| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | PRES/13/517 (02.12.13) |
| Publication Date | 02/12/2013 |
| Content Type | Legislation, News |
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Main results of the Council: The Council agreed on a general approach concerning a draft directive on electronic invoicing in the field of public procurement. It also reached a general approach on a draft directive concerning actions for damages for breaches of antitrust law, which aims to facilitate damage claims by victims of antitrust violations and to allow them to receive full compensation. The Council exchanged views on the European Semester 2014 for coordination of economic policies. In this context, it adopted conclusions on industrial policy, single market policy and smart regulation. Ministers took note of the progress made in the EU's trade mark system with a view to its modernisation, which includes improved accessibility to EU companies, lower costs and increased speed and predictability. The Council took note of the provisional agreement with the European Parliament regarding a draft directive on collective management of copyright and multi-territorial licensing of rights for online music. A number of other legislative acts were formally adopted without discussion, including the regulation laying down the EU's multiannual financial framework for 2014-2020. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/intm/139863.pdf |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Culture, Education and Research, Internal Markets, Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
