On 6 December 2022, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on a proposal to minimize the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products that are imported into or exported from the European Union. The agreement is provisional pending formal adoption in both institutions. The provisional agreement sets mandatory due...
The EU continues its fight to protect EU citizens and the EU’s financial system against money laundering and terrorist financing. On 7 December 2022, in order to enlarge the scope of the existing regulatory framework and to close possible loopholes, the Council agreed on its position on an anti-money laundering (AML) regulation and a new directive (AMLD6). Together...
The European Parliament has formally adopted the new EU law on gender balance on corporate boards. By 2026, companies will need to have 40% of the underrepresented sex among non-executive directors or 33% among all directors. The adopted Directive aims to ensure that gender balance in corporate boards of large listed EU companies is established...
Short-term accommodation rentals are developing fast in the EU, largely boosted by the platform economy. They bring benefits to hosts, travelers, and the broader tourism ecosystem. However, they also pose challenges, especially for local communities, which in some places are faced with less affordable housing, rising prices, or excessive tourism flows. This is why public...