Policy Futures: EU-Aotearoa New Zealand

Policy Futures: EU-Aotearoa New Zealand Newsletter curating EU policy news relevant for a NZ audience.

Click on the links below to access each newsletter.

• Newsletter N^o 1 – April 2023
  • See newsletter No. 1 for stories on the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan, the EU Net-Zero Industry Act and EU initiatives on critical raw materials, zero-emissions vehicles, the “right to repair” and much more…
• Newsletter N^o 2 – June 2023
  • Europe Day 2023 (9 May) features in Newsletter 2, along with collaboration between the EU and New Zealand on sustainable cities and combating plastic pollution, and recent EU legislative advancements, such as the Artificial Intelligence Act, initiatives for sustainable aviation, marketing standards for agricultural and food products, geographical indications, and more...
• Newsletter N^o 3 – August 2023
  • This special third edition focuses on the EU-New Zealand free trade agreement and New Zealand’s association to the Horizon Europe research programme, both signed during PM Hipkins’ visit to Brussels on 9 July. The newsletter also covers EU legislative developments including on sustainable shipping, consumer protection, financial services and many more… 
• Newsletter N^o 4 – October 2023
  • Highlights of the October edition of the Newsletter are the European Commission President’s State of the European Union speech and the EU's signing of the High Seas Treaty at the UNGA. Digital developments are also a key focus with the third Policy Futures seminar on online platform accountability, the designation of the first gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act and the EU's advances in AI governance. There are also updates on the start of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), new rules on greenwashing, and the appointment of Horizon Europe National Contact Points.
• Newsletter N^o 5 – December 2023
  • The Newsletter December edition highlights the European Union’s ratification of the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, the ongoing COP28 climate summit, and the signing of the Samoa Agreement, which will frame relations between the EU and Pacific Island Countries. 
• Newsletter N^o 6 – February 2024
  • In this month’s edition, there is a deeper dive into the outcomes of COP28, and the third Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum and accompanying first Pacific Day. As we look to the second anniversary of Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine, the EU announces €50 billion for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. In addition, a push is made on European Green Deal, specifically corporate sustainability due diligence, ecodesign, electricity market and the energy performance of buildings.
• Newsletter N^o 7 – April 2024
  • The first newsletter in an email format, this April 2024 edition highlights the EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement set to enter into force on 1 May, the European Elections on 6-9 June, the visit of the European Union Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, the 2nd anniversary of the war in Ukraine, and much more...
• Newsletter N^o 8 – Winter 2024
  • This Winter 2024 edition highlights the key milestones in the EU-NZ relationship in recent times: the entry into force of the EU-NZ free trade deal, offering immediate duty-free access for NZ exporters and long-term gains for both European and New Zealand businesses, the launch event in Auckland and the roadshow of regional promotion and information events. The celebration of Europe Day in Wellington in the Parliament buildings is featured along with foreign policy, trade and green deal developments within the EU, as well as EU-New Zealand cooperation on maritime security in the Pacific...
• Newsletter N^o 9 & 10 – Spring 2024
  • This Spring edition reports President von der Leyen's re-election for a second term, alongside her new College of Commissioners, announced in September. President von der Leyen's Political Guidelines focus on boosting EU competitiveness, reforming global trade, and strengthening partnerships in areas like cybersecurity, space, and critical minerals.

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