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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 12644

27 January 2021
Contents Publication in full By article 19 / 30
SOCIAL AFFAIRS / Social
Nicolas Schmit wants to renew European “social contract”
Brussels, 26/01/2021 (Agence Europe)

*** modified Wednesday 27 January 14h00 ***

The Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, insisted on the importance of the Porto Summit next May to renew the European “social contract” in connection with the action plan on the European pillar of social rights, during an exchange organised by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on Tuesday 26 January.

“The Porto Summit will be an important meeting to launch the work for a new social contract to rebuild our...

Contents

EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19
HEALTH: Ursula von der Leyen announces launch of biological defence programme
HEALTH: delay in delivery of Covid-19 vaccines in EU, new meeting with AstraZeneca scheduled for evening of 27 January
SECTORAL POLICIES
JUSTICE: appointment of European Delegated Prosecutors, last obstacle to European Public Prosecutor’s Office taking up its duties
CLIMATE: MEPs question intentions of Portuguese Presidency of the Council regarding ‘Climate Law’
ENVIRONMENT: second draft compromise in EU Council on post-2020 Environment Action Programme
ENVIRONMENT : MEPs want to strengthen second action plan for circular economy
FOOD: MEPs hold first debate on Farm to Fork strategy to protect environment and farmers
AGRICULTURE: European Commission proposes to negotiate Agreement on geographical indications with Mongolia
FISHERIES: MEPs criticise Brexit Adjustment Reserve proposal
FISHERIES: MEPs reject compromise amendment regarding cameras on board ships
TRANSPORT: Portuguese Presidency of EU Council is aiming for a political agreement on ‘Single European Sky’ and cross-border car rental by June
TRANSPORT: in European Parliament, Commission’s strategy for “sustainable and intelligent mobility” is considered unrealistic
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
STATE AID: green light for €2.9 billion public support for a second electric battery project
TAXATION: European Court of Auditors identifies shortcomings in exchange of tax information between Member States
EXTERNAL ACTION
MOZAMBIQUE: EU to step up cooperation with Maputo
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Portuguese Presidency of Council of the EU calls for a sense of geopolitical balance
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Stefano Sannino wants to bring EEAS closer to other EU institutions
TRADE: trade agreements will benefit European agricultural sector, says EU Commission
SOCIAL AFFAIRS
SOCIAL: Nicolas Schmit wants to renew European “social contract”
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: EU Court of Justice clarifies concept of direct or indirect discrimination on grounds of disability
PAYMENTS: euro area country can restrict obligation for its administration to accept cash, says EU court
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
RULE OF LAW: judges must remain independent in Poland, says Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe
NEWS BRIEFS
AFRICA: EU mobilises €25 million for more sustainable cocoa in global supply chain
BANKS: EU legislation on bank deposit protection subject to consultation until end of April
BUDGET: João Leão wants to make progress in discussions on own resources for EU budget
CLIMATE: US makes a comeback in global fight against climate change
TRADE: Services trade struggles to recover globally due to Covid-19
DEMOCRACY: European Commission launches public consultation on transparency of sponsored political content
REGIONS: EIB Group and Committee of Regions strengthen cooperation
TRANSPORT: Commission considers adopting specific rules for infrequent road passenger transport