European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Feb 2023 This decision will hit Russia's revenues even harder and reduce its ability to wage war in Ukraine. It will also help stabilise global energy markets, benefitting countries across the world.

Main agenda items, approximate timing and press opportunities.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President Charles Michel, 6-12 February 2023

EIB Global, the arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) devoted to activities outside the European Union, has unlocked €76 million to further support the modernisation of Serbia’s education and sustainable transport infrastructure. This includes a €40 million loan to build, renovate and equip educational facilities across the country. Most of the investments will be made in regional training centres that offer upper secondary vocational training and education. These infrastructure improvements will provide modern learning conditions and improve the quality of education, while also increasing productivity and employability in the country.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, European Council Michel and European Commission President von der Leyen held a press conference concluding the EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv.

Joint statement following the 24th EU-Ukraine Summit

Infringement of intellectual property rights (IPR) is a major risk for the profitability and survival of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), according to a joint report by the EUIPO, through the European Observatory on Infringements of Intellectual Property Rights and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The report ‘Risks of Illicit Trade in Counterfeits to Small and Medium-Sized Firms’, released on Tuesday 31 January also shows that SMEs whose intellectual property is violated are 34 % less likely to survive after 5 years.

New Q&As available iris.hude@esma… 03 February 2023 Fund Management Innovation and Digital Prospectus Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today updated its Questions and Answers on the following topics: DLT Pilot Regulation Prospectus Regulation application of the UCITS Directive 03/02/2023 ESMA70-460-189 Q&As DLT Pilot Regulation 03/02/2023 ESMA31-62-1258 Q&As on the Prospectus Regulation 03/02/2023 ESMA34-43-392 Q&A on the application of the UCITS Directive