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This special briefing includes our latest observations regarding the politics behind EU policies on the following subjects:

• EU-Turkey relations

• Patents of COVID-19 vaccines

• EU Hydrogen Strategy (for premium subscribers only)

• International trade: EU-China CAI & GSP+ for the Philippines (for premium subscribers only)

• Digital: sport events broadcasting (for premium subscribers only)

• Employment: teleworking legislation (for premium subscribers only)

NB: the Commission pays attention to the size of EP majorities not only when voting on legislation, but also when own-initiative reports are being passed in the preparatory stages, hence the Commission is likely to shape the actual upcoming legislative proposals in line with these political majorities to avoid complications. Continue Reading