The Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the EU and Japan represents a comprehensive framework for enhanced cooperation and strategic coordination between these major global powers. This legally binding agreement covers various areas of cooperation, including security, trade, environmental protection, and cultural exchange. The Agreement consists of several sections addressing political dialogue, global challenges, economic cooperation,…
This Regulation establishes detailed rules for the operation of the CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) registry - a standardized electronic database for managing CBAM certificates, declarations, and registrations. The registry will serve as the central platform for all CBAM-related operations between the EU authorities and economic operators.The act consists of 4 chapters and 24 articles,…
This Directive amends Directive (EU) 2015/413 to strengthen cross-border enforcement of road safety rules and facilitate information exchange between EU member states regarding traffic offenses.The key changes include:Expanding the scope of covered traffic offenses to include new violations like dangerous overtaking, wrong-way driving, failing to keep safe distance, and hit-and-run incidents Establishing detailed requirements for…
This Regulation amends the EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport by including offshore ships and updating provisions for sustainable fuels. It extends monitoring requirements to a wide range of offshore vessels and establishes specific rules for zero-rating of sustainable fuels in maritime transport.The Regulation consists of two main amendments to Regulation…
This Regulation amends the EU rules for monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport by including offshore ships and updating provisions for sustainable fuels. It extends monitoring requirements to a wide range of offshore vessels and establishes specific rules for zero-rating of sustainable fuels in maritime transport.The Regulation consists of two main amendments to Regulation…
Overview The regulation modifies the EU's customs duty suspension system for various agricultural and industrial products where EU production is insufficient to meet demand. It updates the list of products eligible for duty relief, introduces new suspensions, and revises existing ones to ensure adequate supply of essential goods in the EU market. The changes aim…
This Regulation amends existing rules to provide emergency financial assistance through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to farmers, forest holders and rural businesses affected by natural disasters occurring from January 2024. The act introduces a new temporary support measure with simplified procedures and increased flexibility in fund allocation to help affected regions…
This Regulation establishes a temporary framework called RESTORE (Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction) to provide immediate support to regions affected by natural disasters in the EU. It amends existing regulations on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to enable quick financial assistance for reconstruction and social support in affected…
This Regulation amends the EU Deforestation Regulation 2023/1115, which aims to prevent deforestation-linked products from entering the EU market. The key change is postponing the main application date by 12 months, from December 2024 to December 2025, to give stakeholders more time to prepare for compliance.The Regulation makes three main amendments to the original act:Changes…
RESTORE Framework Regulation
Creates an emergency support mechanism allowing use of up to 10% of ESF+ and ERDF funds for disaster response with 95% co-financing rate and 25% pre-financing. Covers infrastructure restoration, temporary work schemes up to 18 months, and basic assistance up to 6 months. Applies retroactively to disasters between January 2024-December 2025.
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This Regulation amends existing rules to provide emergency financial assistance through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) to farmers, forest holders and rural businesses affected by natural disasters occurring from January 2024. The act introduces a new temporary support measure with simplified procedures and increased flexibility in fund allocation to quickly address the…
This Regulation amends the EU Deforestation Regulation 2023/1115, which aims to prevent deforestation-linked products from entering the EU market. The key change is postponing the main application date by 12 months, from December 2024 to December 2025, to give stakeholders more time for preparation. The regulation also adjusts related deadlines for country risk classification and…
This Regulation establishes a temporary framework called RESTORE (Regional Emergency Support to Reconstruction) to provide immediate support to regions affected by natural disasters in the EU. It amends existing regulations on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to enable quick financial assistance for reconstruction and social support in affected…
This Regulation introduces changes to the classification and control of electrical and electronic waste shipments in the EU, implementing decisions made under the Basel Convention. It modifies the entries for hazardous and non-hazardous electronic waste in various annexes, establishing new classification codes A1181 and Y49. The changes become effective from January 1, 2025.The act amends…
This Regulation amends the EU rules on shipments of electrical and electronic waste to align them with changes made to the Basel Convention. The changes introduce new classifications for hazardous and non-hazardous electronic waste and modify the procedures for their transboundary movement. The amendments will become effective from January 1, 2025.The Regulation's structure consists of…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of seamless pipes and tubes originating in Russia. The regulation maintains existing anti-dumping duties following an expiry review, with rates ranging from 24.1% to 35.8%. The measures aim to protect the EU market from dumped imports that could cause injury to EU industry.The…
The Regulation lays down harmonized rules for the marketing of construction products in the EU, establishing requirements for their safety, environmental sustainability and performance assessment. It aims to ensure free movement of construction products while protecting health, safety and the environment.The Regulation has a comprehensive structure covering:General provisions on scope, definitions and basic requirements Rules…
This Regulation establishes rules for transferring criminal proceedings between EU Member States to improve the efficient administration of justice within the EU's area of freedom, security and justice. It provides a comprehensive framework for one Member State to transfer ongoing criminal proceedings to another Member State that may be better placed to prosecute the case.The…
This Regulation amends the rules for importing certain animal products and germinal materials into the European Union from third countries, with particular focus on changes related to bluetongue virus (BTV) cases and meat products regulations.The act introduces new testing requirements for bovine, ovine, and caprine animals in the United Kingdom and North Macedonia due to…
This Regulation establishes detailed procedures for notifications of conformity assessment bodies in the field of cybersecurity certification within the EU. It implements provisions of the Cybersecurity Act regarding how national cybersecurity certification authorities (NCCAs) should notify the European Commission about bodies authorized to issue European cybersecurity certificates. The Regulation is particularly relevant in light of…
