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[Daily News 05 / 07 / 2023](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_23_3701)
Farm to Fork strategy: Commission’s reply to the Council on pesticides shows the urgent need to continue reducing pesticides in the EU
The Commission will publish today its response to the [request of the Council for additional data on the sustainable use of plant protection products](https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/pesticides/sustainable-use-pesticides_en) which confirms that the pesticide reduction goals of the Commission proposal for a Regulation on sustainable use of plant protection products (“SUR”) do not threaten food security. This conclusion is not changed by the negative shorter-term impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. On the contrary, any failure to deliver on the pesticide reduction objective now will have long-term and potentially irreversible effects on our food security in the future.
Member States have already made substantial progress towards the targets. This is confirmed in an annual update on the [targets for reduction of pesticides](https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/pesticides/sustainable-use-pesticides/farm-fork-targets-progress/eu-trends_en), also published today, which shows a reduction of chemical pesticides of 33% and a reduction of more hazardous pesticides of 21% by 2021 at EU level. Although the EU is advancing in the right direction in view of reaching the targets of 50% reduction in the use and risk of chemical and more hazardous pesticides by 2030, more work still needs to be done.
The reply to the Council suggests possible ways to further reduce administrative burden for farmers and take into account the recent developments for alternatives to chemical pesticides. The reply lays down possibilities for further action to accelerate bringing alternatives to the market an maintaining the positive overall trend. This included continuing ensuring that chemical and more hazardous pesticides are only used as a last resort. By consistently applying the principles of integrated pest management (IPM), and receiving independent advice on its application, as is foreseen in SUR, farmers can reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides without jeopardising the profitability of their enterprises.
For further information on the results and the methodology used?[please visit our website](https://ec.europa.eu/food/plant/pesticides/sustainable_use_pesticides/farm-fork-targets-progress_en).
‘Stop finning – Stop the trade’: Commission replies to European Citizens’ Initiative which aims to end trade in shark fins
Today, the Commission is responding to the [European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Stop finning – Stop the trade’](https://europa.eu/citizens-initiative/initiatives/details/2020/000001_en) asking the Commission for action to end international trade of loose shark fins. The cruel and illegal practice of ‘finning’ means fins have been cut off the animal and the shark is thrown back to sea while it may still be alive. The Commission welcomes the initiative.
As a [response to the European Citizens’ Initiative](https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/publications/communication-commission-european-citizens-initiative-eci-stop-finning-stop-trade_en), the Commission commits to take further action in three areas: to examine the opportunity of taking a legislative measure to end trade in loose shark fins; to start without delay preparatory work with a view to launch, by the end of 2023 an impact assessment on the environmental, social and economic consequences of applying the ‘fins naturally attached’ policy to the placing on the EU market of sharks, whether within the EU or for international trade (imports and exports); to provide by the end of 2024 more detailed EU’s import and export information to improve statistics on trade in shark products.
The Commission will also step up the enforcement of EU traceability measures and engage with international partners.
More information is in the [press release](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3676), [Q&A](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/qanda_23_3677) and [factsheet](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/fs_23_3678).
La Commission présente l’accord UE-Chili au Conseil pour autorisation de signature
L’accord modernisé entre l’UE et le Chili a franchi aujourd’hui une étape sur la voie de sa ratification car la Commission a transmis au Conseil l’accord-cadre avancé (AFA) et l’accord commercial intérimaire (ATI) afin d’autoriser la signature.
Une fois que le Conseil aura donné son feu vert, l’UE pourrait signer l’accord avec le Chili.
Des liens économiques plus étroits entre l’UE et le Chili permettront aux deux parties de diversifier et de renforcer leur sécurité économique, tout en augmentant les possibilités d’exportation et d’investissement. Un meilleur accès ainsi que des investissements durables dans les matières premières critiques telles que le lithium, contribueront à faire progresser notre ambition commune en faveur d’une transition écologique.
L’Union européenne et le Chili portent leur partenariat au niveau supérieur avec la modernisation de l’accord UE-Chili, qui vise à renforcer le dialogue politique, à approfondir la coopération et à améliorer les possibilités de commerce et d’investissement. En particulier, l’accord place des valeurs communes telles que les droits de l’homme, le commerce durable, l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes et la lutte contre le changement climatique au cœur des relations entre l’UE et le Chili.
Un communiqué de presse est disponible [en ligne](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_3682).
Fight against corruption: Eurobarometer data show growing concern over corruption among citizens and businesses
Today, the Commission has released the results of the latest [Special](https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2968) and [Flash Eurobarometer](https://europa.eu/eurobarometer/surveys/detail/2969) surveys on citizens’ and businesses’ attitudes towards corruption in the EU. The results of the Special Eurobarometer show that a growing majority of Europeans consider corruption to be unacceptable. However, Europeans are increasingly sceptical about efforts to address corruption. 67% of respondents believe that high-level corruption cases are not sufficiently pursued, and 60% do not think that government efforts to combat corruption are effective. Across the EU, an average of 70% of citizens consider corruption to be widespread in their Member States. Similarly, most companies (65%) think corruption is widespread with favouritism in public institutions (48%) as the most common practice of corruption.
Through its [annual Rule of Law Report](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3631) cycle, the Commission also monitors anti-corruption developments at national level, identifies challenges and issues of recommendations to Member States. The recommendations issued this year, included in the [fourth annual Rule of Law Report](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/upholding-rule-law/rule-law/rule-law-mechanism/2023-rule-law-report_en) published today by the Commission, are related to the strengthening of preventive frameworks, such as those governing lobbying and conflicts of interest rules, as well as ensuring the effective investigation and prosecution of corruption cases.
The Commission has recently taken decisive action to fight corruption in the EU and worldwide, delivering on the commitment made by President von der Leyen in her 2022 State of the Union address. With the [anti-corruption proposals](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_2516) presented on 3 May, the Commission will build on measures in place and strengthen efforts to integrate the prevention of corruption into the design of EU policies and programs, actively supporting Member States’ work to put in place strong anti-corruption policies and legislation.
Mergers: Commission clears Advent’s acquisition of GfK subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of GfK by Advent. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Advent.
The Commission had concerns that the transaction, as initially notified, would have raised serious competition concerns (i) in the market for retailmeasurement services for fast moving consumer goods; and (ii)in the market for consumer panelservices.
To address the Commission’s competition concerns, Advent offered to: (i) divest GfK’s global consumer panel services business, with the exclusion of its operations in Russia (in order to facilitate the execution of the divestiture), and (ii) provide transition services to the purchaser following the divestment, such as rebranding, access to IT services or access to support functions, for a transitional period of up to one year, which may be extended by up to two additional years.
Following the positive feedback received in the context of the market test, the Commission concluded that the transaction, as modified by the commitments, would no longer raise competition concerns.
A press release is available [online](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3621).
Concentrations : la Commission autorise l’acquisition de Ordina par SSG
La Commission européenne a approuvé, en vertu du règlement européen sur les concentrations, l’acquisition de Ordina, basée aux Pays-Bas, par Sopra Steria Group SA (« SSG »), basée en France.
Ordina est un fournisseur de services numériques et de logiciels. Elle propose des services de conseil, de conception et de développement informatiques au Benelux. SSG offre une large gamme de services informatiques, y compris des services de conseil et numériques ainsi que des logiciels au niveau mondial.
La Commission a conclu que la concentration envisagée ne soulèverait pas de problème de concurrence, compte tenu des chevauchements d’activités et des parts de marché limités des entreprises. La transaction a été examinée dans le cadre de la procédure simplifiée du contrôle des concentrations.
De plus amples informations sont disponibles sur le site [internet concurrence de la Commission](https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/index_fr), dans le [registre public](https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/search) des affaires de concurrence de la Commission, sous le numéro d’affaire [M.11183](https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/cases/M.11183).
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Le commissaire Gentiloni en Moldavie pour des réunions de haut niveau avec les autorités nationales sur la coopération économique entre l’UE et la Moldavie
Paolo Gentiloni, commissaire chargé de l’économie, se rend en Moldavie d’aujourd’hui au vendredi pour y tenir une série de réunions de haut niveau avec les autorités moldaves. Les discussions devraient porter essentiellement sur les progrès réalisés dans le cadre de l’opération d’assistance macrofinancière et de la coopération économique UE-Moldavie dans un contexte géopolitique difficile, et de l’impact de la guerre d’agression menée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine.
Demain, le commissaire commencera sa visite par une rencontre avec Nicu Popescu, vice-premier ministre, ministre des affaires étrangères et de l’intégration européenne. Il assistera ensuite à un déjeuner de travail avec Dumitru Alaiba, vice-premier ministre, ministre du développement économique et de la numérisation, et Ion Gumene, secrétaire d’État au ministère des finances.
Plus tard dans la journée, la commissaire Gentiloni rencontrera la présidente de la Moldavie, Maia Sandu.
Il assistera ensuite à des réunions au Parlement moldave avec Igor Grosu, président du Parlement; et Radu Marian, chef de la commission du budget, de l’économie et des finances. Enfin, le commissaire rencontrera Octavian Arma?u, gouverneur de la Banque nationale; et Dorin Recean, premier ministre.
[Liste des points prévus](https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-register/search?query=eyJjYXRlZ29yeU9iamVjdHMiOltdLCJjYXRlZ29yaWVzIjpbXSwidHlwZU9iamVjdHMiOltdLCJ0eXBlcyI6W10sImRlcGFydG1lbnRPYmplY3RzIjpbXSwiZGVwYXJ0bWVudHMiOltdLCJsYW5ndWFnZSI6ImVuIiwia2V5d29yZHNTZWFyY2hUeXBlIjoiQUxMIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiVElUTEVfQU5EX0NPTlRFTlQiLCJzb3J0QnkiOiJET0NVTUVOVF9EQVRFX0RFU0MiLCJpc1JlZ3VsYXIiOnRydWUsImtleXdvcmRzIjoibGlzdGUgZGVzIHBvaW50cyBwcsOpdnVzIiwicmVmZXJlbmNlIjoiIiwicGFnZSI6MX0%3D) à l’ordre du jour des prochaines réunions de la Commission
Veuillez noter que ces informations sont données sous réserve de modifications.
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