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The Commission has proposed new rules to make withholding tax procedures in the EU more efficient and secure for investors, financial intermediaries and EU country tax administrations. The rules will promote fairer taxation, fight tax fraud, and support cross-border investment throughout the EU.

The EU and Kenya have agreed an Economic Partnership Agreement. The Agreement will boost trade in goods and create new economic opportunities, with targeted cooperation to enhance Kenya's economic development.

The Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has called on the EU and Member States to put an end to discriminatory practices against young people.

The Commission has proposed new rules to help consumers make sustainable choices when buying mobile and cordless phones, and tablets. At the same time, measures to make these devices more energy efficient, durable and easier to repair were approved by the European Parliament and Council.

MEPs are calling on NATO allies to honour their commitment to Ukraine and pave the way for Kyiv to be invited to join the defence alliance. In the resolution, MEPs stress that they expect the “accession process will start after the war is over and be finalised as soon as possible”.

In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament outlined the reforms necessary to curb spyware abuse. Based on an investigation into the use of Pegasus and equivalent surveillance spyware, MEPs say the illicit use of spyware has put “democracy itself at stake”.

The ECB has raised its 3 key interest rates by 25 basis points in a bid to ensure that inflation returns to its 2% medium-term target in a timely manner. According to June macroeconomic projections, Eurosystem staff expect headline inflation to average 5.4% in 2023, 3.0% in 2024 and 2.2% in 2025.

On 14-15 June, the EU will host the VII Brussels conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region’. The conference is the main pledging event for Syria and the region this year and provides a platform for the EU and the international community to show their support for the Syrian people.

The Commission objects to Google favouring its own online display advertising technology services over those of other service providers. The Commission sent Google its preliminary view that the company has breached EU antitrust rules by distorting competition in the advertising technology industry.

The European Parliament has adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence Act. The rules would ensure that AI developed and used in Europe is in line with EU rights, including human oversight, safety, privacy, transparency, non-discrimination and social and environmental wellbeing.

EU health ministers have adopted a recommendation to step up EU action to combat anti-microbial resistance in the fields of human health, animal health and the environment. The recommendation calls for the prudent use of antimicrobials, such as antibiotics, in EU countries.

EU countries have agreed on new migration and asylum rules. The new rules establish a common procedure to follow when people seek international protection and a solidarity mechanism for relocation of asylum seekers.

The Commission has recommended actions to boost recycling in the 18 Member States that are at risk of not achieving 2025 waste recycling targets. It will build on its financial and technical support to these EU countries to help them improve their waste management performance.

Eurojust and Europol have assisted authorities in Germany, Romania and Serbia in dismantling a criminal organisation that allegedly smuggled hundreds of migrants to Germany.

The European Commission has adopted a proposal for the creation of an interinstitutional Ethics Body, which will apply to members of all EU institutions, including EU politicians. For the first time there will be common standards for ethical conduct and a formal mechanism for coordination.

The High Representative and the European Commission have adopted a New Agenda for Relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean. Launched ahead of the EU-CELAC Summit on 17 and 18 July in Brussels, it calls for a stronger and modernised strategic partnership between the two regions.

The Commission has announced a new comprehensive approach to mental health to help tackle rising mental health problems in the EU post-pandemic. The approach will focus on effective prevention, access to quality and affordable healthcare and treatment, and reintegration into society after recovery.

The Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on labelling of organic pet food. The new rules make it easier for pet-food producers to meet the requirements for organic labelling, which will ultimately lead to a greater choice for organic pet food consumers in the EU.

The European Commission presented today an EU action plan on the Western Mediterranean and Atlantic migration routes. The plan presents 18 operational measures that will support Member States in strengthening migration management along these routes, including search and rescue and return procedures.