In response to changing migration and security challenges, the EU is improving its Visa Information System (VIS), a tool used by authorities to register and check persons applying for a short-stay visa to enter the Schengen area. The German Council Pre… read more
FRA’s report ‘Migration: Fundamental rights issues at land borders’ first describes the applicable EU law governing border controls. It then clarifies how EU countries’ duty to protect their borders can affect fundamental rights. It reviews different a… read more
December 08, 2020 General Payment Service Directive 2, Increased Security for Online Payments New security requirements for online payments will come into effect in the European Economic Area in January 2021 as consequence of the second Payment Servi… read more
InvestEU will foster strategic, sustainable and innovative investments and address market failures, sub-optimal investments and the investment gap in targeted sectors, for the period 2021-27. Support for companies and strategic investments Recognising … read more
December 08, 2020 General The EUIPO signs a collaboration agreement with 4iP Council The recent collaboration agreement between 4iP Council and the EUIPO enables both organisations to join forces in pursuit of a common goal: to empower SMEs and promo… read more