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Δευτέρα 9 Δεκεμβρίου 2019

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT:Weekly digest


Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο
05-12-2019 03:16 PM CET

RECOMMENDATION FOR A DECISION
pursuant to Rules 112(4)(d) and Rule 111(6) of the Rules of Procedure
to raise no objections to the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1126/2008 adopting certain international accounting standards in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards International Accounting Standard 39, International Financial Reporting Standards 7 and 9
(D064618/01 - 2019/2912(RPS))
Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Briefing - Climate change [What Think Tanks are thinking] - 05-12-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Government officials from across the world are currently engaged in the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP25, focussing on how to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The conference, which runs from 2 to 13 December 2019, was moved at short notice to Madrid in Spain, to avoid the social unrest in Chile. Meanwhile, the new President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is preparing a set of new climate and environmental initiatives, as part of the European Green Deal. This note brings together commentaries, analyses and studies by major international think tanks and research institutes on climate talks and wider issues relating to climate change.

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Μελέτη - Culture politique et dynamiques du Parlement européen, 1979-1989 - 05-12-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

L'élection en 1979 du Parlement européen au suffrage universel direct est un événement démocratique ; elle a en effet profondément modifié le caractère, la composition, les modes de fonctionnement et l'influence politique de l'Assemblée dans le jeu institutionnel de la Communauté européenne. Cette évolution se marque dans des domaines aussi variés que l’organisation du travail parlementaire, le fonctionnement des commissions parlementaires et des intergroupes, l’augmentation des pouvoirs budgétaires, le profil socioprofessionnel des députés européens, le rôle des groupes politiques, les relations entre les députés et l’administration parlementaire, l’évolution des organigrammes internes du Secrétariat général, les relations avec les groupes de pression, la politique de communication, les activités de l’Assemblée relatives aux valeurs de la Communauté européenne ou encore les relations interinstitutionnelles.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - The Urgent Need for a Review of the ECB's Monetary Policy Strategy: Towards an Institutional Review - 15-11-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

It has been sixteen years since the European Central Bank has undertaken a review of its monetary policy. In the intervening time, the world – and the economic challenges facing the ECB – have changed immensely. This paper argues that a review is overdue but that it should not be limited to policies; instead, an institutional review is needed. This would consist of a backward-looking assessment of outcomes versus mandates, coupled with a forward-looking scenario planning exercise. This document was provided by Policy Department A for the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - Priorities for Review of the ECB’s Monetary Policy Strategy - 15-11-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Lower neutral rates of interest have eroded the policy space necessary to fight recessions. Against this backdrop, several central banks are re-assessing how their strategy and tools can be refined to best achieve their goals. The ECB should be no exception. Its strategy review should focus on redefining the inflation objective and on developing contingency plans for using its statutory authority creatively to achieve its mandate. This document was provided by Policy Department A for the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - Recommendations for the ECB’s Monetary Policy Strategy Review - 15-11-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

A review into monetary policy strategy, tools, and communications is underway at the Federal Reserve. The ECB’s new President has signalled support for a review of this sort for the Eurosystem. This paper considers five areas where a review of ECB monetary policy strategy could focus and makes recommendations in relation to each area. The five areas are price stability, the monetary pillar, liquidity provision, balance sheet risk and communications. Most importantly, it is recommended that the ECB adopt a 2 percent average inflation rate as its definition of price stability and remove the monetary pillar from its official monetary policy strategy. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - Thoughts on a Review of the ECB’s Monetary Policy Strategy - 15-11-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Time is ripe for a review of the ECB strategy: the economic context and the audience for communication have changed, and the tools for policy decisions and for analysing the environment have expanded. The definition of the inflation target, the two-pillar strategy and the use of “non-standard” policy measures need discussion. A change in the ECB mandate is also worth discussing for it would permit to evaluate the current strategy and mandate against an alternative. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - The Two-pillar Strategy of the ECB: Ready for a Review - 15-11-2019

05-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Inflation has remained below the ECB’s own target of ‘below, but close to 2%’ for a long time despite massive doses of unconventional policies, suggesting that the present ‘two pillar’ strategy does not work. A review of the strategy will be useful only if it is entrusted to independent experts. Otherwise, it is likely to result in the finding that only marginal changes to the existing strategy are needed and that larger doses of the present policy will be sufficient to achieve the inflation target. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Ειδήσεις

05-12-2019 08:03 PM CET

Οι εκπομπές ρύπων από τις αεροπορικές μεταφορές έχουν υπερδιπλασιαστεί τις τελευταίες δύο δεκαετίες. Τι συμβαίνει με τις θαλάσσιες μεταφορές; Ανακαλύψτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες.

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05-12-2019 07:47 PM CET

Ανακαλύψτε ποιοι είναι οι επικονιαστές, πως συνεισφέρουν στην ευρωπαϊκή οικονομία και που οφείλεται η μείωσή τους.

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05-12-2019 07:43 PM CET

Την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2019 συμπληρώνονται 10 χρόνια από την διακήρυξη του Χάρτη των Θεμελιωδών Δικαιωμάτων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Διαβάστε 5 στοιχεία που πρέπει να γνωρίζετε.

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05-12-2019 07:25 PM CET

Αυτή την εβδομάδα οι ευρωβουλευτές ψηφίζουν για την στρατηγική αντιμετώπιση της μείωσης των μελισσών και θέτουν στόχους για τη βιοποικιλότητα.

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05-12-2019 07:23 PM CET

Οι εκλογές για την ανάδειξη των ευρωβουλευτών πραγματοποιούνται κάθε πέντε χρόνια.

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05-12-2019 09:27 AM CET

Η παγκοσμιοποίηση και το διεθνές εμπόριο μπορούν να επηρεάσουν σημαντικά τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα. Μάθετε παρακάτω πώς η εμπορική πολιτική της ΕΕ εξασφαλίζει την προστασία τους.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Κοινοβουλευτικά

05-12-2019 08:03 PM CET

Οι εκπομπές ρύπων από τις αεροπορικές μεταφορές έχουν υπερδιπλασιαστεί τις τελευταίες δύο δεκαετίες. Τι συμβαίνει με τις θαλάσσιες μεταφορές; Ανακαλύψτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες.

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05-12-2019 07:47 PM CET

Ανακαλύψτε ποιοι είναι οι επικονιαστές, πως συνεισφέρουν στην ευρωπαϊκή οικονομία και που οφείλεται η μείωσή τους.

Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2019 - EK
05-12-2019 07:43 PM CET

Την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2019 συμπληρώνονται 10 χρόνια από την διακήρυξη του Χάρτη των Θεμελιωδών Δικαιωμάτων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Διαβάστε 5 στοιχεία που πρέπει να γνωρίζετε.

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05-12-2019 07:25 PM CET

Αυτή την εβδομάδα οι ευρωβουλευτές ψηφίζουν για την στρατηγική αντιμετώπιση της μείωσης των μελισσών και θέτουν στόχους για τη βιοποικιλότητα.

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05-12-2019 07:23 PM CET

Οι εκλογές για την ανάδειξη των ευρωβουλευτών πραγματοποιούνται κάθε πέντε χρόνια.

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05-12-2019 09:27 AM CET

Η παγκοσμιοποίηση και το διεθνές εμπόριο μπορούν να επηρεάσουν σημαντικά τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα. Μάθετε παρακάτω πώς η εμπορική πολιτική της ΕΕ εξασφαλίζει την προστασία τους.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Όλα τα δελτία τύπου

05-12-2019 08:03 PM CET

Οι εκπομπές ρύπων από τις αεροπορικές μεταφορές έχουν υπερδιπλασιαστεί τις τελευταίες δύο δεκαετίες. Τι συμβαίνει με τις θαλάσσιες μεταφορές; Ανακαλύψτε περισσότερες πληροφορίες.

Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2019 - EK
05-12-2019 07:47 PM CET

Ανακαλύψτε ποιοι είναι οι επικονιαστές, πως συνεισφέρουν στην ευρωπαϊκή οικονομία και που οφείλεται η μείωσή τους.

Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2019 - EK
05-12-2019 07:43 PM CET

Την 1η Δεκεμβρίου 2019 συμπληρώνονται 10 χρόνια από την διακήρυξη του Χάρτη των Θεμελιωδών Δικαιωμάτων της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης. Διαβάστε 5 στοιχεία που πρέπει να γνωρίζετε.

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05-12-2019 07:25 PM CET

Αυτή την εβδομάδα οι ευρωβουλευτές ψηφίζουν για την στρατηγική αντιμετώπιση της μείωσης των μελισσών και θέτουν στόχους για τη βιοποικιλότητα.

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05-12-2019 07:23 PM CET

Οι εκλογές για την ανάδειξη των ευρωβουλευτών πραγματοποιούνται κάθε πέντε χρόνια.

Πηγή : © Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, 2019 - EK
05-12-2019 09:27 AM CET

Η παγκοσμιοποίηση και το διεθνές εμπόριο μπορούν να επηρεάσουν σημαντικά τα ανθρώπινα δικαιώματα. Μάθετε παρακάτω πώς η εμπορική πολιτική της ΕΕ εξασφαλίζει την προστασία τους.

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Εν συντομία - European Green Deal - 06-12-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

The European Green Deal is a programme outlined in the political guidelines of the incoming President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen. It aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, while boosting the competitiveness of European industry and ensuring a just transition for the regions and workers affected. Preserving Europe's natural environment and biodiversity, a 'farm to fork' strategy for sustainable food, and a new circular economy action plan are other key elements. Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans will be in charge of leading and coordinating the work on the European Green Deal. A Commission communication on the matter is expected on 11 December, ahead of the next European Council meeting, starting the following day. The European Parliament has scheduled a debate on the European Green Deal in an extraordinary plenary session on 11 December 2019.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - What are the main factors for the subdued profitability of significant banks in the Banking Union, and is the ECB’s supervisory response conclusive and exhaustive? - 05-12-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

This paper examines how the ECB should respond to the currently low profitability of significant banks in the Banking Union. The subdued profitability appears to be a structural problem caused by overbanking, with too many bank assets chasing too few profitable banking sector opportunities. To address the root problem of overbanking, the ECB should use its existing supervisory powers to require significant banks with unsustainably low profitability to restructure reducing their overall size. This document was provided by the Economic Governance Support Unit at the request of the ECON Committee.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Έγγραφα ολομέλειας: Εκθέσεις

06-12-2019 11:31 AM CET

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 1306/2013 as regards financial discipline as from financial year 2021 and Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 as regards flexibility between pillars in respect of calendar year 2020
Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
Norbert Lins

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06-12-2019 11:26 AM CET

ΣΥΣΤΑΣΗ σχετικά με το σχέδιο απόφασης του Συμβουλίου που αφορά τη σύναψη συμφωνίας σύμπραξης βιώσιμης αλιείας μεταξύ της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης και της Δημοκρατίας της Γκάμπιας και του πρωτοκόλλου εφαρμογής της εν λόγω συμφωνίας σύμπραξης
Επιτροπή Αλιείας
Carmen Avram

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Briefing - Thematic Digest on Economic Governance in the EU - December 2019 - 06-12-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

This document presents a selection of thematic briefings in the area of EU economic governance recently published by the Economic Governance Support Unit of the European Parliament. They are notably related to the implementation of the European Semester for economic policy coordination. These thematic documents are drafted and kept updated on a regular basis, following relevant developments. All papers published by EGOV are available on the ECON homepage.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - Public or Private? The Future of Money - 15-11-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Stablecoins issued by large tech companies pose a significant challenge for traditional fiat money. In this study, we highlight the importance of a public-private-cooperation in dealing with this topic, where central banks closely work with stablecoin issuers in issuing synthetic central bank digital currency (sCBDC). This framework minimizes the risks of private money and utilises the technological advantages of stablecoin issuers. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - The Next Generation of Digital Currencies: In Search of Stability - 15-11-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Recent innovations have re-opened the debate on the forms that money will take in the future. This paper discusses two aspects of the debate on the future of money: the implications of the rise of global private stablecoins, and the role that public central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could play in the future. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - Virtual Money: How Much do Cryptocurrencies Alter the Fundamental Functions of Money? - 15-11-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Advanced economies are moving towards a cashless system, with a recent surge in cryptocurrencies, issued by private entities. Although digital currencies may increase welfare, due to a reduction in transaction costs, they introduce risks to monetary and financial stability. Furthermore, they barely serve as money due to their large volatility. To partly overcome these problems, the issuance of a stablecoin would be an intermediate solution between private and central bank issued digital currency. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee.

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Λεπτομερής ανάλυση - The Impact of Digitalisation on the Monetary System - 15-11-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Against the backdrop of a trend towards a cashless society and the emergence of private electronic monies, the paper discusses properties of digital currencies and implications for currency competition, describes benefits and risks of digitalisation of money for the society, explains the concept and implications of a CBDC, and discusses implications of digital money for monetary policy. The upshot is that the trend towards digitalisation will probably continue, but has to be closely monitored and accompanied with an appropriate regulatory framework. This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) Committee.

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Εν συντομία - The sharp power of knowledge: Authoritarian meddling in academia - 06-12-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

The visibility of, and focus on, authoritarian hybrid threats – a mix of conventional and non-conventional hostile activities to undermine democracies – is increasing. Techniques and technologies keep evolving, and a growing number of authoritarian actors are adopting and adapting different tools to further their agendas. In this context, 'soft power' exerted through academic institutions and universities can become a 'sharp' hybrid tool, undermining academic independence and further eroding trust in facts and science.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Έγγραφα ολομέλειας: Εκθέσεις
06-12-2019 12:11 PM CET

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Principality of Liechtenstein on the application of certain provisions of Council Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, of Council Decision 2008/616/JHA on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, and the Annex thereto, and of Council Framework Decision 2009/905/JHA on accreditation of forensic service providers carrying out laboratory activities
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Roberta Metsola

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06-12-2019 12:11 PM CET

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation on the application of certain provisions of Council Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, of Council Decision 2008/616/JHA on the implementation of Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime, and the Annex thereto, and of Council Framework Decision 2009/905/JHA on accreditation of forensic service providers carrying out laboratory activities
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
Roberta Metsola

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Μελέτη - Linking cohesion policy and the European Semester: Partnership and multi-level governance to boost investment and structural reforms - 06-12-2019

06-12-2019 12:00 AM CET

Multi-level governance requires the involvement of all levels of government, central, regional and local, in decision-making. Obstacles to appropriate and adequate involvement may lead to infringements of the principles of subsidiarity. However, under the cycle of EU economic and fiscal policy coordination known as the European Semester, local and regional administrations are considered to be 'stakeholders' – that is, they are not categorised as part of general government. Recent extension of the European Semester to aspects of cohesion policy may consequently strengthen a top-down policy approach. A Code of Conduct, such as that proposed by the European Committee of the Regions, may help correct this imbalance.

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Όλα τα δελτία τύπου

06-12-2019 12:58 PM CET

The Constitutional Affairs Committee will vote on Monday on its suggestions to Parliament’s leaders for the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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Ευρωπαϊκό Κοινοβούλιο Ειδήσεις

06-12-2019 12:58 PM CET

The Constitutional Affairs Committee will vote on Monday on its suggestions to Parliament’s leaders for the upcoming Conference on the Future of Europe.
Committee on Constitutional Affairs

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06-12-2019 11:04 AM CET

Plenary, committee and political groups meetings, Brussels

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