Jan 8, 2025 · What are the benefits of Schengen? The Schengen area allows more than 400 million people to travel freely between member countries without going through border controls.. Every day around 3.5 million people cross internal borders for work or study or to visit families and friends, and almost 1.7 million people reside in one Schengen country while working in another.

Dec 16, 2024 · Which sanctions has the EU adopted so far? Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the EU has imposed massive and unprecedented sanctions against Russia.. These sanctions come on top of the measures already imposed on Russia since 2014 following the annexation of Crimea and the lack of …

The Council has today adopted a regulation prohibiting products in the Union market that are made using forced labour. The text forbids the placing and making available on the Union market, or the export from the Union market, of any product made using forced labour.

Much more than a market – 4Speed, Security, Solidarity Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU Citizens adopted in Brussels. However, with 27 Member States the diversity and complexity of the legal

Nov 15, 2024 · UNFCCC: the global climate convention. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main international agreement on climate action. It was during a meeting of the parties to the UNFCCC in …

The EU emissions trading system (EU ETS) is a carbon market based on a system of cap-and-trade of emission allowances for energy-intensive industries and the power generation sector. It is the EU's main tool in addressing emissions reductions.Since its introduction in 2005, the EU's emissions have decreased by 41%. The Fit for 55 package aimed to reform the EU ETS by making it more ambitious.

Apr 24, 2023 · How do the new EU rules intend to increase pay transparency and enforcement? Access to information. The new rules will make it compulsory for employers to inform job seekers about the starting salary or pay range of advertised positions, whether in the vacancy notice or ahead of the interview. Employers will also be prevented from asking candidates about their pay …

Nov 5, 2024 · The Council today reached an agreement on new measures that will bring the EU’s value added tax (VAT) rules into the digital age. With new rules on electronic invoices and real-time data reporting, as well as business carried out through digital platforms, this package of legislation will fight tax fraud, support businesses and promote digitalisation.

Apr 12, 2024 · Humanitarian exemption. EU sanctions are fully in line with international law, including international humanitarian law.. On 9 December 2022, the UN Security Council adopted resolution 2664 (2022), which provides a “humanitarian carve-out” - a standing humanitarian exemption - to the asset freeze measures imposed by United Nations sanctions regimes.

Dec 16, 2024 · EU leaders demanded repetedely that Russia immediately cease its military actions, unconditionally withdraw all forces and military equipment from Ukraine and fully respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence.. They emphasised the right of Ukraine to choose its own destiny and commended the people of Ukraine for their courage in defending their country.