European Union

Macroeconomic Dialogue with Social Partners on AI and Labour Market

The Council of the EU, European Central Bank, European Commission, and Eurogroup met with European social partners on March 9, 2026, to discuss the economic situation and the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the EU labour market. The dialogue focused on safeguarding EU competitiveness and social cohesion amidst geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties.

Council Recommendation on Tackling Skills Shortages

The Council of the EU has adopted a recommendation to help member states tackle labour and skills shortages in strategic sectors. This non-binding guidance aims to boost competitiveness and resilience by investing in people's knowledge and skills, addressing challenges in areas like digital technologies, health, and farming.

Council Calls for Greater Efforts to Combat Child Poverty

The Council of the EU has adopted conclusions calling for increased support to combat child poverty and enhance child well-being. The conclusions emphasize the economic benefits of investing in children and urge member states and the Commission to ensure adequate funding and targeted policies, aiming for five million fewer children at risk of poverty or social exclusion by 2030.

Andrés Ritter Confirmed as European Chief Prosecutor

The Council of the EU has confirmed the appointment of Andrés Ritter as the new European Chief Prosecutor for the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO). His term begins on November 1, 2026, succeeding Laura Codruța Kövesi. The EPPO investigates crimes against the financial interests of the EU.

Garante Privacy Sanctions Aldilapp, Halts Non-Compliant Cameras

The Italian Garante Privacy has sanctioned Aldilapp and its distributors for non-compliant digital cemetery services, halting the use of non-compliant cameras. The authority also approved a delegation management platform and expressed global concerns regarding AI-generated intimate content.

EU Concentration Case M.12287 TPG Vitality Softbank Cambridge Mobile Telematics

The European Commission has published a notice regarding concentration case M.12287, involving TPG, Vitality, Softbank, and Cambridge Mobile Telematics. This case is a candidate for the simplified procedure.

EU Search Results for TPG

The European Commission's search portal returned no results for queries related to 'TPG'. This indicates a lack of specific documents or cases matching the search term within the EU's institutional databases.

EU State Aid: France Green Industry Tax Credit (C3IV)

The European Commission has published details regarding France's State Aid notification SA.120765, concerning a tax credit for investments in green industry (C3IV). This measure aims to support the development of clean technology production capacities within the EU.

EU Non-Opposition to Concentration: Bain Capital / MCJ

The European Commission has issued a notice regarding case M.12310, concerning the concentration between Bain Capital and MCJ. The Commission has decided not to oppose this concentration, indicating it does not raise competition concerns.

Slovenia notified State Aid for indirect ETS costs

The European Commission has received a notification from Slovenia regarding a State Aid scheme to compensate undertakings for indirect costs arising from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The scheme, estimated at EUR 78 million for 2025-2027, aims to mitigate the impact of ETS costs passed on in electricity prices.