Newsletter May 2021

2021 Blue Economy Report published and presented on European Maritime Day

The European Commission published the 2021 Blue Economy Report which summarises the key data from Eurostat and other sources from all blue economy sectors.

Commission’s proposal on non-essential travel to EU and introduction of Digital Green Certificate

At the beginning of May, the European Commission proposed that Member States ease the current restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU to take into account the progress of vaccination and the changing epidemiological situation.

European Commission updates its Industrial Strategy to address COVID-19 developments

At the beginning of May, the European Commission updated the EU Industrial Strategy, first published in March 2020, to ensure that the circumstances following the COVID-19 crisis were taken into account.

Council conclusions on tourism in Europe for the next decade

On May 27 the Council published its conclusions on tourism in Europe until 2030. The document considers tourism as a cross-cutting economic and social activity with a wide-ranging impact on economic growth, employment and social and environmentally sustainable development.

European Commission Spring 2021 Economic Forecast shows brighter prospects

The Spring 2021 Economic Forecast published on May 12 estimates that the EU economy will grow by 4.2% in 2021, while the euro area economy will expand by 4.3%.

EU-US tariff increase suspended, and welcomed by EBI and partners

In March 2018, the Trump Administration imposed duties of 10% and 25% on aluminium and steel imports into the United States from the EU. Consequently, the EU adopted rebalancing measures in reaction to the US tariffs that included recreational boats and products.

European Tourism Covid-19 Safety Seal released

The European Standardisation Organisation (CEN) has developed a European standardisation deliverable for COVID-19 health and safety protocols in tourism services and establishments. This development comes after the European Commission took the initiative on the matter.

EBI webinar on the potential of recreational boating against marine litter

On Wednesday 19 May, EBI and its NGO partner The SeaCleaners (TSC) held a webinar titled “Harnessing the potential of recreational boating industry against marine litter”. Joining the event were Yvan Bourgnon, President and founder of The SeaCleaners, Andreea Strachinescu, Head of Unit at DG MARE, and Frédéric Silvert, Technical Director at TSC.

Newsletter May 2021

2021 Blue Economy Report published and presented on European Maritime Day

Commission’s proposal on non-essential travel to EU and introduction of Digital Green Certificate

European Commission updates its Industrial Strategy to address COVID-19 developments

Council conclusions on tourism in Europe for the next decade

European Commission Spring 2021 Economic Forecast shows brighter prospects

EU-US tariff increase suspended, and welcomed by EBI and partners

European Tourism Covid-19 Safety Seal released

EBI webinar on the potential of recreational boating against marine litter

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