Changes for tobacco products sold in the european Union

From today, all european countries must comply with the tobacco products directive, whose measures for tobacco productson the european internal market aim to reduce the numbers of tobacco users with a particular focus on discouraging young people from taking up smoking and to ensure that citizens across the european Union are fully aware of the Read more about Changes for tobacco products sold in the european Union[…]

Commission seeks views on how to facilitate cross-border provision of services

The Commission today launched a public consultation on how to make it easier for service providers to provide services across the Europe. The Commission plans to propose by the end of 2016 a services passport to simplify the administrative procedures for service providers who want to expand to other member states. The Commission is also gathering Read more about Commission seeks views on how to facilitate cross-border provision of services[…]

New decrease in roaming charges before their end in June 2017

As of tomorrow calling, texting or surfing online from another Member States (roaming) will get cheaper. When travelling in the Europe mobile devices users will only pay a small amount on top of their domestic prices: up to €0.05 per minute of call made, €0.02 per SMS sent, and €0.05 per MB of data (excl. Read more about New decrease in roaming charges before their end in June 2017[…]

Commission adopts new prior-surveillance system for import of steel products

The European Commission established today a prior surveillance system for import of steel products into the European territory that will serve to anticipate short-term market developments and take the necessary actions, if and when needed. Imports of steel products into the Europe will now require an import license. This decision also gives a clear signal Read more about Commission adopts new prior-surveillance system for import of steel products[…]