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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13464
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EXTERNAL ACTION / Vietnam

Josep Borrell wants to develop EU-Vietnam relations into strategic and comprehensive partnership

The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, visited Vietnam on Tuesday 30 July and discussed with Bùi Thanh Son, Minister of Foreign Affairs, how to strengthen EU-Vietnam relations in order to “raise them to the level of a strategic and comprehensive partnership”.

Mr Borrell said he wanted to strengthen cooperation in order to increase capabilities in cyber security, maritime security and crisis management.

Mr Thanh Son expressed his...

Contents

Russian invasion of Ukraine
HOME AFFAIRS: European Commission will ask Budapest to explain new arrangements for granting visas to Russian nationals
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: EU Agency for Fundamental Rights defines measures to better protect migrants and refugees against ill-treatment at borders
SECTORAL POLICIES
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission asks EU Council for authorisation to renegotiate Protocol on transboundary air pollution on behalf of EU
ENVIRONMENT: revised Mercury Regulations come into force
ENERGY/CLIMATE: one month after 30 June deadline, only nine Member States have submitted their ‘National Energy and Climate Plan’
AGRICULTURE : European Commission proposes a derogation for verification of consignments of organic products originating in third countries
FISHERIES: European Commission welcomes efforts to improve selectivity of fishing gear
DIGITAL: European Commission launches a tool to help SMEs in their digital transition
DIGITAL: European Commission launches a consultation to contribute to its future AI Code of Practice
DIGITAL: European Commission orders six Member States to designate national DSA coordinator
TRANSPORT: in 2021, diesel vehicles accounted for more than 97% of newly registered heavy-duty commercial vehicles, according to European Commission
HOME AFFAIRS: Predator spyware – RSF deplores Greek Supreme Court’s finding that Greek government was not involved in eavesdropping operation
EXTERNAL ACTION
VENEZUELA: EU appeals for calm after Nicolás Maduro’s disputed re-election
VIETNAM: Josep Borrell wants to develop EU-Vietnam relations into strategic and comprehensive partnership
BANGLADESH: Josep Borrell expresses deep concern about illegal executions carried out by Bangladeshi authorities
HUMANITARIAN AID: EU releases €2.4 million to tackle flooding in Bangladesh, India and the Philippines
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: protection of EU’s financial interests, European Commission notes an increase in fraud and irregularities in 2023
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
TAXATION: Court of Justice of EU upholds validity of various provisions of directive on combating aggressive tax arrangements
HOME AFFAIRS: residence permits – Member State may refuse abusive applications under EU law even if relevant directive has not been transposed
CONSUMERS: CJEU rules consumers can bring suit against tour operator before courts where consumers reside
STATE AID: CJEU confirms European Commission’s approval of €150 million in aid granted by Austria to Austrian Airlines
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
COMPANIES: implementation of European Sustainability Reporting Standards has enhanced cross-departmental collaboration, according to EFRAG
NEWS BRIEFS
CHILE: certain parts of association agreement with Santiago enter into force
EUROPEAN COMMISSION : Emmanuel Macron proposes Thierry Breton for second term as European Commissioner
JORDAN: EU to deploy electoral mission for legislative elections on 10 September
SOCIAL: number of EU workers unable to afford holiday is rising, according to European Trade Union Confederation