The European Commission issued its latest reports on steps taken by Bulgaria and Romania to meet their commitments on judicial reform and the fight against corruption, and in the case of Bulgaria organised crime, in the context of the Cooperation … read more
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Vice-President Šefčovič on the Future of the European Internal Energy Market
Speech by Vice-President Šefčovič, in charge of Energy Union, at the Euractiv conference on the future of the European Internal Energy Market, in Berlin Ladies and Gentlemen, I am always delighted to speak about EU policies outside of the Brussels bu… read more
2018 Reitox week focuses on ‘futures’
Representatives of candidate, potential candidate and neighbouring countries of the EU and countries of Central Asia are joining members of the EMCDDA’s Reitox network (1) in Lisbon from 12–16 November for the agency’s seventh Reitox week. The purpose … read more
EIOPA outlines the principles and guidance for the pension benefit statement
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its Report on the “Implementation of IORP II in relation to the Pension Benefit Statement: Guidance and Principles based on Current Practices”. The Report is part of EIOPA’s work to … read more
ESMA publishes MiFID II Supervisory Briefing on Suitability
This supervisory briefing covers the following topics: determining situations where the suitability assessment is required; information to clients about the purpose of the suitability assessment; obtaining information from clients; arrangements necessary to understand investment products; arrangements necessary to understand the … read more