Expressing his condolences to the family of Samuel Paty, a history and geography teacher brutally murdered by an Islamist terrorist in France on Friday, President Sassoli paid tribute to all those who work to uphold freedom of expression.

Outgoing MEPs

Mairead McGuinness (EPP, IE) as of 12 October

Incoming MEPs

Sara Matthieu (Greens/EFA, BE) as of 8 October

Changes to the agenda

Friday

The second voting session will be open from 13.15 to 14.30, the results of which will be announced at 17.00.

The third voting session will be open from 18:00 to 19:15, the results of which will be announced at 21.30.

The information concerning the distribution of votes is available on the website of the European Parliament under the section “Priority information”.

The changes to the agenda with timing of votes can be found here.

Requests by committees to start negotiations with Council and Commission

Decisions by committees to enter into inter-institutional negotiations (Rule 71) are published on the plenary website.

If no request for a vote in Parliament on the decision to enter into negotiations is made by Tuesday 12.00 midnight, the committees may start negotiations.

Information on the extraordinary remote participation procedure is available here.

The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are pleased to open registration today for two upcoming joint events in 2021: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs Summer School (EDSS) (¹)(²).

EDWS 1–12 March 2021 (online): Following the success of the EDSS in 2020, taught remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organisers have decided to deliver the first virtual EDWS in 2021. The theme of the event will be Responses to, and preparedness for, health-related threats (COVID-19 lessons learned). Following a similar structure to the 2020 edition, the two-week course will feature live lunchtime lectures with experts and practitioners, followed by afternoon exercises. Virtual fieldwork tours will also be offered. Completion of exercises and an exam are compulsory for those wishing to obtain credits. The sessions will be recorded and available for subsequent viewing. Increasing the offer of online training is in line with the EMCDDA’s digital transformation objectives.

EDSS 28 June–2 July 2021 (Lisbon): This year, the two-week course will focus on Vulnerable groups. Sessions will include lectures on the prevention of drug-related problems; social determinants of drug use and interventions for vulnerable groups (homeless, prisoners, migrants). Study visits will be organised to one of the Portuguese commissions for dissuasion as well as a local harm reduction centre. During the course, students will participate in interactive workshops to discuss their own projects and views. The course will conclude with an open debate with guest speakers, followed by an exam for those wishing to obtain credits. All recommended COVID-19 safety measures will be put in place, if applicable. Deposits and fees will be reimbursed if the summer school is cancelled in case of force majeure, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

The target audiences for the two events are: university students, researchers, professionals and administrators interested in working on drug issues. The previous rounds of the EDSS brought together students from the EU Member States as well as from Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. Profiles of former alumni and their testimonials can be found on the official summer school website and their statements viewed in a promotional video (³).

The courses prepare professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe in the field of drugs. Involving scientific experts from the EMCDDA, university professors and policymakers, they provide a multi-disciplinary and inclusive approach to the study of the drugs problem in Europe and beyond.

In 2021, students will again be able to apply for scholarships. Agreements with the IPA7 and EU4MD projects will also be sought for bursaries targeting key national experts. ‘Early-bird’ reductions will be available. The EDSS will be run in English.

12 October

Steven Maijoor speaks at the ESAs Annual ECON Committee Hearing ​

The Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Steven Maijoor, participated in the annual hearing of the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON), together with the Chairmen of the European Banking (EBA) and European Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA).

12 October

ESAs’ Board of Appeal dismisses case against ESMA on alleged non-application of Union law

The Joint Board of Appeal of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs – European Banking Authority, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, and European Securities and Markets Authority) published its decision in the appeal case brought by Mr Howerton against the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The Board of Appeal’s decision considered as inadmissable the Appellant’s claim that six national financial supervisory authorities and ESMA should have taken supervisory steps in relation to an alleged non-application of Union law.

09 October

VERENA ROSS DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH AT AFME CONFERENCE

Today, ESMA Executive Director, Verena Ross, addressed AFME’s 4th Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference raising several topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on the financial markets, the review of MiFID, MiFIR and the Market Abuse Regulation, and ESMA’s priorities laid down in its 2021 Work Programme. Speech here.

07 October

ESMA ISSUES LATEST DOUBLE VOLUME CAP DATA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has updated  its public register with the latest set of double volume cap (DVC) data under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).

05 October

ESMA publishes updated Q&As on securitisation topics and Guidelines on Portability of Information between Securitisation Repositories

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published its final report on the Guidelines on portability of information between securitisation repositories under the Securitisation Regulation. These Guidelines set out common provisions that a securitisation repository (SR) should follow when transferring securitisation information to another SR.

02 October

ESMA announces update to reporting under the Money Market Funds Regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s Securities Markets regulator, announces an updateof the validations of the technical instructions for reporting under the Money Market Funds Regulation (MMFR).

02 October

ESMA faces new set of challenges in 2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published its 2021 Work Programme(WP), setting out its priorities and areas of focus for the next 12 months in support of its mission to enhance investor protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets.

02 October

ESMA responds to EU Green Bond Standard consultation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has responded to the European Commission’s (EC) targeted consultation on the establishment of the EU green bond standard (GBS). ESMA highlighted that the success of the EU GBS will be determined by whether it is seen as a reliable indicator of investment in sustainable economic activities.

01 October

ESMA updates statements on the impact of Brexit on MiFID II/MiFIR and the Benchmarks Regulation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has updated two statements on its approach to the application of key provisions of MiFID II/MiFIR and the Benchmark Regulation (BMR).

30 September

ESMA releases statement concerning the applicability of Level 3 guidance under the Prospectus Directive

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has released a public statement concerning the applicability of level 3 guidance published under the Prospectus Directive.

30 September

ESMA Publishes Final Report for Guidelines on Internal Control

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published the Final Report for its Guidelines on Internal Control for Credit Rating Agencies.

29 September

ESMA updates regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR)

The European Securities and Markets Authority, the EU’s securities markets regulator,  has published its final report containing new sets of draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) under the Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). These contain additional detailed rules to implement the European regulatory framework aimed at ensuring the accuracy and integrity of benchmarks across the European Union..

29 September

ESMA proposes amendments to the MiFIR transparency regime for non-equity financial instruments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published the Final Report on the MiFID II/MiFIR transparency regime applicable to non-equity financial instruments. The proposals contained in the report aim at simplifying and bringing more efficiency to an overly complex regime and fostering harmonised application across the EU.

28 September

ESMA updates Q&A on data reporting under EMIR

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has updated its Questions and Answers document on practical questions regarding data reporting issues, under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

28 September

ESMA UPDATES Q&A ON MIFIR DATA REPORTING

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has updated its Questions and Answers document on data reporting under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).

28 September

ESMA publishes draft rules for third-country firms under new MiFIR and MiFID II regimes

The European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA), the EU securities markets regulator, has published its Final Reportcontaining draft regulatory and implementing technical standards (RTS and ITS) on the provision of investment services and activities in the European Union (EU) by third-country firms under MiFIR and MiFID II.

28 September

ESMA to recognise three UK CCPS from 1 January 2021

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has announced that the three central counterparties (CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (UK) – ICE Clear Europe Limited, LCH Limited, and LME Clear Limited – will be recognised as third country CCPs (TC-CCPs) eligible to provide their services in the EU, after the end of the transition period following the withdrawal of the UK from the EU on 31 December 2020.

25 September

ESMA consults on Fees for Benchmarks Administrators

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has launched a consultation on fees for benchmarks administrators under the BMR.

25 September

ESMA reports decrease in prospectus activity for 2019

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator reports, in its Annual Report on prospectus activity, that in 2019 the number of prospectus approvals across the European Economic Area (EEA) decreased to 3,113 from 3,390 a fall of 8% compared to 2018. This decrease continues the downward trend observed since the 2008 financial crisis.

25 September

ESMA consults on OTF regime

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has issued a Consultation Paper (CP) seeking input on the functioning of the Organised Trading Facility (OTF) regime in the European Union (EU).

24 September

ESMA consults on MiFIR reference data and transaction reporting

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has launched a Consultation Paper (CP) reviewing the reference data and transaction reporting obligations under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR).

24 September

ESMA publishes outcomes of MAR Review

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published a review of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The Report is the first in-depth review of the functioning of MAR since its implementation in 2016, and its recommendations will feed into the European Commission’s (EC) review of MAR.

24 September

ESMA makes proposals to help prevent and detect WHT reclaim schemes

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has today published the Final Reporton its inquiry into Cum/Ex, Cum/Cum and withholding tax (WHT) reclaim schemes. ESMA’s key proposal is that national competent authorities (NCAs) for securities markets should be empowered to share information with the tax authorities, to assist in detecting WHT reclaim schemes.

23 September

​ESMA AGREES POSITION LIMITS UNDER MIFID II

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has published three opinions on position limits regarding commodity derivatives under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and Regulation (MiFID II/MIFIR).

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The Council today renewed the EU sanctions regime against ISIL/Da’esh and Al-Qaida and the related list of people subject to restrictive measures for another year until 31 October 2021. The decision was taken in light of the ongoing terrorist threat.

EU sanctions consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for individuals, and an asset freeze for groups and entities. In addition, EU persons and entities are forbidden from making funds and economic resources available to those listed.

Five individuals are currently subject to restrictive measures.

The EU has been able to autonomously adopt restrictive measures against ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda, and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, since September 2016. The EU regime is independent from, but complementary to, the regime allowing for sanctions to be adopted at the UN level.

The relevant legal act will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 20 October 2020.

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