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# INDUSTRY 4.0 - ROBOTICS - AI - 6 / 2020: The regulation of AI and the new industrial strategy is entering into a decisive phase +++ # SPECIAL: BROADBAND: EU Commission invites comments on State aid rules for the deployment of broadband networks - 8/9/2020 +++ # SPECIAL: EU CHINA: Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Michel and Chancellor Merkel, following the EU-China leaders' meeting via videoconference - 14/9/2020 +++ # SPECIAL: US PRIVACY SHIELDU.S. NRF and EuroCommerce agree to reinforce cooperation on data flows and privacy, successor to EU-U.S. Privacy Shield - 15/10/2020The EU-US Privacy Shield: What future for transatlantic data transfers? - EPC - 9/9/2020Privacy Shield: MEPs to assess the future of EU-US personal data flows - 2/9/2020The Court of Justice invalidates Decision 2016/1250 on the adequacy of the protection provided by the EU-US Data Protection Shield.  - 16/7/2020The Court of Justice…

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REGIOSTARS: EU Cohesion policy: Commission announces the winners of the REGIOSTARS 2020 awards +++ REGIONAL POLICY: COVID-19 accelerated digital transition in EU, but cities and regions warn against growing inequalities +++ German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the European Committee of Regions: Cohesion, recovery and sustainability are on the agenda +++ EU regions and cities to Merkel: we are determined to work together to build a more resilient, democratic, sustainable and human Europe +++ Regions and cities to Gentiloni: there is no impact without partnership. Local authorities are crucial to invest EU funds for recovery +++ EU Commission President von der Leyen highlights the role of regions and cities in recovery and beyond +++ EU Cohesion Policy response to the coronavirus crisisKick-off of the Outermost Regions Forum with Commissioners Ferreira, Breton and SinkevičiusEU regions want a better and more efficient Regional Innovation ScoreboardEU Regiona…

Our telegram headlines today*: Our IEU AGENDA this week: EU COMMISSION: EU Commission Calendar +++ 19 October 2020 +++ 20 October 2020 +++ 21 October 2020 +++ 22 October 2020 +++ 23 October 2020 +++ Outlook November 2020 +++ EU COMMISSION - EXPERT GROUPSMeetings of EU Commission expert groupsE02792 - Expert Group Veterinary Pharmaceutical CommitteeE02798 - Expert Group on the Internal Market for ProductsX03565 - Medical Device Coordination GroupE03662 - Commission Expert group to act as "shadow" Strategic Configuration of the Horizon Europe Programme CommitteeE03040 - Expert group on European Structural and Investment FundsE03499 - JRC Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste Management Independent Expert GroupX03565 - Medical Device Coordination GroupX03565 - Medical Device Coordination GroupE01321 - Detergents Working GroupE01528 - Expert group - Directors of sectoral and environmental statistics and accountsE03593 - Innovation Fund Expert GroupE03652 - Forum for the Exchange of …

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INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY: MEPs blueprint for a new Industrial strategyGREEN RECOVERY: EU Green Week puts the spotlight on nature as our strongest ally in green recovery +++ AMMONIA: Reducing agricultural ammonia emissions benefits and costsNEONICOTINOIDSEU Commission Answer to a written question - Reauthorisation of neonicotinoids in France - E-004640/2020(ASW)EU PARLIAMENT REGISTRYLatest news - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyAMENDMENTS 020-029 - REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation - A9-0179/2020(020-029)AMENDMENTS 030-039 - REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation - A9-0179/2020(030-039)AMENDMENTS 040-049 - REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on an EU legal framework to halt and reverse EU-driven global deforestation - A9-0179/2020(040-049)AMENDMENTS 050-05…

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EU CLIMATE TARGETS: Main results of the European Council +++ German EU Council Presidency on climate targets +++ Swedish government on Climate change, Brexit and COVID-19 at the EU summit +++ Angela Merkels Bekenntnis zum 55% Klimaziel lenkt vom Vertagen des Klimaschutzes ab +++ CAN Europe: EU leaders delay agreement on 2030 climate target, but confirm December deadline +++ Germanwatch: Zögern der Regierungschefs bei Verbesserung des Klimaziels: EU droht riesige Chance zu verspielen +++ Hearings - Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction - 29-01-2019 - Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety +++ JUST TRANSITION FUND: Henrike Hahn (Die Grünen/EFA) zum Green Deal: Darlehensfazilität für den öffentlichen Sektor im Rahmen des Just Transition Mechanismus +++ IMFIMF: Opening Remarks for Toronto Centre Executive Panel: “Climate Change and the Sustainability Agenda”CAR EMISSIONSUK Car CO2 Regulations: Going nowhere fastMis…

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ENERGY TRANSITION: Presentation by Ms Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy +++ ENERGY REGULATION: ACER launches its new website as a platform for further engagement +++ CEER Customer Conference - 20 October 2020: Let’s ASPIRE! CEER-BEUC 2030 Vision for Energy Consumers - updated +++ CEER response to the Commission's public consultation on the New Consumer Agenda +++ COAL: Coal Regions in Transition Overview 2020 +++ WIND ENERGYEach new wind turbine installed in Europe generates €10m of economic activityENERGY CHARTERSecond Joint OPEC-ECS-OPEC FUND Annual Legal WorkshopPromoting integration of power markets in the ECO RegionOPECThe Joint Technical Committee convenes for its 45th meetingGERMANYAltmaier: „Die EEG-Umlage 2021 sinkt – Entlastung aus dem Konjunkturpaket wird umgesetzt“EU COUNCIL REGISTRYCM 4075 2020 INIT WORKING PARTY ON ENERGYST 11561 2020 INIT Council Decision on the position to be taken on b…

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ECHA: How to manage your biocidal product family +++ ECHA ready to help the EU achieve its ambitions for safe and sustainable chemicals +++ COVID-19 SPECIAL: Coronavirus: EU Commission lists key steps for effective vaccination strategies and vaccines deployment +++ EU CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE: ECDC publishes new weekly COVID-19 maps in light of EU Council’s Recommendation +++ EU CHEMICALS STRATEGYEnvironment MEPs welcome new EU chemicals strategy for sustainabilityCIRCULAR ECONOMYEU Commission launches Level(s) - the European Framework for Sustainable BuildingsPOLLUTIONEEA: Moving towards zero pollution in EuropeWATERMit Künstlicher Intelligenz das Grundwasser schützen: Bundesumweltministerium fördert KI-Leuchtturmprojekt zum Schutz des Grundwassers vor Nitrat mit 2,5 Millionen EuroCELEXCELEX:52020PC0642: Proposal for a REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on amending Regulation (EC) No 1367/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Coun…

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EU CLIMATE TARGETS: BDEW-Chefin Kerstin Andreae zur Debatte über die Anhebung des EU-Klimaziels +++ EU PARLIAMENT REGISTRY: AMENDMENTS 1 - 160 - Draft opinion The effects of climate change on human rights and the role of environmental defenders on this matter - PE658.777v03-00
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ENERGY REGULATION: ENTSO-E releases its 2d position paper on offshore focusing on market & regulatory issues +++ ENTSO-E Vision 2030 Webinar Series - recordings and material now available +++ GERMANY: Absenkung der EEG-Umlage: Richtige Maßnahme, die jedoch keine grundlegende Reform ersetzt - VKU +++ BDEW zur EEG-Umlage 2021 +++ EU COMMISSION REGISTRYDG ENERCOMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS on an EU strategy to reduce methane emissionsCOMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS A Renovation Wave for Europe - greening our buildings, creating jobs, improving livesCOMMISSION RECOMMENDATION on energy povertyCOMMISSION OPINION pursuant to Article 20(5) of Regulation (EU) 2019/943 on the implementation plan of ItalyCOMMISSION IMPLEMENTIN…

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EU CHEMICALS STRATEGY: Green Deal: EU Commission adopts new Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment +++ Green Deal: Chemicals Strategy towards a toxic-free environment - Questions and Answers +++ Opening remarks by EU Commission Executive Vice-President Timmermans at the press conference on the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability +++ EPP Group wants to ban dangerous chemicals +++ Grüne/EFA: Europäische Chemiewende kommt voran: Kommission stellt starke Blaupause für Umbau der Chemieindustrie vor +++ EEA: Countries and cities in Europe urgently need to step up adaptation to climate change impacts +++ BEUC: Consumers place high hopes on EU gearing up fight against harmful chemicals +++ VCI zur EU-Chemikalienstrategie - Innovationen der Chemie brauchen Planungssicherheit +++ EEB: Chemical detox plan for Europe announced - Major reforms could rapidly reduce chemical pollution - NGOs welcome action on “serious and growing” threat +++ BIODIVERSITY…

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EU GREEN DEAL: European Green Deal: new EU energy policy contributions towards building a climate neutral Europe +++ Opening remarks by Executive Vice-President Timmermans and Commissioner Simson at the press conference Building a Climate Neutral Europe +++ ITRE meeting 15 October: exchange of views with Kadri Simson, vote on the EU industrial strategy +++ Europa-SPD: Treibhausgase reduzieren, Klimagesetz in die Tat umsetzen +++ Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their meeting on 15-16 October 2020 +++ Joint Statement on the Revision of the EU’s 2030 Climate Target : Supported by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Sweden +++ METHANE STRATEGY: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: EU Commission adopts EU Methane Strategy as part of European Green Deal +++ Questions and answers: An EU Methane Strategy +++ Energy Community prepares to ta…