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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13139
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SECURITY - DEFENCE / Defence

European Commission adopts new strategy to protect maritime domain against new threats

The European Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced on Friday 10 March the update of the EU strategy to protect against evolving maritime threats. The strategy presented includes the adoption of a joint communication and an updated action plan through which the strategy will be implemented.

“Compared to the 2014 strategy, which was the first document of its kind, there are some new elements. These relate to the new...

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EXTERNAL ACTION
MERCOSUR: EU-Mercosur trade agreement in spotlight
CHINA: Dutch export controls on semiconductor equipment could inspire a broader framework
UNITED STATES: EU formally launches talks on critical raw materials agreement with Washington
TURKEY/SYRIA: EU earthquake and reconstruction donor conference to be held on 20 March
HUMANITARIAN AID: European Commission mobilises €50 million in emergency aid for Southern Africa and Madagascar
Russian invasion of Ukraine
TRADE: EU should permanently liberalise trade with Ukraine, says Ukrainian economy minister
JUSTICE: Swedish Presidency of EU Council makes fight against impunity for crimes committed in Ukraine a “priority”
RUSSIA: Russia must release Alexei Navalny and fulfil its obligations to European Court of Human Rights, warns Council of Europe
SECURITY - DEFENCE
DEFENCE: European Commission adopts new strategy to protect maritime domain against new threats
SPACE: European Commission not ruling out EU legislation to protect space systems and services
SECTORAL POLICIES
ENERGY: Energy Efficiency Directive, European Parliament/EU Council agreement to reduce energy consumption by 2030
HOME AFFAIRS: taking care of Ukrainian refugees and strengthening internal security, European Commission and nine Member States reiterate their support for Moldova
FISHERIES: EU institutions hope to conclude on 30 May on reform of fisheries control system
ENVIRONMENT: Industrial Emissions Directive, final adjustments before EU Council decides on 16 March
HEALTH: EMA fees and charges, medicines shortages in Europe and global health on agenda of EU countries
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
EUROGROUP: budgetary guidelines for 2024 and revision of Stability Pact on ministerial agenda
ECOFIN: reform of Stability Pact, budget guidelines for 2024 and European recovery plan on agenda of EU countries
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: EU justice ministers call for more support for civil society and coordinated approach to combating racism
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
SOCIAL/EMPLOYMENT: Member States to look at how to better integrate Ukrainian refugees into their labour markets
INSTITUTIONAL
PARLIAMENTARY PLENARY: ‘Fit For 55’, Spring European Council and energy on MEPs’ agenda for next plenary session
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Czech Republic and Slovakia, Council of Europe assesses developments regarding discrimination against LGBTI people and Roma children
NEWS BRIEFS
HUMANITARIAN AID: Bangladesh, EU releases €1 million for victims of fire in Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar
CLIMATE: in context of a triple global crisis, EU Council is strengthening its climate and energy diplomacy
ECONOMY: Estonia wants to amend its National Recovery Plan to include a ‘REPowerEU’ chapter
EDUCATION: impact of Covid-19 pandemic on learning outcomes varies across EU
EDUCATION: recommendations for promoting gender equality in schools in EU
ENERGY: several environmental organisations oppose urgency procedure to accelerate development of renewable energies
ENERGY: leading business and investor networks call for reform of EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
COMPANIES: EFRAG publishes basis for conclusions for first sustainability reporting standards
TRANSPORT: railways, consultation for establishment of European standard form for passenger claims for reimbursement and compensation