The WTO handed a full victory to the EU in its challenge against Brazil's wide-ranging import-substitution and export-performance subsidies. Brazil is an important trade partner for the EU. Since mid-2012, the EU has enjoyed a trade surplus with Brazil, which can be linked to the...
The European Commission Directorate General for Environment has published a paper on air quality in the European Union. Air quality in the European Union has improved over the past decades, as emissions of many pollutants were curbed successfully. The fitness check looks at the performance of...
The International Labor Organization(ILO) has published a report entitled; What does the future of work hold in store for the automotive industry? The automotive industry is a sector of prime importance for the ILO, not only because of its economic weight but also because of...
DG GROW has published a report on the Impact of industrial espionage and the theft of trade secrets through cyber. The study also examined whether the issue is considered to be a real problem by relevant stakeholders so that appropriate policy responses can be considered....
Leaders of the EU and Mercosur have called for a rapid conclusion of their negotiations on a free trade agreement, some as early as this year. The negotiations will advance substantively on market access and a number of chapters, including market access services, government procurement,...
As of 1 September 2017, new car models will have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving conditions ("Real Driving Emissions" – RDE) as well as an improved laboratory test ("World Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure" – WLTP) before they can...
The European Commission has published a report on public support measures for connected and automated driving. The study explores and analyses the existing and planned public support and regulatory measures put in place within the EU and by Europe's main competitors (the USA, China, Japan...
- but the repair and maintenance market will change substantially. A new independent study on the automotive aftermarket business published by Mc Kinsey expects the market to grow globally by 3% per annum by 2030. The aftermarket is continued to be seen as an important pillar...
EU and Canada agree to set a date for the provisional application of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Statement by Mr Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission and Mr Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement marks a...
On 7 July 2017, the Council, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, appointed Mariya Gabriel as the new commissioner for digital economy and society. The appointment takes effect immediately, and applies for the remainder of the current term of office...