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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13586
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SECTORAL POLICIES / Transport/defence

Community of European Railways calls for priority to be given to investment in rail infrastructure for future of EU defence

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) urges political decision-makers, business leaders and stakeholders “to prioritise investment in rail infrastructure and rolling stock to ensure the EU’s defence preparedness and resilience”, in a position paper published on Friday 21 February (see EUROPE B13336A13).

“In the current context, replenishing and adapting rolling stock for military use has become urgent. Railways are the backbone of our defence...

Contents

Russian invasion of Ukraine
UKRAINE: on anniversary of Russian invasion, Europeans rally to support Ukraine
RUSSIA: EU adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia
ENERGY: European Commission proposes new programme to support Ukraine’s full integration into European energy market
EXTERNAL ACTION
MIDDLE EAST: Gideon Saar “hears Europe’s concerns” about Gaza, but remains firm on his conditions
SYRIA: EU suspends some of its restrictive measures 
DRC: Kaja Kallas announces suspension of EU defence consultations with Rwanda 
UNITED STATES: Trump administration aggravates tensions with EU over digital regulations
TRADE/CLIMATE: full application of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could be postponed until 2027
TRADE: several WTO members criticise EU environmental measures that affect trade
INSTITUTIONAL
FUTURE OF EUROPE: European ministers to hold their first-ever discussion on European Commission’s simplification programme
GERMANY: future Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced that his “absolute priority” will be to strengthen Europe’s independence from United States
SECTORAL POLICIES
AGRICULTURE: European ministers generally satisfied with priorities of European Commission’s ‘vision’ for agriculture 
AGRICULTURE: several EU ministers call for vigilance regarding effects of Ukrainian products on agricultural markets 
ANIMAL HEALTH: Slovakia raises issue of breeding hunting dogs in Europe
BIODIVERSITY: legal challenge to downgrading of wolf’s protection status adopted in December 2024 to be examined by EU Court of Justice
BIODIVERSITY: three days in Rome to enable Parties to conclude COP16 on biodiversity and its thorny debates on financing
TRANSPORT: T&E urges Member States to make progress in negotiations on Weights and Dimensions Directive
TRANSPORT/DEFENCE: Community of European Railways calls for priority to be given to investment in rail infrastructure for future of EU defence
DIGITAL: European Commission wants to strengthen preparedness in event of crisis linked to one or more cyber attacks
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
MONEY LAUNDERING: FATF withdraws Philippines from its heightened surveillance
FINANCE/CLIMATE: representatives of users of financial services call for clearer ESG categorisation rules for individual investors
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Multiannual Financial Framework - European Disability Forum urges EU to maintain support for marginalised groups 
NEWS BRIEFS
STATE AID: European Commission approves Austrian public aid for semi-conductors
STATE AID: European Commission launches in-depth investigation into timber sector in Croatia
STATE AID: Jacques Delors Institute calls for unified European framework on State aid with view to ‘Clean Industrial Deal’
CENTRAL ASIA: EU Council appoints Eduards Stiprais as European Union’s Special Representative in region
EDUCATION: European student card, 62% of students who already hold it find it particularly “useful” 
ENERGY: Austria, Sweden and Denmark rank first for consumption of electricity from renewable sources
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