EU Policy
A category covering news about how European Union (EU) policy relates to ports. This includes the relationship between EU and national government policy, the role of EU institutions. Subjects include EU regulation, the environment, cold ironing, investment, aid and Ten-T transport.
Press conference of Greek prime minister after the Special Summit of the European Council
Press conference of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after the completion of the work of the Special Summit of the European Council – October 2, 2020...
Shipping does not belong in EU Emission Trading Scheme – ECSA
News Release – ECSA European Community Shipowners’ Associations – September 19, 2020 Members of the European Parliament voted today in plenary...
EU Parliament says shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality
To decarbonise maritime transport, Parliament voted to include CO2 emissions from the sector in the EU Emissions Trading System – September 19, 2020 On...
ESPO calls for a FuelEU maritime initiative combining clear goals and support for innovation and investments
ESPO calls for a FuelEU maritime initiative that combines clear goals with support for innovation and investments in the maritime sector – September 22,...
Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey must immediately end illegal drilling activities
Brussels, Belgium (PortSEurope) September 18, 2020 – Yesterday, member of the European Parliament (MEP) condemned Turkey’s actions in the Greek and...
EU Parliament says shipping industry must contribute to climate neutrality
To decarbonise maritime transport, Parliament voted to include CO2 emissions from the sector in the EU Emissions Trading System – September 17, 2020 On...
U.S.-EU collaboration signals transatlantic trade growth, but major threats persist
A new trade deal between the United States and European Union that recently entered force has signalled some potential for growth on the transatlantic...
Ajaccio declaration after the 7th Summit of the Southern EU countries (MED7)
Ajaccio declaration after the 7th Summit of the Southern EU countries (MED7) – September 10, 2020 1. We, the Heads of State and Government of Cyprus,...
Statement by Greek prime minister at the Euro-Mediterranean Conference MED7
Statement by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Euro-Mediterranean Conference MED7 – September 10, 2020 Ladies and gentlemen, we have just...
Greek deputy foreign minister of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Turkish aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean
Deputy Foreign Minister Miltiadis Barvitsiotis described Turkey’s actions as “unilateral, illegal and provocative”, briefing the European...
Slovenian minister speaks at Hamburg shipping conference
Hamburg, Germany (PortSEurope) September 13, 2020 – Slovenian Minister of Infrastructure Jernej Vrtovec, has participated in a panel at the ministerial...
Slovenia government welcomes EU cohesion funding for Divača-Koper railway line expansion
Ljubljana, Slovenia (PortSEurope) September 13, 2020 – Slovenian Minister of Infrastructure Jernej Vrtovec has welcomed the allocation of €80 million...
EU supports monitoring of Black Sea pollution
News Release – The Black Sea is twice as polluted as the Mediterranean – September 10, 2020 The Black Sea is twice as polluted as the Mediterranean...
Three Seas project serves entire EU
Krakow, Poland (PortSEurope) September 7, 2020 – At the Three Seas Stock Exchanges Conference in Krakow, southern Poland, today, Polish President Andrzej...
Climate friendly shipping – EU meeting in Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany (PortSEurope) September 7 – The transport ministers of the European Union (EU) member states are invited by the German Ministry of...
Libya: EU High Representative holds talks with President Serraj and President of the House of Representatives Saleh
The High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell visited Libya on Tuesday 1st September for the first time since the beginning of his mandate, continuing...
EU and Libya discuss effects of illegal blockades
Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman Eng. Mustafa Sanalla and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy...
EU Recovery Fund: €1 billion for the Ports of Genoa
Genoa, Italy (PortSEurope) September 3, 2020 – The EU Recovery Fund allows struggling businesses to finance ambitious and large-scale projects that...
AdSP del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (Livorno) nominates 39 projects for finance from the European Recovery Fund
Livorno, Italy (PortSEurope) September 2, 2020 – Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno Settentrionale (AdSP – North Tyrrhenian Sea Port...
Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs joins informal EU meeting in Berlin
Statements by Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs, N. Dendia, at the end of the EU informal Council (Gymnich) of the EU Foreign Ministers – August 28, 2020...