DIGITAL: Council conclusions in preparation for cybersecurity
RESEARCH: political agreement in sight regarding the Horizon Europe framework programme
TRANSPORT: European Aviation Safety Agency suspends flight operations of the Boeing 737-8 Max and 737-9 Max
TRANSPORT: Commission adopts a delegated act on deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems