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[Daily News 28 / 07 / 2023](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_23_4027)
Commission steps up protection of children from unsafe toys
Today, the Commission proposed a [Toy Safety Regulation](https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/publications/proposal-regulation-safety-toys_en) revising the current rules to protect children from potential risks in toys. Toys put on the EU market are already among the safest ones in the world. The proposed rules will further improve this protection, in particular from harmful chemicals. They also aim at reducing the high number of unsafe toys that are still sold in the EU, especially online, increasing the level playing field between toys manufactured in the EU and imported ones. At the same time, they will continue to ensure the free movement of toys within the Single Market.
Commissioner for the Internal Market, Thierry Breton, said: “This proposal will ensure that children are even more protected when playing with toys, including from harmful chemicals. Enforcement will be stepped up thanks to digital technologies, allowing unsafe toys to be more easily detected, notably at EU borders. As a result, the proposal increases the level playing field for the EU toy manufacturing industry – especially SMEs – by eliminating unfair competition, while further improving the safety of our children.”
Building on the existing rules, today’s proposal updates the safety requirements that toys must meet to be marketed in the EU, whether they are manufactured in the EU or elsewhere. More specifically, today’s proposal will increase protection from harmful chemicalsby prohibiting the use in toys of chemicals that affect the endocrine system (endocrine disruptors) and chemicals affecting the respiratory system or are toxic to a specific organ. In addition, the proposal introduces a Digital Product Passport, which will include information on compliance with the proposed Regulation.
A [press release](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_23_4010) and a [Q&A](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/QANDA_23_4011) are available online.
La Commission recueille des avis pour rendre les secteurs du commerce de détail et de gros plus résilients, plus numériques et plus écologiques
Les entreprises et les associations professionnelles de l’ensemble de l’écosystème, ainsi que les pouvoirs publics, les partenaires sociaux, les consommateurs, les organismes de recherche, le monde universitaire et d’autres parties concernées peuvent répondre au questionnaire [EU Survey](https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/RetailTransitionPathway) jusqu’au 26 septembre 2023.
Outre la consultation, la Commission organise des ateliers avec les parties prenantes afin d’approfondir la compréhension des enjeux de l’écosystème. Les résultats de l’enquête et des ateliers alimenteront la cocréation d’une trajectoire de transition assortie d’actions et d’engagements concrets visant à stimuler la transition écologique et la numérisation de l’écosystème du commerce de détail. Cette trajectoire devrait être finalisée début 2024.
Avec 30 millions de personnes employées dans 5,5 millions d’entreprises et une valeur ajoutée de près de 1,5 milliards d’euros, l’écosystème du commerce de détail, qui comprend le commerce de détail et le commerce de gros, est le plus important de tous les écosystèmes industriels de l’UE. En raison de ses liens avec la plupart des écosystèmes industriels, sa compétitivité peut avoir des retombées positives sur l’ensemble de l’économie de l’UE, au service de 450 millions de consommateurs de l’UE.
La Commission a proposé d’élaborer des trajectoires de transition dans différents écosystèmes dans la [mise à jour de la stratégie industrielle de mai 2021](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/european-industrial-strategy_en), dans le cadre des efforts visant à accélérer la transformation écologique et numérique de l’industrie européenne. Cette mise à jour était accompagnée du premier [rapport annuel sur le marché unique](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52021SC0351), qui présente une analyse des défis auxquels sont confrontés les différents écosystèmes et sert de point de départ à la préparation des trajectoires de transition.
Les données satellites de Copernicus indiquent que juillet 2023 est le mois le plus chaud jamais enregistré
Les données fournies par [Copernicus](https://www.copernicus.eu/en), l’un des volets du [programme spatial de l’Union Européenne](https://defence-industry-space.ec.europa.eu/eu-space-policy/eu-space-programme_en), montrent que le mois de juillet est en passe d’être le [mois de juillet le plus chaud](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/climate.copernicus.eu/july-2023-sees-multiple-global-temperature-records-broken?utm_source=press&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pr-julytemprecords-july23__;!!DOxrgLBm!AX1gfFZPovkbIaKvmEzlCcfbdkGRWHG8_JSRBnz_VCWdIvtVQcy0OliqmWRCTqFtJwP8WjbUjVtScEYhl3mlfdJ9xp3-b6W9Ny67MJw$) jamais enregistré dans le monde.
Les trois premières semaines de juillet ont été les trois semaines les plus chaudes enregistrées, après le mois de juin, qui a été le plus chaud jamais enregistré. En lien avec une série d’événements météorologiques extrêmes, tels que les vagues de chaleur en Amérique du Nord, en Asie et en Europe, ainsi que les incendies de forêt dans des pays comme la Grèce, l’Italie, l’Espagne et le Canada, ces températures élevées ont entraîné des conséquences désastreuses sur la vie des habitants, ainsi que sur l’environnement et l’économie locales.
Copernicus, qui est la composante du programme spatial de l’UE servant l’observation de la terre, exploite six services thématiques : l’atmosphère, la marine, la terre, le changement climatique, la sécurité et la gestion des urgences. Il fournit des données opérationnelles et des services librement accessibles, offrant aux utilisateurs des informations fiables et actualisées sur notre planète et son environnement. Copernicus est coordonné et géré par la Commission et mis en Å“uvre en partenariat avec les États membres, l’Agence spatiale européenne (ESA), l’Organisation européenne pour l’exploitation de satellites météorologiques (EUMETSAT), le Centre européen pour les prévisions météorologiques à moyen terme (ECMWF), les agences de l’UE et Mercator Ocean International, entre autres.
Plus d’informations sont disponibles dans [la déclaration conjointe de Copernicus et de l’Organisation météorologique mondiale](https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-and-wmo-july-2023-track-be-hottest-month-record). Des données et plus d’informations sur le Service Copernicus concernant le changement climatique (3CS) sont disponibles [ici](https://climate.copernicus.eu/climate-datasets).
State aid: Commission approves €246 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production
The scheme will support the construction of at least 60 MW of electrolysis capacity. The aid will be awarded through a competitive bidding process planned to be concluded in 2023. The tender will be open to all companies established in the European Economic Area and operating, or wishing to build and operate, a hydrogen production unit in the Netherlands. The aid will take the form of a direct grant for a 7-to-15-year period.
The scheme will contribute to the Netherlands’s efforts to achieve 500 MW of electrolyser capacity in 2025 and 3-4 GW by 2030. It will also support the EU’s ambitions to install at least 6 GW of renewable hydrogen-based electrolysers and the production of up to 1 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2024, and at least 40 GW with a production of up to 10 million tonnes of domestic renewable hydrogen in the EU by 2030.
The Commission assessed the measure under EU State aid rules, in particular [Article 107(3)(c)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:12008E107) the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which enables Member States to support the development of certain economic activities under certain conditions, and the [2022 Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:52022XC0218(03)) (‘CEEAG’). On this basis, the Commission approved the Dutch scheme under EU State aid rules.
Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “This €246 million Dutch scheme is another example of how we work towards securing Europe’s decarbonised future. It will help ramping up the production of renewable hydrogen and facilitate the greening of sectors that are otherwise difficult to decarbonise. The aid will support the most cost-effective projects. And this while minimising possible distortions of competition.”
A press release is available [online.](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3967)
State aid: Commission approves €2.36 billion Hungarian scheme for accelerated investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
The European Commission has approved a €2.36 billion (approximately HUF 880 billion) Hungarian scheme for accelerated investments in strategic sectors to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the [Green Deal Industrial Plan](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_510). The scheme was approved under the State aid [Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework](https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/state-aid/ukraine_en).
Under this measure, the aid will take the form of (i) direct grants; and/or (ii) tax advantages. The measure will be open to companies producing relevant equipment, namely batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, heat-pumps, electrolysers, equipment for carbon capture usage and storage, as well as key components designed and primarily used as direct input for the production of such equipment or related critical raw materials necessary for their production.
The Commission concluded that the Hungarian scheme is necessary, appropriate and proportionate to accelerate the green transition and facilitate the development of certain economic activities, which are of importance for the implementation of the [Green Deal Industrial Plan](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_510), in line with Article 107(3)(c) TFEU and the conditions set out in the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework. On this basis, the Commission approved the aid measure under EU State aid rules.
Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “This €2.36 billion Hungarian scheme will support investments towards a net-zero economy. The scheme is open to strategic sectors producing batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, heat-pumps, electrolysers, equipment for carbon capture usage and storage and key components for such equipment. It will support investments and help Hungary to integrate renewable energy in its economy, without unduly disturbing competition”.
A press release is available [online](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_3851).
State aid: Commission approves €63 million Italian schemes to support newspaper publishers, radio, TV broadcasters and press agencies
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two Italian schemes with a total budget of €63 million to support newspaper and periodicals publishers, as well as news publishers, radio and TV broadcasters and press agencies.
Both schemes are aimed at (i) supporting companies in the publishing sector that facing financial difficulties due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and of Russia’s war against Ukraine, and (ii) protecting media pluralism.
Under the first scheme, with a budget of €28 million, the aid will take the form of direct grants to newspaper and periodicals publishers. The aid amount is based on the number of paper copies of newspaper and periodicals sold in 2021, with €0,05 per paper copy. Under the second scheme, with a budget of €35 million, the aid will take the form of direct grants to news publishers, radio and TV broadcasters and press agencies. This scheme will support investments by the eligible beneficiaries in digital transformation with up to 70% of the investment costs.
The Commission assessed both schemes under EU State aid rules, in particular [Article 107(3)(c)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX:12008E107) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which enables Member States to support the development of certain economic activities or areas. The Commission found that the measures are necessary and appropriate to achieve the objectives pursued, namely the development of the news media sector, wide access to newspapers and periodicals, and promotion of media pluralism. The Commission concluded that the measure is proportionate, i.e. limited to the minimum necessary, and will have a limited impact on competition and trade between Member States. On this basis, the Commission approved the Italian schemes under EU State aid rules.
The non-confidential version of the decisions will be made available under the case numbers SA.106115 and SA.106114 in the [State aid register](http://ec.europa.eu/competition/state_aid/register/) on the Commission’s [competition](http://ec.europa.eu/competition/index_en.html)website once any confidentiality issues have been resolved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Sinkevičius participates in G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting
Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, is today in Chennai, India, to participate in the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting, in the run-up to the [Leaders’ Summit](https://www.g20.org/en/g20-india-2023/new-delhi-summit/) in New Delhi on 9-10 September.
The Commissioner will notably discuss a sustainable and resilient [blue economy](https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/ocean/blue-economy_en), and a resource-efficient and [circular economy](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/strategy/circular-economy-action-plan_en), in the context of the [European Green Deal](https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en#:~:text=Climate%20change%20and%20environmental%20degradation,of%20greenhouse%20gases%20by%202050). He will also address climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity loss and deforestation. In the margins of the meeting, Commissioner Sinkevičius attended on Thursday the launch of the industry-led Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Industry Coalition proposed by India, stressing the importance of businesses scaling up action to achieve the circular economy transition.
President von der Leyen travels to Manila to take EU-Philippines partnership forward
Next Monday 31 July, President Ursula von der Leyen will be in Manila, in the Philippines, where she will meet President Ferdinand Marcos with the aim of moving forward the partnership between the European Union and the Philippines.
The two Presidents will discuss several matters of common interest such as trade, security, and the green and digital transitions. After their meeting, they will deliver a press statement which will be broadcast live on [EbS](https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/1) at +/- 5:15 CEST.
Later on Monday, President von der Leyen will deliver a speech at a business event which will focus on how to promote stronger trade and investment relation between the EU and the Philippines. The speech will be broadcast live on [EbS](https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/live/1) at +/- 9:25 CEST.
[Tentative agendas](https://ec.europa.eu/transparency/documents-register/search?query=eyJjYXRlZ29yeU9iamVjdHMiOltdLCJjYXRlZ29yaWVzIjpbXSwidHlwZU9iamVjdHMiOltdLCJ0eXBlcyI6W10sImRlcGFydG1lbnRPYmplY3RzIjpbXSwiZGVwYXJ0bWVudHMiOltdLCJsYW5ndWFnZSI6ImVuIiwia2V5d29yZHNTZWFyY2hUeXBlIjoiQUxMIiwidGFyZ2V0IjoiVElUTEVfQU5EX0NPTlRFTlQiLCJzb3J0QnkiOiJET0NVTUVOVF9EQVRFX0RFU0MiLCJpc1JlZ3VsYXIiOnRydWUsImtleXdvcmRzIjoibGlzdGUgZGVzIHBvaW50cyBwcsOpdnVzIiwicmVmZXJlbmNlIjoiIiwicGFnZSI6MX0%3D) for forthcoming Commission meetings
Note that these items can be subject to changes.
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