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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13690
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EXTERNAL ACTION / Development

European Parliament defended its ambitious position at United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York

A delegation of ten MEPs from the European Parliament called for an unwavering commitment to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, held in New York from 21 to 23 July. 

Jointly led by the Vice-Chair of the Committee on Development (DEVE), Robert Biedroń (S&D, Polish), and Ingeborg ter Laak (EPP, Dutch) for the Committee on the Environment (ENVI), the delegation defended the resolution adopted by the European...

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EXTERNAL ACTION
UNITED STATES: agreement reached between EU and Washington remains unclear on numerous matters
ISRAEL: European Commission proposes suspension of Israel’s participation in activities financed by European Innovation Council Accelerator
HUMANITARIAN AID: European Commission assesses effectiveness of “humanitarian pauses” introduced in Gaza
MIDDLE EAST: EU is working to create donors’ group for Palestine
DEVELOPMENT: European Parliament defended its ambitious position at United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
MIDDLE EAST: situation in Gaza “has long since surpassed our worst nightmares”, says Council of Europe rapporteur
SECTORAL POLICIES
HOME AFFAIRS: Danish Presidency of EU Council will reconvene working group on regulation on online child sexual abuse material on 12 September
DIGITAL: X updates its age verification system in EU and temporarily blocks access to certain content
ENERGY: ACER approves European methodology for assessing national electricity flexibility needs
ENERGY: European Network Action Plan - ACER and CEER provide guidance on electricity distribution planning
CLIMATE: ‘ETS’- need for a solid European framework clashes with diversity and flexibility of global carbon markets, according to LIFE COASE
CLIMATE: ETS - European Energy Exchange has published auction calendars for 2026 and adjusted version for 2025
FISHERIES: European Commission clarifies rules on catch certificates
TRANSPORT: European Commission authorises EU airports to use C3 scanners
COHESION: Tuscany Region criticises European Commission’s proposals on post-2027 cohesion
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
ECONOMY: macro-economic conditionality procedure is initiated against Romania
ECONOMY: Germany recommends seven-year budget programme to avoid excessive public deficit situation
FINANCE: European Securities and Markets Authority announces single cap on equity trading volumes from October 2025
COMPETITION: regional State aid - European Commission opens investigation into capacity extension at a Polish Volkswagen plant
NEWS BRIEFS
STATE AID: EU approves Swedish strategic reserve of €300 million for electricity supply
STATE AID: European Commission refuses Czech aid for insurance premiums for large agricultural businesses
TRADE: EU imposes anti-dumping tariff on epoxy resin from China, Taiwan and Thailand
COUNCIL OF EUROPE : North Macedonia must do more on Roma rights and environmental protection, says Human Rights Commissioner
CULTURE: Moldova due to participate in ‘Creative Europe’ from 1 January 2026
ECONOMY/DEFENCE: at least 20 EU countries expected to use ‘SAFE’ loans to increase national military spending
EDUCATION: 173 projects for international cooperation in higher education have been selected under 2025 Erasmus+ call for proposals
ACCOUNTING STANDARDS: EFRAG consults on draft comment letter on post-implementation review of ‘IFRS 16’
DRC: EU “outraged” by massacre of Catholic worshippers in Ituri
HEALTH: Europe’s pharmaceutical manufacturers concerned about uncertainty surrounding customs duties
SOCIAL: European trade unions call for action plan to protect jobs in EU following conclusion of trade agreement with Washington
TERRORISM: EU renews its list of autonomous sanctions against persons, groups and entities linked to terrorism