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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13888
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SECTORAL POLICIES / Environment

European Commission seeks stakeholders’ views on water and oceans

The European Commission announced on Monday 15 June the launch of two calls for evidence aimed at gathering views to help shape the future European strategy for ocean and water research and innovation (R&I). This initiative is part of both the ‘EU Water Resilience Strategy’ and the ‘European Ocean Pact’.

The first call for evidence (https://aeur.eu/f/mck ) concerns marine research and innovation (priorities for marine ecosystems protection and restoration, ocean observation, and sustainable blue economy development).

The second (https://aeur.eu/f/mcl ) concerns freshwater resilience. It addresses freshwater system management, water efficiency and reuse and innovative solutions for sustainable water management.

These two consultations are intended to support the development of a so-called ‘source-to-sea’ approach, which considers the entire water cycle as an interconnected system. The contributions will help guide future European investments in research and innovation, notably under the Horizon Europe programme for the 2028-2034 period, as well as under the future European Competitiveness Fund. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)

Contents

Russian invasion of Ukraine
UKRAINE/RUSSIA: EU adopts targeted sanctions against officials responsible for war of aggression, hybrid activities and human rights violations
WAR IN MIDDLE EAST
MIDDLE EAST: Europeans welcome agreement announced between United States and Iran and consider how to contribute
EXTERNAL ACTION
ISRAEL: EU countries still unable to take action against extremist Israeli ministers and products from illegal settlements
EGYPT: presentation of first flagship operation under Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation
MOLDOVA: EU Council sanctions six individuals for acts destabilising country
MONTENEGRO: European Commission to present next week financial arrangements for Montenegro’s accession to EU
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA: Marta Kos calls on Member States to agree on candidate for post of High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina
DEVELOPMENT: European affairs ministers called on to confirm EU Council position on future ‘Global Europe’ instrument
DEVELOPMENT: EU27 reaffirm support for ‘Global Gateway’, but call for greater involvement in its governance
SECTORAL POLICIES
TRANSPORT: air passenger rights - narrow provisional agreement reached in Conciliation Committee, ahead of final green light
COMPETITIVENESS: EU27 European Affairs ministers expected to endorse outlines of European Competitiveness Fund on 16 June
COMPETITIVENESS: Volkswagen, Stellantis NV and Renault set out recommendations to make Industrial Accelerator Act “realistic”
DIGITAL: European Parliament to vote on Tuesday on simplifying EU rules on artificial intelligence
DIGITAL: European Commission assesses consequences of US decision to restrict Anthropic’s advanced AI models Mythos and Fable
MIGRATION: European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties approves provisional agreement on ‘Returns’ regulation
HOME AFFAIRS: Commission launches public consultation to extend sharing of police biometric data to EU partner third countries
FOOD SAFETY: EU Member States fail to reach agreement on simplifying rules on pesticides
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission preparing stricter framework for ‘forever chemicals’ or PFAS
ENVIRONMENT: European Commission seeks stakeholders’ views on water and oceans
AGRICULTURE: MEPs to vote in plenary on amendments tabled by left-wing groups on new genomic techniques
CLIMATE: from Bonn, EU calls for discussions on ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels to be placed on COP31 agenda
ENERGY/TRADE: European Union “must prepare for a possible oil supply crunch”, according to Bruegel
HEALTH/YOUTH: European Public Health Association and UNICEF join forces on mental health, vaccination and nutrition for children and adolescents
SOCIAL AFFAIRS - EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT: electronic declaration of posted workers - Cyprus to seek green light from EU27 on Wednesday to conclude negotiations with European Parliament on 23 June
EMPLOYMENT: social security coordination rules - EU27 invited on 29 June to discuss follow-up measures for unemployment benefit recipients
INSTITUTIONAL
BUDGET: 2028-2034 MFF - EU Member States expected to reach agreement on operation of future National and Regional Partnership Plans
GENERAL AFFAIRS: first ministerial-level debate among EU countries on proposed Negotiating Box with figures for post-2027 EU budget
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
ECONOMY/DEFENCE: ‘SAFE’ loan facility - Canada’s contribution reassessed at €75 million
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: European Commission report warns of shortage of housing suitable for people with disabilities
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS: European Disability Forum calls for more inclusive climate action
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
MONTENEGRO: co-rapporteur in Parliamentary Assembly, Liliana Tanguy, welcomes country’s commitment to European standards after on-site visit
NEWS BRIEFS
BANKS: Gabriela Pantring sets out three priorities for EU public banks
CLIMATE: European Commission’s Climate Change Committee looks into CORSIA carbon offsetting and reduction scheme for aviation sector
CYBERSECURITY: EU Member States agree to include Ukraine in European cyber reserve
EMPLOYMENT: postponement of next European Parliament/EU Council negotiating session on directive on quality traineeships