19/12/2017 – The European Commission has conditionally approved under EU State aid rules the Maltese tonnage tax scheme for a period of 10 years. The scheme will ensure a level playing field between Maltese and other European shipping companies, and will encourage ship registration in Europe.
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 19 December 2017 The European Commission has conditionally approved under EU State aid rules the Maltese tonnage tax scheme for a period of 10 years. The scheme will ensure a level playing field between Maltese and other European shipping companies, and will encourage ship…
12/12/2017 – What is the Cotonou Partnership Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, and why does it need to be renewed?
– Fact Sheet European Commission Brussels, 12 December 2017 What is the Cotonou Partnership Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries, and why does it need to be renewed? Since 2000, the Cotonou Partnership Agreement has been the legal framework for the EU’s relations with the 79…
11/12/2017 – The European Commission welcomes the decision adopted today by the Council formally establishing Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the plans presented by 25 EU Member States to work together on a first set of 17 collaborative defence projects.
– Press release European Commission Brussels, 11 December 2017 The European Commission welcomes the decision adopted today by the Council formally establishing Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the plans presented by 25 EU Member States to work together on a first set of 17 collaborative defence projects.
07/12/2017 – European integrated maritime policy: Commission decides to refer Bulgaria, Finland and Greece to the Court Commission – Press release European Brussels, 7 December 2017 European integrated maritime policy: Commission decides to refer Bulgaria, Finland and Greece to the Court The European Commission decided today to refer Bulgaria, Finland and Greece to the Court of Justice of the EU for not notifying or partially notifying its…
06/11/2017 – The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the prolongation until end 2022 of various Belgian support measures for maritime transport. The scheme encourages shipping companies to register their ships in Europe and so ensure higher social, environmental and safety standards.
European Commission – Press release Brussels, 6 November 2017 The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the prolongation until end 2022 of various Belgian support measures for maritime transport.
06/10/2017 – More than six billion euros committed by public and private actors to better manage our oceans at European Union-hosted conference in Malta.
Commission – Press release European Malta, 6 October 2017 More than six billion euros committed by public and private actors to better manage our oceans at European Union-hosted conference in Malta. The European Commission has announced over €550 million of EU-funded initiatives to tackle global oceans challenges, at the Our…
Our Ocean 2017 Conference: Malta, 5-6 October
05/10/2017 European Commission – Upcoming events The news: The European Union will host the fourth edition of Our Ocean conference in Malta, 5 – 6 October 2017. Our Ocean conference aims to inspire joint solutions and ambitious commitments in managing seas and oceans – which cover 75% of our planet.
EU leads the way with ambitious action for cleaner and safer seas
05/10/2017 – EU leads the way with ambitious action for cleaner and safer seas European Commission – Fact Sheet Malta, 5 October 2017 EU leads the way with ambitious action for cleaner and safer seas At the ongoing EU-hosted Our Ocean conference in Malta (5-6 October), the European Union has committed to 36 tangible actions to foster healthier, cleaner, safer and more secure seas.
