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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13693
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COUNCIL OF EUROPE / Justice

Council of Europe calls on Spanish authorities to take “determined action” against executive corruption

In a follow-up report on Spain published on Friday 1 August, the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) “notes a lack of decisive action and tangible results regarding the recommendations issued in respect of top executive functions of the central government”.

These conclusions come at a time when the socialist prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, is facing difficulties due to corruption cases involving his entourage and members of his party, while the Spanish...

Contents

Time off: Summer break
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
MIGRATION: Court of Justice of EU confirms that Member States must duly justify designation of a third country as a safe country of origin
MIGRATION: Ireland had no valid excuse in 2023 for failing to cover basic needs of asylum seekers
JUSTICE: Court considers that temporary double appointment of judges in Poland does not affect their independence under EU law
JUSTICE/SPORT: national courts have power to review decisions of arbitral tribunals, according to EU Court of Justice
CONSUMERS: Court of Justice of European Union interprets right to compensation of a purchaser whose vehicle is fitted with an unlawful defeat device
ENVIRONMENT: EU Court of Justice annuls contentious classification of titanium dioxide as a carcinogen
PAYMENTS: according to EU Court of Justice, consumers can be denied reimbursement for unauthorised transactions if they knew about said transactions and were slow to report them
RUSSIA: EU Court of Justice approves sanctions targeting Timchenkos
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
BANKS: EBA’s 2025 stress test reveals a stronger banking sector than in 2023
BANKS: at end of 2024, few banks in breach of requirements for ‘MREL’ instruments eligible for resolution
TAXATION: Belgian political party Les Engagés questions European Commission about Meta’s practices in its country
EXTERNAL ACTION
UNITED STATES: Washington publishes decree on trade agreement with EU, but does not include certain sensitive parts on “strategic” products
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: EU calls for verdict on conviction of Milorad Dodik to be respected
SECTORAL POLICIES
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission to champion legally binding ‘Plastics Treaty’ covering entire plastics value chain in Geneva
ENVIRONMENT: plastic recyclability claims mislead consumers, according to a study conducted in several EU Member States
DIGITAL: AI Act obligations officially enter into force in EU
TRANSPORT: EMSA says ammonia-based marine fuel is a promising technology, but requires effective safety measures
TRANSPORT: France and Italy contact European Commission informally about Autostrada Ferroviaria Alpina
ENERGY: new coalition of NGOs sets up a tool to monitor implementation of ‘methane’ regulation
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
GENDER EQUALITY: European Institute for Gender Equality publishes a guide for anticipating more inclusive and sustainable policies
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
SOCIAL: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions observes progress in reducing child poverty
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
JUSTICE: Council of Europe calls on Spanish authorities to take “determined action” against executive corruption
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: Secretary General of Council of Europe speaks on occasion of European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day
NEWS BRIEFS
ECONOMY: inflation estimated at 2.0% in July in euro area
CIRCULAR ECONOMY: European Commission launches a consultation on its forthcoming circular economy legislation
ENERGY: Council of European Energy Regulators formulates its recommendations for future ‘networks’ package
HONG KONG: EU condemns extraterritorial arrest warrants against pro-democracy activists, including one EU citizen
IRAN: ten EU Member States and four non-EU countries condemn Iran’s state threats
LAOS: EU signs memorandum of understanding for elimination of child labour in Luang Prabang province
UKRAINE: Germany will deliver two Patriot systems to Kyiv “in the coming days”