Puig Gordi and Others Area of Freedom, Security and Justice An executing judicial authority may not, in principle, refuse to execute a European arrest warrant on the basis that the court called upon to try the requested person in the issuing Member State does not have jurisdiction to do so

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.

Date: 01/01/2023 31/12/2023

Short-term accommodation rentals represent nearly one-third of the total EU supply of tourist accommodation, and this has been boosted by the rise of online platforms. During a debate promoted by the Commission for Natural Resources of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR), local and regional leaders discussed the implications of a trend that, over the years, has created opportunities for travellers, SMEs and local economies, especially in rural areas, but has also raised concerns in big European cities facing excessive tourism flows and a growing demand for affordable housing.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 31 Jan 2023 Dear ladies and gentleman,   Dear friends,   Buenos días, It is a pleasure to address you during this launch of the Castilla y León Regional Innovation Valley i...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 Jan 2023 The European Commission has approved a €600 million Slovak scheme to support its economy in the context of Russia's war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis Framework.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 Jan 2023 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.6 billion Romanian measure to set-up the Romanian Investment and Development Bank (‘the Bank'). The Bank aims at supporting economic and social development, competitiveness, innovation and growth across Romania's economy.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 31 Jan 2023 Triodos Bank can provide up to €67 million in loans to social entrepreneurs through a commitment from the European Investment Fund (EIF). The EIF's backing for...