EU sanctions against Russia explained - Consilium
Sep 30, 2024 · Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the EU has imposed massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia. These sanctions come on top of the measures already imposed on Russia since 2014 following the annexation of Crimea and the lack of implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Fit for 55 - The EU's plan for a green transition - Consilium
Apr 12, 2024 · The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a carbon market based on a system of cap-and-trade of emission allowances for energy-intensive industries and the power generation sector. It is the EU's main tool in addressing emissions reductions.Since its introduction in 2005, the EU's emissions have decreased by 41%. The Fit for 55 package aimed to reform the EU ETS by making it more ambitious.
Georgia - Consilium
Jun 27, 2014 · The Association Council is the highest formal institution established under the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, and supervises implementation of the agreement. The eighth meeting of the EU-Georgia Association Council, which took place on 20 February 2024, focused on Georgia’s EU accession path, political dialogue and reform, economic and ...
A Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence
Mar 21, 2022 · The Strategic Compass provides a shared assessment of the strategic environment in which the EU is operating and of the threats and challenges the Union faces. The document makes concrete and actionable proposals, with a very precise timetable for implementation, in order to improve the EU's ability to act decisively in crises and to defend its security and its citizens.
EU solidarity with Ukraine - Consilium
Oct 28, 2024 · The Ukraine Facility provides for up to €50 billion of stable financing, in grants and loans, to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, and modernisation over the period from 2024 to 2027.The decision establishing the Ukraine Facility entered into force on 1 March 2024. Up to €32 billion has been earmarked to support reforms and investments set out in the 'Ukraine plan'.
Terrorism in the EU: facts and figures - Consilium
Jan 27, 2024 · Figures between 2010 and 2019 include the UK. Between 2019 and 2021, 1 560 people were arrested in EU member states on suspicion of terrorism-related offences. In 2021, the most frequent offence leading to arrest - among those reported - was membership of a terrorist group, followed by planning or preparing an attack.
The Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland explained
Jan 31, 2020 · The Protocol ensures that a hard border is avoided on the island of Ireland following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Under the Windsor Framework, the EU and the UK agreed on new arrangements to address practical issues, for example, for goods travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, in the interest of people and businesses in Northern Ireland.
EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
Oct 8, 2024 · The EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes is part of the EU’s work to fight tax evasion and avoidance. It is composed of countries which have failed to fulfil their commitments to comply with tax good governance criteria within a specific timeframe, and countries which have refused to do so.
Cyber resilience act: Council adopts new law on security
Oct 10, 2024 · The Council adopted today a new law on cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements with a view to ensuring that products, such as connected home cameras, fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before they are placed on the market (cyber resilience act).The new regulation aims to fill the gaps, clarify the links, and make the existing cybersecurity legislative framework more ...
European Peace Facility - Consilium
Mar 22, 2021 · The European Peace Facility is an instrument aimed at enhancing the EU's ability to: prevent conflicts. build and preserve peace. strengthen international security and stability. In an era of complex security threats, the European Peace Facility expands the EU’s ability to provide security for its citizens and its partners. It maximises the ...