The different sources for the financing of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (EU budget Commission and Council sections; Members States and other) are analysed and assessed against the background and the objectives of the CFSP. The developments of these components in recent years are shown....

This note seeks to provide an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment accompanying the Commission proposals on Medical Devices and on In Vitro Medical Devices (MDs and IVDs): - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the...

This note seeks to provide an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment accompanying the Commission proposals on Medical Devices and on In Vitro Medical Devices (MDs and IVDs): - Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the...

This note seeks to provide an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment (IA) accompanying the proposal for a Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 laying down rules for the monitoring of trade between the Community and third...

This note seeks to provide an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment (IA) accompanying the proposal for a Regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 111/2005 laying down rules for the monitoring of trade between the Community and third...

Copyright is a factor for growth with significant economic and social importance. On a global scale, the contribution of the creative industries to the GDP and national employment varies significantly in different countries, but reaches 5,4% and 5,9% on average (IA, p. 5). The present proposal...

This note seeks to provide an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment accompanying the proposal in question. It has been prepared by the Impact Assessment Unit (of Directorate G, DG Internal Policies) within the Parliament's...

This note seeks to provide an initial appraisal of the apparent strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission's Impact Assessment accompanying its proposal for a Regulation amending Regulation (EC) 1185/2003 on the removal of fins of sharks on board vessels. The objective of the...

The preparation process for an EU framework programme for research and innovation includes a variety of activities: evaluation of the previous programme; expert studies to define the scope and priorities of the new programme; and proposals for new instruments. The EU institutions, the advisory...

This rolling check-list presents an overview of the Special Reports of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), concentrating on those relevant for the 2016 discharge procedure. It strives to link the research topics of the Special Reports to relevant debates and positions within the European...