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Daily News 25 / 05 / 2022
Brussels, 25 May 2022
Fonds européen de la défense: 1 milliard d'euros pour renforcer les capacités de défense de
l'UE et de nouveaux outils pour l'innovation dans le domaine de la défense
La Commission adopte aujourd'hui le deuxième programme de travail annuel du Fonds européen de
la défense (FED). Le programme de travail du FED en 2022 allouera un financement total de 924
millions d'euros. Une semaine après la communication conjointe sur les déficits d'investissement
dans la défense, la Commission débloque de nouveaux financements pour investir ensemble et
mieux dans les capacités de défense stratégique. En outre, le programme de travail 2022 introduit
une série de nouveaux outils visant à promouvoir l'innovation dans le domaine de la défense, sous un
nouveau cadre, le programme d'innovation de l'UE en matière de défense (EUDIS). Déjà annoncé
dans la communication sur la défense le 15 février 2022, l'EUDIS travaillera en partenariat étroit
avec le pôle d'innovation de l'Agence Européenne de Défense. Le programme de travail porte sur un
total de 33 thèmes structurés en huit appels à propositions — qui seront ouverts au début du mois
de juin — afin de lancer un certain nombre de grands projets emblématiques, passant de la
cybersécurité à l'espace ou encore au combat naval. Il cible les technologies et capacités de défense
conformément aux priorités de l'UE en matière de capacités définies d'un commun accord par les
États membres et précisées dans la boussole stratégique. Pour de plus amples informations sur le
contenu du programme de travail, veuillez consulter notre communiqué de presse et nos fiches
d'information sur le programme de travail et l'EUDIS. (Pour plus d'informations: Arianna Podesta –
Tél.: +32 229 87024; Célia Dejond – Tél.: +32 229 88199)

L'UE verse 300 millions d'euros en assistance macrofinancière pour soutenir le peuple
tunisien
La Commission européenne, au nom de l'UE, a déboursé aujourd'hui 300 millions d'euros
d'assistance macrofinancière (AMF) pour soutenir le peuple tunisien. Il s'agit du deuxième et dernier
décaissement en faveur de la Tunisie au titre du paquet de mesures d'assistance macrofinancière
approuvé pour atténuer les répercussions économiques de la pandémie de COVID-19 et renforcer la
stabilité macroéconomique. La première tranche de 300 millions d'euros a été versée en juin 2021,
après la ratification par le Parlement tunisien de l'accord sur l'assistance macrofinancière. Au total,
€600 millions d'euros sous forme de prêts ont été mis à disposition du pays au cours de cette année,
au titre de ce programme d'aide. Ces fonds d'urgence contribueront à améliorer la condition de la
balance des paiements et la situation budgétaire de la Tunisie, tout en soutenant la mise en œuvre
de réformes économiques fondamentales. En cette période exceptionnellement complexe, l'UE reste
déterminée à soutenir le pays sur la voie des réformes économiques et du plein respect des acquis
démocratiques. Cela implique un processus de transition politique inclusif et transparent, ainsi que le
retour à la normalité institutionnelle, par le respect de la séparation des pouvoirs et du bon
fonctionnement des institutions démocratiques, y compris du Parlement. Avec le décaissement à la
Tunisie, l'Union européenne a maintenant achevé neuf des dix programmes d'AMF prévus dans le
cadre de l'enveloppe de 3 milliards d'euros d'AMF adoptée en raison de la COVID-19. Un
communiqué de presse est disponible ici. (Pour plus d'informations : Veerle Nuyts — Tél.:
+ 32 229 96302; Andrea Masini — Tél.: + 32 229 91519).

REPowerEU: Commission establishes the EU Energy Platform Task Force to secure
alternative supplies
Today, the Commission has set up a new Task Force within its Directorate-General for Energy, to
provide support to the EU Energy Platform and implement the REPowerEU goal of supply
diversification. It will help deliver on the objective of reducing our dependence on Russian fossil
fuels, by enabling Member States and neighbouring countries to have access to alternative energy
supplies at affordable prices in the coming years. Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said: “In
our REPowerEU Plan we outlined how Europe can get rid of Russian fossil fuels. Now we are giving

ourselves the tools to make it happen. It is time to diversify our energy supplies and make best use
of our infrastructure. The Energy Platform Task Force will contribute to Europe's energy security and
independence. Through the collective political and economic weight of the EU's 27 Member States
and 440 million citizens, we will work to ensure affordable and secure energy imports.” The Energy
Platform Task Force will start work next week, on 1 June, and immediately tackle the new tasks
outlined in the REPowerEU Plan adopted on 18 May. A press release is available online. (For more
information: Tim McPhie – Tel.: +32 229 58602; Giulia Bedini – Tel: +32 229 58661; Ana Crespo
Parrondo – Tel.: +32 229 81325)

Public health: Stronger rules for placing medical tests on the market
As of tomorrow, new rules on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV tests,
pregnancy tests or COVID-19 tests, will be applicable. The rules will better protect public health and
patient safety in respect to these devices, bringing EU law in line with technological advances and
progress in medical science. By aligning market access requirements in the different EU Member
States, it also safeguards fair market access for manufacturers. Stella Kyriakides, Commissioner for
Health and Food Safety, said: “Diagnostic medical devices are key for lifesaving and innovative
healthcare solutions. Today we are marking a big step forward for the patients and the diagnostics
industry in the EU. The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the importance of accurate and safe
diagnostics, and having stronger rules in place is a key element in ensuring this is the case for EU
patients.” Medical devices, including in vitro medical devices, have a fundamental role in saving lives
by providing healthcare solutions for the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, prediction, prognosis,
treatment or alleviation of a disease. More details are available in a Press Release and a Questions
and Answers. (For More information: Tim McPhie – Tel.: +32 229 58602; Darragh Cassidy – Tel.:
+32 229 83978)

Consumer protection: Stronger consumer rules enter info force, fit for the digital age
Saturday 28 May marks the date of entry into application of the Better enforcement and
modernisation Directive. Adopted in November 2019, these rules update the instruments available to
address the challenges of digital markets. They will equip both consumers and competent authorities
with stronger tools to enforce their rights, such as imposing stronger penalties or remedies against
harm. Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová said: “The new rules show once
again the importance that Europe places on effective safeguards for consumers. They will ensure that
consumers are shielded from unfair practices online as they are offline, making consumer rules fit for
the digital age.” Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders added: “European consumers are
entitled to the highest standards of protection, and those new rules are precisely delivering on this
commitment. For instance, while searching for a product online, transparent information must now
be provided by platforms about the way offers are ranked. This is to avoid misleading commercial
practices. Access to individual remedies, as well as penalties for cross-border infringements will also
be reinforced. It will ensure a just compensation to victims and a real dissuasion for perpetrators.”
With a digital world in constant evolution, the Commission continues working to ensure that the
legislation is fit for the future and gives equal protection to consumers, online and offline. Interested
stakeholders can provide feedback on the Fitness Check of EU consumer law on digital fairness until
14 June. Today, the Commission has also published a study on “dark patterns”, interface designs
aimed at tricking consumers into making certain choices. A factsheet with more information on the
new rights introduced by the modernisation Directive is also available. More information on EU
Consumer Law is available here. (For more information: Christian Wigand - Tel.: +32 229 62253;
Katarzyna Kolanko - Tel.: +32 229 63444; Cristina Torres Castillo - Tel.: +32 229 90679).

Faroe Islands joins Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme
The association agreement of the Faroe Islands to Horizon Europe has been signed in Brussels.
Faroese researchers, innovators and research entities can now participate in the €95.5 billion
programme on equal terms with entities from the EU Member States. Commissioner for Innovation,
Research, Culture, Education and Youth Mariya Gabriel said: “This year marks 12 years of a
successful cooperation in research and innovation between the Faroe Islands and the EU. A range of
European projects have witnessed an active involvement of Faroese researchers and institutes in
areas such as environment, ocean science and exploitation, sustainable agriculture and forestry,
food, resource efficiency and raw materials. I wish all Faroese participants a lot of success across the
different parts of Horizon Europe.'' The association supports the 'Global Approach to Research and
Innovation' and reconfirms Europe's commitment to a level of global openness needed to drive
excellence, pool resources for faster scientific progress and develop vibrant innovation ecosystems.

EU-Faroese collaboration in research and innovation dates back to 2010, when the Faroe Islands first
associated to the EU's 7th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP7). More
information is available here. (For more information: Christian Wigand — Tel.: +32 229 62253;
Marietta Grammenou — Tel.: + 32 229 83583)

Gestion des risques de catastrophe: le commissaire Lenarčič souligne l'importance de la
prévention et de la préparation aux catastrophes
Lors de la plateforme mondiale pour la réduction des risques de catastrophes de 2022, Janez
Lenarčič, commissaire chargé de la gestion des crises, a souligné aujourd'hui l'engagement mondial
de l'UE à investir dans des actions de prévention et de préparation face aux catastrophes à l'avenir,
plus fréquentes et extrêmes. Lors d'une réunion intitulée « Renforcement de la réduction des risques
de catastrophe pour lutter contre l'urgence climatique», présidée par Halim Iskandar, Ministre
indonésien des villages, du développement des régions défavorisées et de la transmigration, à
laquelle ont participé les ministres, le commissaire Lenarčič a déclaré: « La diminution des risques
de catastrophes lie toutes nos actions visant à mettre en œuvre l'Agenda 2030 et l'Accord de Paris.
Grâce au pacte vert pour l'Europe, l'UE progresse vers la construction d'un avenir neutre pour le
climat. Non seulement pour l'Europe, mais aussi pour le monde. Nous continuerons à soutenir nos
partenaires pour renforcer leur résilience face au changement climatique et leur transition
écologique. Alors que les catastrophes augmentent en intensité et en fréquence, nous pouvons
sauver davantage de vies et préserver les progrès en matière de développement en agissant avant
que les catastrophes ne surviennent. C'est pourquoi la prévention, la préparation et l'action anticipée
sont essentielles. Et chaque fois qu'une catastrophe survient, la protection civile et l'aide humanitaire
de l'UE seront là pour aider. L'année 2030 est à nos portes et la plateforme mondiale marque cette
année le moment d'accélérer véritablement nos actions. » L'UE reste déterminée à atteindre les
objectifs fixés dans le cadre d'action de Sendai et continue d'aider les pays du monde entier dans la
prévention et la préparation aux catastrophes. L'UE a alloué, au niveau mondial en 2022, 76.5
millions d'euros de financement humanitaire à des initiatives de préparation aux catastrophes. Grâce
au mécanisme de protection civile de l'UE, l'UE permet à ses États membres d'échanger
régulièrement des informations sur la prévention, la préparation et les interventions d'urgence liées
aux risques de catastrophes, de mener des exercices ensemble et de mettre en commun des équipes
de secours et des équipements rapidement mobilisés lorsqu'un autre pays dans le monde est
submergé par une catastrophe. (Pour plus d'informations : Balazs Ujvari - Tél : +32 229 54578 ;
Daniel Puglisi - Tél : +32 229 69140)

Fourth Security Union Report: Preparedness and resilience shown by the EU in the face of
exceptional and unexpected threats
The Commission is adopting today the fourth progress report on the progress made under the EU
Security Union Strategy. The report focuses on the developments since Russia's unprovoked and
unjustified aggression against Ukraine, which also brings a range of risks to the security of EU
citizens. The report shows that the EU has remained resolute and united in its actions. It stepped up
its vigilance and coordination, increased the monitoring of the threat landscape, and worked to
strengthen resilience. The EU is also taking concrete steps in strengthening the sharing information
and expertise between Member States, in particular when it comes to: cybersecurity, ensuring the
security for the critical infrastructure, fighting disinformation, human trafficking, as well as the
challenge of increased circulation of firearms. Furthermore, the EU is playing a decisive role in
bringing Russian aggression to account by strengthening the effective implementation of restrictive
measures, as well as its capabilities in tracing, seizing and ultimately confiscating illicit gains. The
annex to the report provides an overview of the ongoing work towards strengthening the Security
Union. For more information, you can consult the Commission's website. (For more information:
Anitta Hipper - Tel.: +32 229 85691; Yuliya Matsyk – Tel.: +32 229-13173)

InvestEU: agreement signed to boost investments in Romania for SMEs and the green
transition
Yesterday, the Commission has signed a contribution agreement with Romania to use the InvestEU
Fund as a tool to support the implementation of its Recovery and Resilience Plan. This is the first
agreement concluded under the so-called “Member State compartment” of the InvestEU programme,
a new facility that allows Member States to make voluntary contributions to the InvestEU Fund to
finance additional InvestEU financial operations there. As part of this agreement, Romania will
channel part of its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) funds to the Member State compartment of
the InvestEU Fund and the InvestEU Advisory Hub. These resources will unlock more than €700

million in additional financial guarantees earmarked for Romania under InvestEU. Those are in turn
expected to mobilise at least €2.5 billion in financing aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of
Romanian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving the energy efficiency of
buildings. The European Investment Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development will act as implementing partners and deploy a range of InvestEU financial products to
support Romania's Recovery and Resilience Plan objectives. The agreement signed yesterday
underscores the important scope for synergies across EU funds and the role that InvestEU plays to
deliver on the RRF objectives. The InvestEU programme will provide the EU with crucial long-term
funding by leveraging substantial private and public funds in support of a sustainable recovery and
the EU's policy priorities, such as the European Green Deal and the digital transition. Through its
€26.2 billion EU budget guarantee (the so-called “EU compartment”), the programme is expected to
mobilise at least €372 billion in additional investment across the EU. (For more information: Daniel
Ferrie – Tel.: +32 229 86500; Flora Matthaes - Tel.: +32 229 83951)

State aid: Commission approves €300 million Romanian scheme to support agri-food
entities in the context of the coronavirus pandemic
The European Commission has approved a €300 million (RON 1.5 billion) Romanian scheme to
support agri-food entities in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The scheme was approved
under the State Aid Temporary Framework. Under the scheme, the public support will take the form
of direct grants up to €120,000 (RON 593,000) per beneficiary. The scheme will be open to small
and medium-sized enterprises active in the agricultural, fishery, aquaculture, and food industry
sectors. The measure aims at mitigating the liquidity shortages that these companies are facing and
at addressing part of the losses they incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictive
measures that the Romanian authorities had to implement to limit the spread of the virus. The
Commission found that the Romanian scheme is in line with the conditions of the Temporary
Framework. In particular, the aid (i) will not exceed €2.3 million per beneficiary; and (ii) will be
granted no later than 30 June 2022. The Commission concluded that the measure is necessary,
appropriate and proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in
line with Article 107(3)(b) TFEU and the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. On this
basis, the Commission approved the scheme under EU State aid rules. More information on the
Temporary Framework and other actions taken by the Commission to address the economic impact of
the coronavirus pandemic can be found here. The non-confidential version of the decision will be
made available under the case number SA.102898 in the State aid register on the Commission's
competition website once any confidentiality issues have been resolved. (For more information:
Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229 87024; Nina Ferreira - Tel.: +32 229 98163)

State aid: Commission approves re-introduction of Swedish scheme, including €2.55 million
budget increase, to support air traffic control services affected by the coronavirus pandemic
The European Commission has approved the re-introduction of a Swedish scheme, including €2.55
million budget increase, to support air traffic control services affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The re-introduction was approved under the State aid Temporary Framework. The original scheme,
with a budget of €15.83 million (SEK 164 million), was approved by the Commission in March
2021 (SA.61298), amended in June 2021 (SA.63289) and expired on 31 December 2021. Sweden
notified the Commission of its intention to re-introduce the scheme until 30 June 2022, with an
additional budget of €2.55 million (SEK 26.5 million). The aim of the scheme is to cover the losses
incurred in 2020 and 2021 by companies active in air traffic management, which have suffered
significant drops in revenues due to the decrease in the number of flights performed. Under the
scheme, the public support will take the form of loans provided by the Swedish National Transport
Administration (‘Trafikverket') with subsidised interest rates. The Commission found that the
Swedish scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the Temporary Framework. In particular, (i)
the maturity of the loans is limited to six years, and (ii) the loans will be granted no later than by 30
June 2022. The Commission therefore concluded that the scheme is necessary, appropriate and
proportionate to remedy a serious disturbance in the economy of a Member State, in line with Article
107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the conditions of the
Temporary Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the the re-introduction of the
scheme under EU State aid rules. More information on the Temporary Framework and other actions
taken by the Commission to address the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic can be
found here. The non-confidential version of the decision will be made available under the case
number SA.102780 in the State aid register on the Commission's competition website once any
confidentiality issues have been resolved. (For more information: Arianna Podesta – Tel.: +32 229
87024; Nina Ferreira - Tel.: +32 229 98163)

APPOINTMENTS

College meeting: The European Commission appoints a new Deputy Director-General for its
energy department
The European Commission has decided today to transfer Matthew Baldwin, currently Deputy Director-
General in the Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE) to the function of Deputy
Director-General in the Directorate-General for Energy (DG ENER). This Commission department is
responsible for the EU's energy policy: secure, sustainable, and competitively priced energy for
Europe. Matthew Baldwin will notably supervise the work of the newly created ‘Energy Platform Task
Force (EPTF)', which will help the EU to deliver on the REPowerEU objective of reducing our
dependence on Russian fossil fuels. The date of effect of this appointment will be determined later.
Matthew Baldwin, an Italian and British official, brings with him a significant expertise across a range
of EU policy areas, including in the field of energy and climate issues. He also has a considerable
amount of experience in negotiations including at international level, as well as robust management
skills gained during 23 years of service at the European Commission. In his current function of
Deputy Director-General in DG MOVE, Matthew Baldwin was the European Coordinator for Road
Safety, and worked on sustainable urban mobility. In 2021, he was appointed Mission Manager of the
Horizon Europe Mission to deliver 100 climate neutral and smart cities. In the past, he served as
Director and Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for Trade (DG TRADE), as Director
for ‘Aviation and International Transport' in DG MOVE and was Member of the Cabinets of President
José Manuel Barroso and Commissioners Jonathan Hill and Pascal Lamy. Prior to joining the
Commission in 1999, he worked in the British public service as First Secretary of the UK Permanent
Representation to the EU, as well as Private Secretary to the UK Energy Minister. (For more
information: Balazs Ujvari - Tel.: +32 229 54578; Claire Joawn - Tel.: +32 229 56859)

COLLEGE MEETING: The European Commission appoints a new Executive Director for the
European Research Council Executive Agency
The European Commission has decided today to appoint Laurence Moreau as Executive Director of
the European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA), which is the dedicated implementation
structure of the European Research Council (ERC). It manages EU programmes on research and
innovation. The ERC's mission is to encourage the highest quality research in Europe through
competitive funding and to support investigator-driven frontier research across all fields, on the basis
of scientific excellence. The date of effect of this appointment will be determined later. Laurence
Moreau, a French national, has pursued a career of 30 years in the scientific field. She will draw on
her long-standing experience in designing and implementing operational processes and on her many
years of close involvement in shaping, developing and implementing EU policies and programmes in
the area of research and innovation. Laurence Moreau is also equipped with excellent management,
negotiation and communication skills. She has been working in ERCEA since 2016 as Head of
Department and prior to that as Head of Unit ‘Legal affairs and Internal Control'. Earlier in her career,
she was Deputy Head of the units in charge of ‘Coal and Steel' and ‘Materials' in DG RTD. Before
joining the former Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection (DG SANCO) as a Food
and Veterinary Office Auditor in 1999, she worked in the French Ministry of Agriculture as Head of
the Veterinary Services and Deputy Director of Agriculture and Fishery Services. Laurence Moreau
holds a PhD in Veterinary Medicine. (For more information: Balazs Ujvari - Tel.: +32 229 54578;
Claire Joawn - Tel.: +32 229 56859)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioners Simson and Sinkevičius
participate in the meeting of G7 Environment, Climate and Energy ministers

On 26 and 27 May, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and Commissioners Kadri
Simson and Virginijus Sinkevičius will participate in the G7 Environment, Climate and Energy
Ministers meeting in Berlin. They will discuss the urgency for concerted action in the areas of
climate, energy and the environment, especially following the publication of the latest
Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) and
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, and against the backdrop of Russia's
invasion of Ukraine. The discussions will focus on the G7's work to: accelerate the clean energy
transition and decarbonise our economy; combat the triple climate, biodiversity and pollution crises;
and ensure a sustainable economy. Ahead of the G7 meetings, Executive Vice-President
Timmermans will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese Special Envoy for Climate Change, Xie
Zhenhua, in Berlin on Wednesday. In the margins of the G7 meetings on Thursday he will meet
bilaterally the French Minister for Energy Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher, German Federal
Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection Steffi
Lemke, and German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Robert Habeck. On
Thursday, Commissioner Simson will hold meetings with the Canadian Minister of Natural Resources
Jonathan Wilkinson, Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif, and French
Minister for Energy Transition Agnès Pannier-Runacher. On Thursday, Commissioner Sinkevičius will
meet bilaterally with German Federal Minister for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety,
and Consumer Protection Steffi Lemke, UK Minister for the Pacific and the Environment Zac
Goldsmith, Canadian Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault, and Indonesian
Minister of Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakary. On Friday, he will hold a meeting
with the Japanese Minister of State for Environment Toshitaka Ooka. (For more information: Tim
McPhie – Tel.: +32 229 58602; Adalbert Jahnz – Tel. +32 229 53156)

Semaine verte de l'UE 2022 : « Concrétiser le Pacte vert pour l'Europe »
La Semaine verte de l'UE 2022 se déroulera du 30 mai au 5 juin dans un format hybride sur le thème
« Concrétiser le Pacte vert pour l'Europe ». Le plus grand événement annuel européen sur la
politique environnementale permettra aux Européens d'explorer ce qu'il nous faut réellement mettre
en place pour évoluer vers une économie circulaire, positive envers la nature et pour une pollution
zéro. À la veille de cette Semaine verte, Virginijus Sinkevičius, commissaire à l'environnement, aux
océans et à la pêche, a déclaré : « L'invasion de l'Ukraine par la Russie a modifié notre monde. Faire
preuve de solidarité et aider les Ukrainiens est une priorité absolue, mais cette guerre a également
montré que nous devons renforcer notre résilience face aux crises. Le changement climatique, la
perte de biodiversité et la pollution ne disparaissent pas lorsqu'une guerre éclate. Un environnement
sain n'est pas un luxe réservé aux jours meilleurs, et il nous appartient à tous, ensemble, de
poursuivre la mise en œuvre des objectifs ambitieux du Pacte vert pour l'Europe. Lors de la Semaine
verte de l'UE de cette année, je me réjouis de débattre avec des citoyens de toute l'Europe sur la
façon dont nous pouvons intensifier nos actions en faveur de notre environnement. » Dans le cadre
de la Semaine verte, des événements auront lieu à Bruxelles les 30 et 31 mai. Ils débuteront le 30
mai par un dialogue citoyen, au cours duquel le commissaire Sinkevičius rencontrera des jeunes de
tous les pays de l'UE pour discuter de sujets variés en rapport avec le Pacte Vert européen, tels que
la protection de la nature, les textiles durables et la pollution. La Présidente von der Leyen
s'addressera aux participants du débat de haut niveau sur la poursuite de l'orientation de la politique
environnementale de l'UE, même en temps de crise. Le 31 mai, la conférence hybride se poursuit
avec trois sessions sur la normalisation des produits durables et circulaires, la mise en œuvre du
principe du pollueur-payeur et la nécessité de fixer des objectifs en faveur de la restauration de la
nature. Le commissaire Sinkevičius participera également à un débat lors de la session de clôture
consacrée à l'importance de la motivation et de la responsabilisation afin de relever les défis de
durabilité auxquels nous sommes confrontés. Dans le but d'appeler à une plus grande implication et
de susciter des contributions de tous les secteurs, près de 300 événements sont organisés dans
toute l'Europe par des organisations partenaires tout au long de la semaine. De plus amples
informations sont disponibles sur le site web officiel et dans le programme. (Pour plus
d'informations: Adalbert Jahnz – Tél.: +32 229 53156; Daniela Stoycheva – Tél.: +32 229 53664)

Liste des points prévus à l'ordre du jour des prochaines réunions de la Commission
Veuillez noter que ces informations sont données sous réserve de modifications.

Prochains événements de la Commission européenne
Eurostat: communiqués de presse
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