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September 11, 2023 by World Economic Forum Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Joe Myers, Writer, Forum Agenda This weekly round-up brings you the latest stories from the world of economics and finance. Top economy stories: Economic opportunities for LatAm; Global business activity slows; Food commodity prices fall. 1. Economic opportunities […]

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Press release - MEPs conclude China visit advocating sustainable e-commerce, fair competition and product safety
April 2, 2026
The Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee delegation was in Beijing and Shanghai from 31 March to 2 April.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - MEPs examined working conditions of vulnerable groups, firefighters and police in Italy
April 1, 2026
An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation went to San Patrignano, Foggia and Caserta to look into the working and living conditions of various groups.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - MEPs conclude fact-finding visit to Lisbon to assess housing affordability
April 1, 2026
From 30 March to 1 April, a Housing Committee delegation visited Lisbon in Portugal to review measures tackling the housing crisis with national authorities and stakeholders.Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Deal reached on Union Customs Code reform
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, Parliament and Council reached an agreement on a major reform of the EU Customs Code to address problems relating to e-commerce, safety of goods and efficiency.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - LUX Audience Award: invitation to the ceremony and to interview finalists
March 26, 2026
Media are invited to the 2026 LUX Audience Award prize giving ceremony on Tuesday 14 April at 18:00 in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.Committee on Culture and Education Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - MEPs travel to China for first visit in eight years to focus on digital economy
March 26, 2026
The visit will enhance EU lawmakers’ understanding of China’s innovative tech sector and e-commerce dominance, while examining how EU rules are complied with in practice.Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Child sexual abuse online: voluntary detection measures will not be extended
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, Parliament voted to not prolong an interim derogation from e-Privacy rules allowing service providers to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse online in private communications.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - €1.8 million EU support to help workers in Austria find a new job
March 26, 2026
Parliament backed EU funds for 420 workers dismissed after motorcycle manufacturer KTM halted production in April 2025.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - EU funds to support 416 dismissed workers in Belgium to find employment
March 26, 2026
Parliament backed €1.9 million EU support for workers who were laid off after home decoration chain Casa went bankrupt.Committee on Budgets Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - EU US trade deal: MEPs set conditions for lowering tariffs on US products
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, MEPs adopted their position on two proposals implementing the tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnberry trade deal.Committee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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