Room with a view

When European leaders head to work, they all get a different office view. With the help of Google Street View, here is a selection.   If you have photos of more recent views from your  PM’s office, please send them over.     10 Downing Street, Street View https://maps.app.goo.gl/UE8QfxhfiqRGz7MG7   Willy-Brandt-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin,   … Read more

The need for speed in a crisis

The EU is sometimes criticised for being unable to respond quickly. The recent Omnibus simplification proposal on certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements shows that proposals can be drafted, tabled and adopted in 90 days/3 months. Those less experienced with how flexible the EU system can be cast doubt such targeted measures could … Read more

Useful Documents For New Book

Chapter: Working With Delegated and Implementing Acts Commission-23-11-2020 DA-IA guideline   EP Handbook on Delegated and Implementing Acts   EP IPOL background note delegated and implementing acts March 2010 (2) Old Guidelines IAoldda-SEC-2011-855-1-EN-MAIN-PART-1.PDF EPRS_BRI(2022)739257_EN Links Delegated Acts: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/regdel/#/home Implementing Acts: http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regcomitology/index.cfm?do=implementing.home Regulatory Scrutiny: http://ec.europa.eu/transparency/regcomitology/index.cfm?do=implementing.home Chapter: Working with the Commission   Upcoming Items for the College 04:12:2024 – Item … Read more

3 things to watch on environmental policy the week ahead

Three things to watch on environmental policy next week. On Tuesday, the names of the Commissioner-designates should be announced. I’m interested in seeing who gets the vice-presidency role in climate and environment. This piece in the FT, Spanish candidate in frame for EU’s top competition job, on Teresa Ribera being switched to Competition after concerns from … Read more