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European Parliament paves way for new EU ‘own resources’ revenue
MEPs have voted in favour of introducing new sources of income for the EU budget: revenue from emissions trading, the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism, and on corporate profits. The new funds would repay debts from EU recovery fund borrowing. The Member States now have to endorse this proposal.
Agreement reached on the European digital identity wallet
The Council and the European Parliament have agreed on the framework for the new European digital identity wallet. It will let citizens prove their identity and share e-documents with a click of a button on their mobile phone, as well as access online services with their national eID across Europe.
Ukraine recommended to open negotiations to join the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, where it recommends that the EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, and on certain conditions, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Georgia should also be granted the status of a candidate country to join the EU.
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COP28
- United Arab Emirates
Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council (Transport)
- Brussels, Belgium
Justice and Home Affairs Council
- Brussels, Belgium
Food 2030 conference: Green and Resilient Food Systems
- Brussels, Belgium