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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12379

29 November 2019
Contents Publication in full By article 20 / 35
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY / Democracy
MEPs remain concerned about disinformation and foreign interference
Brussels, 28/11/2019 (Agence Europe)

During a debate held in plenary session in Strasbourg on Wednesday, 27 November, several political groups in the European Parliament put forward solutions to thwart foreign interference in European democracies and elections. Some also warned against internal risks to the European Union.

“With 50 elections to be held at all levels in Europe between now and the end of 2020, these threats must be taken seriously”, insisted Caroline Voaden (Renew Europe, UK), advocating that the EU code...

Contents

SECTORAL POLICIES
CONSUMERS: EU Council finally adopts its position on minimum rules for a collective redress procedure
SPACE: member countries’ budgetary commitments exceed European Space Agency’s expectations
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Member States shall address reuse of used materials in construction sector
MIGRATION: Finland’s EU Council Presidency presents ministers with principles for reform of European asylum system
JHA: appropriate use of new technologies and superabundant data flows on agenda of next Home Affairs EU Council
COHESION: European Parliament/EU Council agreement expected on 4 December on Common Provisions Regulation
HEALTH: health status of European population, which European Commission considers to be rather good
HEALTH: Vytenis Andriukaitis recommends tightening rules on electronic cigarettes to his successor
ANIMAL HEALTH: EU Member States are considering strengthening farm animal welfare
AGRICULTURE: Commission reimburses farmers €467 million from the crisis reserve
TRANSPORT: Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies denounces likely political agreement in EU Council on road charges
ENERGY: EU can meet its offshore wind targets under certain conditions, says a WindEurope report
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
TAXATION: adoption in Competitiveness Council of proposal on country-by-country reporting blocked by 12 Member States
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT PLENARY
CLIMATE: European Parliament declares climate and environmental emergency and urges EU to take action
CLIMATE: European Parliament calls on EU to speak with one voice at COP25 and asks for a 2030 target of 55% in Green Deal
WTO: rescue of Appellate Body, “we speak with one strong voice here in Europe”
UNITED STATES: European Parliament validates agreement granting Washington an increased share of European beef imports
AGRICULTURE: European Parliament calls on Commission to take action to mitigate effects of US sanctions against farmers
WOMEN: European Parliament votes in favour of ratification of Istanbul Convention by EU
DEMOCRACY: MEPs remain concerned about disinformation and foreign interference
ALGERIA: Parliament calls for an inclusive and peaceful political process
MIDDLE EAST: European Parliament again calls on EU to act
BOLIVIA: European Parliament calls for new presidential elections to be held as soon as possible
CUBA: European Parliament calls for release of opponent José Daniel Ferrer
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
BANKS: General Court of EU annuls decisions concerning ex ante contributions of three banks to Single Resolution Fund
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
RULE OF LAW: new warning from Council of Europe about reforms of judicial system in Hungary
NEWS BRIEFS
STATE AID: green light for Croatian support of €57 million for modernisation of Zagreb's district heating system
STATE AID: Commission approves €92 million Slovak support for a mining company
ECB: ethical banks, NGOs and economists call on monetary institute to make investment policy more sustainable
ENERGY: Dieselgate, the Diesel Emissions Justice Foundation initiates a class action against Volkswagen
SPACE: Thomas Pesquet has been approached for a second mission on ISS in 2021
MALTA: European Parliament decides to send new mission to Malta on respect for rule of law
GMO: European Commission gives green light to eight genetically modified organisms
REGIONS: 'European Entrepreneurial Region' label goes green
EEAS: Mogherini announces two high-level appointments