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ISACA Provides Guidance Around EU’s Proposed Digital Operational Resilience Act

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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Reforms following the 2008 financial crisis helped strengthen the resilience of the financial sector, but did not fully address digital operational resilience.

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  • Reforms following the 2008 financial crisis helped strengthen the resilience of the financial sector, but did not fully address digital operational resilience.
  • The European Unions recently released Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) draft is designed to provide digital operational resilience rules for EU financial institutions, and ISACA provides guidance on this proposal in its new white paper, Digital Operational Resilience in the EU Financial Sector: A Risk-Based Approach .
  • To download a complimentary copy of Digital Operational Resilience in the EU Financial Sector, visit https://store.isaca.org/s/store#/store/browse/detail/a2S4w000004L1sxEAC .
  • In 2020, ISACA launched One In Tech, a philanthropic foundation that supports IT education and career pathways for under-resourced, under-represented populations.

Michel Barnier, at the EESC plenary session: "Brexit shows the EU is not a prison, but those who leave have to face the consequences"

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Friday, January 29, 2021
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For the first time after the signature of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Michel Barnier, Head of the European Commission Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom expressed publicly his views on the text during a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) January plenary session.

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  • For the first time after the signature of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement Michel Barnier, Head of the European Commission Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom expressed publicly his views on the text during a debate at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) January plenary session.
  • This agreement starts a new era of our relationship with the UK, but we will have to face together a number of issues in the future, said Barnier.
  • In his speech, Michel Barnier insisted on the fact that Brexit has no positive outcomes: This is a divorce, and nobody should be happy after a divorce.

An agreement based on four pillars

    • The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is based on four pillars.
    • This agreement preserves and defends the European single market.
    • The second priority was to put in place an ambitious social and economic cooperation in a number of fields.
    • The agreement also includes security among its priorities, taking into account current challenges shared by the EU and the UK, as terrorism, cybersecurity or human rights.
    • Finally, the agreement includes important arrangements in term of governance, with a number of bilateral bodies and committees (up to 19) that should be put in place to ensure the monitoring of its application.
    • The agreement has also defended the interest of a Member State, Ireland; it has proved that not only trade but also peace and stability are key priorities for the EU.
    • And he concluded: This is not the end of Brexit, there is still a long way to go.

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Press release: European Council President Charles Michel on the agreement on the future EU-UK relationship

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Friday, December 25, 2020
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The announcement that the negotiators have reached an agreement is a major step forward to establish a close relationship between the EU and the UK.

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  • The announcement that the negotiators have reached an agreement is a major step forward to establish a close relationship between the EU and the UK.
  • We thank the President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier for their tireless efforts.Charles Michel, President of the European Council:

    For our citizens and businesses a comprehensive agreement with our neighbour, friend and ally is the best outcome.

  • We will continue to uphold the same unity.These have been very challenging negotiations but the process is not over.
  • Now is the time for the Council and the European Parliament to analyse the agreement reached at negotiators level, before they give their green lights.

Press release - EU-UK: MEPs still in favour of agreement, but welcome no-deal preparations

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Saturday, December 19, 2020
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They welcomed Fridays upcoming vote on contingency measures in preparation for a possible no-deal scenario.

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  • They welcomed Fridays upcoming vote on contingency measures in preparation for a possible no-deal scenario.
  • The too short deadline for the negotiation of such an unprecedented deal was set by the UK, they recalled.
  • Echoing chief EU negotiator Michel Barnier, MEPs called for the EUs fishing fleet to be given unfettered access to UK waters.
  • Several MEPs welcomed Thursdays sealing of a deal that guarantees, among others, citizens rights and peace on the island of Ireland.

Press release - Statement of the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament on the EU-UK future relationship negotiations

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Friday, December 18, 2020
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The Conference of Presidents

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  • The Conference of Presidents

    1.

  • In this respect, stands ready to organise an extraordinary plenary session towards the end of December, in case an agreement is reached by midnight on Sunday 20th December, for the European Parliament to debate the outcome of negotiations and consider granting its consent;

    3.

  • Recalls the Political Guidelines for the Next European Commission 2019/2024 which state that my Commission will always propose that provisional application of trade agreements take place only once the European Parliament has given its consent;

    5.

  • Is grateful for the dedicated and professional work of the EUs Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier, and the UK Taskforce, who are working tirelessly for a positive outcome and welcomes their extremely close and regular cooperation with the European Parliament, in particular the UK Coordination Group, which has been fully informed and consulted at every step of the negotiations.

Approved Oil Keeps Staff Safe with Increased COVID-19 Safety Measures

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Friday, December 4, 2020
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Our bathroom sinks have been converted to be touchless, and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers have also been installed throughout our facilities.

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  • Our bathroom sinks have been converted to be touchless, and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers have also been installed throughout our facilities.
  • We have moved away from our previous water dispensers, opting for contactless models that operate on a foot pedal.
  • We practice sanitary and safety measures as advised by the NYC Department of Health, including social distance markers, 6-foot distance, face masks, and restricted entry into our facilities.
  • We continue to work closely with the New York State Energy Coalition (NYSEC) to uphold all safety and service protocols.

Article - Deal on EU-UK relations must not compromise EU values

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that the EU will continue pursuing a deal that is mutually beneficial.

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  • Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said that the EU will continue pursuing a deal that is mutually beneficial.
  • Withdrawal agreement must be fully respected

    MEPs stressed the importance of reaching an agreement without compromising the EUs interests and values.

  • Covid-19 recovery plan

    MEPs also discussed other issues tackled by EU leaders during the 15-16 October summit, including the pandemic and long-term budget.

  • "Stop bullying the European Parliament by accusing us, through fake news, of being the ones blocking an agreement.

Invitation letter by President Charles Michel to the members of the European Council ahead of their meeting on 15-16 October 2020

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
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I look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming European Council meeting on 15-16 October.

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  • I look forward to welcoming you to our upcoming European Council meeting on 15-16 October.
  • The European Council will start on Thursday afternoon at 3pm with our traditional exchange of views with European Parliament President, David Sassoli.
  • We will then move on to EU-UK negotiations together with Michel Barnier.
  • It is in the interests of both sides to have an agreement in place before the end of the transition period.

Press release - Statement of the UK Coordination Group and the leaders of the political groups of the EP

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Saturday, September 12, 2020
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The UKCG and the EP political group leaders issued the following statement after meeting with Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier and Joint Committee Co-Chair Maro efovi, on Friday.

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  • The UKCG and the EP political group leaders issued the following statement after meeting with Chief EU Negotiator Michel Barnier and Joint Committee Co-Chair Maro efovi, on Friday.
  • EP political group leaders and UKCG members are deeply concerned and disappointed that the UK Government published an Internal Market Bill that clearly represents a serious and unacceptable breach of international law.
  • It violates the Withdrawal Agreement that was signed and ratified by the current UK Government and Parliament less than a year ago.
  • Regarding the outcome of the eighth negotiating round, the European Parliament remains committed to an ambitious partnership with the UK.

Remarks by President Charles Michel following the video conference of the members of the European Council, 19 June 2020

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Saturday, June 20, 2020
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We had today the occasion to have this video conference at the level of the European Council.

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  • We had today the occasion to have this video conference at the level of the European Council.
  • It was the occasion to observe that on different points there is an emerging consensus, which is very positive.
  • And as you know, during this meeting, we repeated the mandate that we have decided at the European level.
  • We trust Michel Barnier and we will have the occasion to come back at the level of the European Council later on this important topic.