Latest EU policy events and reports at thewonk.eu - Weekly edition - 20/03/2018

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Recently added reports and videos


AIOTI Discussion paper March 2018 - EU Free Flow of Non-Personal Data
AIOTI considers that the proposed framework constitutes a significant step forward towards the actual implementation of a DSM. There are certain aspects of the proposal that can be improved to ensure the creation of a regulatory instrument to effectively address challenges and opportunities of the connected world associated to cloud computing and the hyper-connected world of the Internet of Things  By AIOTI on 19/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Rethinking the European Union's post-Brexit budget priorities
There will be a €94 billion Brexit-related hole in the EU budget for 2021-27 if business continues as before and the United Kingdom does not contribute. The authors show that freezing agriculture and cohesion spending in real terms would fill the hole, but new priorities would then need to be fun...  By Bruegel on 19/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

European Social Rights: Member states must shoulder the delivery
The EU Commission has recently published its Social Fairness Package, a follow-up to the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) adopted in November 2017. Although the package demonstrates a strong social commitment at the EU level, it will fail to provide an effective delivery of the Pillar without sufficient funding support in the next MFF and a shared commitment at the national level.  By European Policy Centre on 16/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Will the unity of the 27 crack?
Some British politicians believe that the 27 will divide during the Brexit trade negotiations, because of their differing economic interests. But disagreements between the 27 are minor, thanks to Theresa May's red lines writes John Springford, deputy director of the CER, Sam Lowe, research fellow and Beth Oppenheim a researcher.  By CER on 15/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Briefing: Commission proposal on cross-border distribution of funds
On 12 March, the European Commission published a legislative proposal on cross-border distribution of funds, aimed at eliminating regulatory barriers for fund managers seeking to market funds in member states by removing overly complex requirements and harmonising national rules. Hume Brophy's briefing examines what material barriers have not been tackled, wider policy developments and next steps.  By Hume Brophy on 15/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

The Commission's Action Plan on FinTech: Pioneers or Followers?
On 8 March, the European Commission published an Action Plan on FinTech, with the aim of fostering a competitive EU financial sector able to compete globally. The plan is split into three: enabling business to reach scale, supporting uptake of technological innovation and increasing cyber resilience. This is Hume Brophy's issue brief on the Action Plan, the broader policy context and next steps.  By Hume Brophy on 14/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Balancing Openness and Protection: How can the EU budget help?
In May 2018, the European Commission will publish its proposal on the EU's post-2020 funding strategy, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This proposal comes at a time when European citizens' attitudes towards EU's global trade and investment agenda remain mixed. The EU and its member states should use the MFF review to address European citizens' concerns about globalisation.  By European Policy Centre on 14/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

ESAs still playing second fiddle to national financial regulators
The limited resources available to the ESAs, compared to national regulators, remain a barrier to their ability to carry out their responsibilities and act as independent authorities at EU level.  By CEPS on 14/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Introduction of key audit matters leads to improved governance
Introduction of key audit matters leads to improved governance, audit quality and corporate reporting, finds ACCA  By ACCA on 13/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Brexit and rules of origin: Why free trade agreements ≠ free trade
Without an EU-UK customs union British exporters will face a new barrier to trade: rules of origin. No amount of positive thinking and innovative solutions can eliminate this problem writes Sam Lowe, a research fellow at the Centre for European Reform.  By CER on 13/03/2018 Available on thewonk.eu »

Newly added events


25/04/2018: EU Data Innovation Day 2018: Building a Social Contract for Data
Join the Center for Data Innovation for a series of conversations about rethinking rights and responsibilities in the data society and how policymakers can enable responsible data sharing to improve the economy and quality of life.  By pcoetzee  Available on thewonk.eu »

11/04/2018: Truck fuel: less is more
On May 2 the Commission will propose its first ever fuel efficiency standards for trucks.Trucks represent 5% of all road vehicles but account for 25% of EU road CO2 emissions. Truck standards are therefore urgently needed. They will save hauliers money, help Europe meet its climate targets and kick start zero emission trucking.  By Transport & Environment  Available on thewonk.eu »

23/03/2018: EU Masterclass: Influencing EU Decision-making
Designed for EU public affairs professionals, this seminar will focus on the practical aspects of EU decision-making, how to influence it, and what to expect legislatively (policy-wise and procedurally) between now and 2019.  By Public Affairs Council  Available on thewonk.eu »

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23/03/2018: EU Masterclass: Influencing EU Decision-making
Designed for EU public affairs professionals, this seminar will focus on the practical aspects of EU decision-making, how to influence it, and what to expect legislatively (policy-wise and procedurally) between now and 2019.  By Public Affairs Council  Available on thewonk.eu »

11/04/2018: Truck fuel: less is more
On May 2 the Commission will propose its first ever fuel efficiency standards for trucks.Trucks represent 5% of all road vehicles but account for 25% of EU road CO2 emissions. Truck standards are therefore urgently needed. They will save hauliers money, help Europe meet its climate targets and kick start zero emission trucking.  By Transport & Environment  Available on thewonk.eu »

25/04/2018: EU Data Innovation Day 2018: Building a Social Contract for Data
Join the Center for Data Innovation for a series of conversations about rethinking rights and responsibilities in the data society and how policymakers can enable responsible data sharing to improve the economy and quality of life.  By pcoetzee  Available on thewonk.eu »
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