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Macron Proposes EU-Wide Carbon Tax
May 30, 2019
In response to months of protests by the Yellow Vest movement, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed a range of measures to be considered by EU institutions, including a bloc-wide carbon emissions tax and better promotion of “green finance.”
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US Ambassador Warns UK on EU Customs Union
May 30, 2019
US Ambassador to the UK Woody Johnson has warned that the agreement of a new customs union between the UK and EU after Brexit would complicate efforts to strike a UK-US free trade deal.
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EU Official Demands Consultation on Romanian Justice Legislation
May 30, 2019
Citing a “worrying pattern” of Romanian measures that could hinder the prosecution of corruption cases, European Commissioner for Justice Věra Jourová has called on Romania to consult with EU authorities on any new changes to legislation that Brussels could view as granting impunity to corrupt officials.
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EU Advances Legislation on Combined Data Repository
May 30, 2019
Gizmodo reports that data privacy advocates have expressed concern regarding the recent adoption by the European Parliament of legislation that would combine biometric data collected by authorities in EU member states in a single Common Identity Repository.
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EC Calls for Easing Legislation Process for Social Issues
May 30, 2019
The European Commission (EC) recently issued a communication proposing a modification of EU rules to abolish member states’ veto over certain types of social legislation, enabling more “efficient” legislating in areas such as non-discrimination measures and social protection.
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