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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12349

16 October 2019
Contents Publication in full By article 11 / 29
INSTITUTIONAL / Catalonia
According to Ms Serret, broad interpretation of offence of sedition by Spanish courts puts democracy in Europe at risk
Brussels, 15/10/2019 (Agence Europe)

The Spanish Supreme Court's ruling against 9 supporters of Catalan independence on Monday 14 October presents a real risk for Spanish and also European democracy because of its "broad" interpretation of the offence of sedition, according to the Catalan government's representative to the EU, Meritxell Serret.

"They have been unable to keep the position of rebellion (see EUROPE B12347A16), but instead of that they interpreted this sedition charge too widely and they considered that massive...

Contents

BEACONS
BEACONS: An extension? Which one?
EXTERNAL ACTION
ENLARGEMENT: in the absence of a decision by the Council on the opening of EU accession negotiations, the subject will be discussed at the European Council
TURKEY: Ankara to reconsider its relationship with EU
UKRAINE: Mr Prystaiko wants Ukrainian Parliament to adopt dozens of laws as a matter of urgency
MERCOSUR: cautious reception of interim report on sustainability impact of EU/Mercosur Trade Treaty
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: member States discussed suggestions for compromises on the multiannual financial framework 2021-2027
BUDGET: MEPs support emergency measures for 2020 in the event of no-deal Brexit
EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Mrs von der Leyen invites several European Parliament political group leaders to breakfast
UNITED KINGDOM: Final stretch in attempt to reach agreement on Brexit deal before European Summit on 17 October
EUROPEAN AGENCIES: endorsement by European Court of Auditors on reports on financial condition of 41 European agencies
CATALONIA: according to Ms Serret, broad interpretation of offence of sedition by Spanish courts puts democracy in Europe at risk
SECTORAL POLICIES
FISHERIES: EU Council drastically reduces cod and herring quotas in Baltic Sea
FISHERIES: EU Council agrees on technical elements of 2021-2027 Fisheries Fund
FISHERIES: several countries are struggling to enforce ban on fish discards at sea, according to ClientEarth
AGRICULTURE: EU Ministers request support for sectors affected by Airbus/Boeing dispute
JUSTICE: Member States expect more clarity in review of GDPR Regulation
DIGITAL: stakeholders look at implementation of Copyright Directive reform
WOMEN: progress on gender equality is too slow, according to EIGE Institute
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: it is possible to generalise reusable plastics throughout EU, according to environmental NGOs
FOOD: UNESCO calls on EU and private sector to collaborate so that all children have access to safe and nutritious food
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL: nine Member States give priority to quality over speed in European Parliament/EU Council negotiations on coordination of social security systems
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EIB: Bank of EU postpones its decision to end fossil fuel financing to 14 November
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
JHA: Court of Justice of the European Union clarifies application of EU rules governing European arrest warrant
NEWS BRIEFS
AGRICULTURE: France and other countries want to regulate wolf population
CLIMATE: World Bank to discuss future of climate risk financing in Africa on 17 October
FINANCE: EU Council adopts new rules on supervision of central counterparties
TAXATION: Bruno Le Maire requests European tax on fuel for aircraft and boats
TAXATION: The Finnish Presidency will assess on 25 October whether the EU Council's position on tax transparency has changed country by country
MIGRATION: European Commission to coordinate relocation of 176 migrants rescued by Ocean Viking