These standards have been developed under the EU Regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR), aiming to: – strengthen protection for end-investors; – improve the disclosures to investors f… read more
The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have today issued a Consultation Paper seeking input on proposed environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure standards for financial market participants, advisers and pro… read more
The Council today adopted new rules intended to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the fishery and aquaculture sector. The new rules take the form of amendments to the regulation on the European maritime and fisheries fund (EMFF) and the r… read more
The Council today adopted conclusions on Mozambique, reiterating the EU’s availability to support the country in the steps needed to address the current situation. In its conclusions the Council recalls the importance of the Peace and National Reconcil… read more
Parliament, in its resolution adopted on 17 April on EU action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, called for joint EU action to continue post-lockdown, “recovery bonds” guaranteed by the EU budget and an EU Coronavirus Solidarity Fund of at least EUR 50 … read more