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Författare : SCHONARD Martina

Sammanfattning : This paper argues that the mandate of the SSM is too imprecise to function as a quantifiable yardstick based on which the performance of the ECB can be objectively evaluated. The accountability mechanisms should therefore focus on policy processes, underlying analyses and motivations instead of results. Based on the transparency index of Liedorp (2013), the SSM appears much more transparent than national supervisors at the time of the SSM’s creation. However, the legislative framework lacks one feature that is usually associated with the concept of accountability, as the EP has no possibility to impose formal sanctions if the SSM underperforms.

Sammanfattning : This document provides an overview of all country-specific recommendations for 2024 as proposed by the Commission on 19 June 2024 and agreed by the Council on 16 July 2024.

Författare : LOI GIACOMO, HANINA KATERYNA

Sammanfattning : Upon request of the Committee on Petitions (PETI), the Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs commissioned the present study on Regulation 1049/2001 on access to documents with a twofold objective. First, to update the analysis conducted in a 2016 study for the PETI Committee with the latest developments in the case law of the CJEU and the activities led by the European Ombudsman since then – in particular focussing on access to legislative documents, documents relating to administrative proceedings, Court proceedings, infringement proceedings, protection of privacy, international relations, and special regimes. Second, to assess the possible future alignment of the Access Regulation with the evolving digital context, including a potential revision of the definition of document, access to user-friendly public registers and internet sites, access to agendas of officials and scheduled meetings with interest representatives, and access to videos of CJEU oral hearings. The research also incorporates illustrative and complementary cases and own initiatives by the European Ombudsman as indications of evolving challenges to institutional secrecy in the EU context.

Sammanfattning : This briefing has been prepared for the public hearing with the Chair of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM), Claudia Buch, scheduled for 2 September 2024. The previous hearing took place on 21 March 2024.

Författare : MAGNUS Marcel, SABOL MAJA, SPITZER Kai Gereon

Sammanfattning : We first discuss why and how banking supervisors should be held accountable for their activities, then consider the case of the ECB /SSM to report on the academic debate on its faults and merits. We also review the main accountability channels between the ECB and the EP, showing how they have been used since 2014. Finally, we outline some possible steps to improve the ECB’s accountability in the short term.

Sammanfattning : This briefing provides a summary of the recent economic developments in the EU Member States and gives an overview of relevant economic projections forecasted by major international and EU institutions. Annex 1 includes latest GDP data and forecasts for all EU Member States and Annex 2 the latest inflation data and developments.

Författare : SABOL MAJA, HANINA KATERYNA

Sammanfattning : This At a glance note summarises the study providing a comprehensive overview and understanding of the main current and future issues to be expected in the area of EU culture and creative sectors policy in the 2024-2029 term of the European Parliament.

Sammanfattning : This study presents an overview of the current anti-fraud architecture of the European Union, describing the composition, roles and responsibilities of the organisations involved, as well as their governance structures and forms of cooperation and coordination. On this basis, the study identifies potential risks and challenges related to the design and functioning of the architecture which can suggest further actions to improve its effectiveness and efficiency. It places a particular focus on the existing and possible future role of the European Parliament in this context.

Sammanfattning : This study provides a comprehensive overview and understanding of the main current and future issues to be expected in the area of EU culture and creative sectors policy in the 2024-2029 term of the European Parliament.

Sammanfattning : This briefing paper provides a summary of key monetary policy developments and decisions taken by the ECB’s Governing Council.

Författare : RAKIC Drazen, SABOL MAJA, LOI GIACOMO

Sammanfattning : Following the negative reaction from the Commission when the Council published its general approach to the CMDI reform, this briefing provides some initial analysis regaring the key aspects of public interest assessment, resolution objectives and resolution funding. Clearly, the Council aims for a narrower scope of resolution in harmonised procedures by the Banking Union authorities than the Commission and narrows the available funding accordingly, potentially privileging action under national frameworks instead. Whether a balance is achieved, however, will require more in-depth analysis.

Författare : MAGNUS Marcel, SPITZER Kai Gereon

Sammanfattning : The European Parliament Policy Department for Citizens’ Rights and Constitutional Affairs organised upon request of the Committee on Civil liberties, Justice and Home Affairs a Workshop on “The EU as a Union of Equality?”, which took place on Tuesday 19 March 2024 from 14.30 to 16.00 pm. The present document collects the transcriptions of the audio-video recordings of the event, which are publicly available on the EP website.

Författare : MARZOCCHI Ottavio, SANDU Georgiana, ABRIL MARTI PABLO

Sammanfattning : This in-depth analysis (IDA) provides a broad overview over the emerging challenges connected with disinformation in the area of health, the way it spreads and the damage it causes. The report further highlights proposed or implemented measures at various levels to address health-related disinformation, accompanied by recommendations aimed at mitigating its impact on the well-being of Europeans.

Sammanfattning : This handbook provides an illustrated overview of the main fishing gears currently used in the EU. For each gear, the handbook outlines the essentials of its design, operation method and target species, and shows the main Member State fishing fleets that use it. In addition, it indicates the name of the gears in Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese.

Författare : BREUER Marcus Ernst Gerhard, POPESCU Irina

Sammanfattning : The implementation timetable for cohesion policy is defined largely by its legislative framework. In order to be able to plan parliamentary work and exercise systematic scrutiny of policy implementation and of the Commission’s work, it is essential to have an overview of the timing of different steps in policy implementation in the coming years. This type of briefing was first published (and subsequently updated) in 2014 covering the 2014-2020 programming period. This version includes the policy actions of the 2021-27 period, while still indicating the last steps of the 2014-20 period. It includes a detailed (but non-exhaustive) timetable of policy actions in the second half of 2024, together with an overview of major actions for the remainder of the programming period, from 2025. Given its contribution to cohesion in the European Union, policy actions under the Recovery and Resilience Facility are now included in the calendar. Policy actions related to budgetary and budgetary control aspects are coloured green (for the year 2024)..

Författare : HAASE Diana

Sammanfattning : The Stability and Growth Pact (SGP) is the legal framework (based on primary and secondary EU law) that seeks to ensure sustainable public finances in the interest of the stability of the Economic and Monetary Union. The SGP consists of two main building blocks: the preventive arm and the corrective arm. The revised rules on the preventive and corrective arms entered in force in April 2024. This note provides an overview of the reformed framework. A separate forthcoming document will focus on the application of the SGP. This briefing is structured in three main sections: first, it outlines the key new elements in the preventive arm; second, it details the revised corrective arm; and finally, it explains the role of the European Parliament in the new framework. Each section provides a step-by-step explanation of the procedures involved.

Författare : DE LEMOS PEIXOTO SAMUEL, LOI GIACOMO

Sammanfattning : This paper provides a graphic overview on core legislation in the area of the Internal Market and Consumer Protection. The presentation essentially covers the areas within the responsibility of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection, but also displays neighbouring areas of other Committees' competences which are closely connected to and impacting on IMCO's work. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies and the Secretariat of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) at the request of the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection.

Författare : MAINARDI ELENA, MARTINELLO BARBARA