The European Commission (the Commission) is proposing to adapt the rules governing Member State economic support to industry, changing the focus of the permitted subsidies that guide the EU economy to a great degree. The proposal forms part of a wave of initiatives aimed at improving the competitiveness of the EU.
On 11 March 2025
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on 17 September the team of Commissioners that will comprise of the EU political leadership as well as the new policy portfolios that will be divided among them.
This announcement demonstrates von der Leyen’s vision on the policies that will feature in the EU Policy agenda
Significant progress has been made at the EU level in combating “greenwashing” through regulatory measures, particularly with the adoption of the “Empowering Consumers Directive” (Directive (EU) – 2024/825). This directive, among other provisions, includes greenwashing behaviors in the list of misleading practices outlined in the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) — Directive 2005/29/EC.
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