The EU Council establishes the European position to amend the annex of the EEA Agreement on financial services, extending ESMA supervision to certain benchmark administrators.
Financial benchmark administrators and entities using them in the EEA
The European Union adheres to the UN convention that regulates the international effects when a ship is sold by judicial order. This provides legal certainty to buyers and creditors in cross-border maritime operations.
Shipping companies, shipowners, banks, maritime creditors and buyers of ships in judicial auctions
The EU and Switzerland formalize their cooperation in satellite navigation programs such as Galileo and EGNOS. The agreement regulates access and shared use of these positioning systems.
Technology companies, transport sector, aviation and geolocation users in the EU and Switzerland
Errors in European regulations governing consumption control and emissions systems in M1 and N1 vehicles are corrected. Affects automobile manufacturers and on-board diagnostic systems.
M1 and N1 vehicle manufacturers, OBFCM and OBM system suppliers, type-approval authorities
The EU Council approves the European stance on international modifications regarding the transport of dangerous goods by rail. It affects the rules of the COTIF Convention on railway safety.
Railway transport companies and logistics operators of dangerous goods
The EU sets its position to expand the CETA agreement with Canada by including active pharmaceutical ingredients in the mutual recognition of good manufacturing practices. This simplifies customs controls and facilitates...
Pharmaceutical industry, active ingredient manufacturers and EU regulatory authorities
The EU Council establishes the European stance for the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting. It affects international regulation of maritime pollution.
Shipping sector, ports, shipowners and maritime transport companies
The institutional relations framework between the European Parliament and the Commission is renewed. It regulates how both institutions cooperate in legislation, political control and transparency.
European institutions, legislators, lobbies and sectors regulated by EU regulations
The EU Council modifies the sanctions list against those who undermine Ukraine's territorial integrity. Restrictive measures in force since 2014 are updated.
Financial entities, companies with international activity and persons designated on the sanctions list
A rectification to the European directive regulating how banks and investment firms must prepare to absorb losses in case of crisis is published. It affects EU banking resolution regulations.
Credit institutions, banks, investment firms and EU resolution authorities