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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12341

4 October 2019
Contents Publication in full By article 8 / 32
INSTITUTIONAL / United kingdom
According to European Parliament, new UK proposals on Irish backstop cannot form basis for an agreement
Brussels, 03/10/2019 (Agence Europe)

After doubts expressed by Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on 2 October, it was the European Parliament and its Brexit steering board that expressed their concern on Thursday 3 October about Boris Johnson's proposals to keep Northern Ireland in a European single regulatory alignment, but leave the customs union resulting in new custom checks. (see EUROPE B12340A8).

While Jean-Claude Juncker had observed problematic aspects, such as governance (and the necessary consent of Northern...

Contents

COMMISSIONERS-DESIGNATE HEARINGS IN EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
JHA/EDUCATION: solid performance by Margaritis Schinas but title of his portfolio continues to be debated
BUDGET: Johannes Hahn wants to believe an agreement possible 'before the end of winter' on EU's financial framework for 2021-2027
ECONOMY/TAXATION: Paolo Gentiloni supports reform of Stability Pact to stimulate ‘green’ investment
ENVIRONMENT/FISHERIES: Virginijus Sinkevičius is committed to making Green Deal a reality
ENERGY: Kadri Simson signs a mixed performance in front of MEPs
DEMOCRACY: despite an arduous performance, Dubravka Šuica should become European Commissioner
INSTITUTIONAL
COMMISSION: European Parliament coordinators give a positive opinion on Commissioner-designate for Cohesion Policy
UNITED KINGDOM: according to European Parliament, new UK proposals on Irish backstop cannot form basis for an agreement
SECTORAL POLICIES
TRANSPORT: start of European Parliament/EU Council negotiations on social and market aspects of mobility package
COHESION: MEPs give green light to inter-institutional negotiations on post-2020 legislative proposals
MIGRATION: European Home Affairs Ministers will be invited in Luxembourg to lay foundations for future European asylum system
MIGRATION: according to Carola Rackete, civil society must also be aware of challenges around land borders
JUSTICE: corruption and fundamental rights on agenda of European ministers
JUSTICE: Accidental Americans Association files complaint with Commission against France
EXTERNAL ACTION
ENLARGEMENT: Mrs von der Leyen, Mr Juncker, Mr Tusk, and Mr Sassoli call for EU accession negotiations to be opened with Albania and North Macedonia
UKRAINE: EU has set guidelines for processing visa applications from residents of Donetsk and Luhansk
ARCTIC: Ann Linde calls for EU strategy to be updated
HONG KONG: EU once again calls for dialogue after a further escalation of violence
MOLDOVA: Mrs Mogherini says transpartisan support for reforms is essential
UNITED STATES: European agri-food sector will reportedly be first victim of US tariff sanctions in Airbus dispute
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EUROGROUP: agreement on fiscal capacity of euro area expected on 9 October
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
DIGITAL: liability of platforms, Court clarifies limits of Safe Harbour
CONSUMERS: loans in foreign currency, EU law does not preclude disputed contract from being invalidated by Polish court
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
SOCIAL: Council of Europe Development Bank encouraged to participate in United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
NEWS BRIEFS
COMMISSION: MEPs approve Helena Dalli's candidacy as Equality Commissioner
COMMISSION: Jutta Urpilainen's candidacy as Commissioner for International Partnerships is approved
COMMISSION: MEPs’ expectations for Commissioner-designate for Trade Phil Hogan’s next term of office
IRAQ: EU calls for restraint
PARLIAMENT: Greens/EFA Group in European Parliament proposes to cap MEPs' additional revenues
FISHERIES: European Commission submits a delegated act regarding end of fish discards in North Sea
FISHERIES: publication of data on international trade in fishery products
TURKEY: three European officials in Ankara to discuss recent increase in migrant arrivals in Greece