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Marking the European Commission’s 2500th College meeting

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:22:13 +0200

Read how the European Commission's College of Commissioners contributes to the EU legislative process by adopting proposals on the occasion of their 2,500th meeting

EU makes progress in ensuring secure and affordable energy for all

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 15:32:50 +0200

The EU has withstood critical risks to its security of energy supply, regained control over the energy market and prices, and accelerated the transition towards climate neutrality.

Mario Draghi delivers his report on the future of EU competitiveness

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:09:07 +0200

The findings of the report will contribute to the Commission’s work on a new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and competitiveness.

First delivery of Mpox vaccine doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:17:12 +0200

Today, close to 100,000 mpox vaccine doses will arrive in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), making these the first delivery of the vaccine to the country. A second delivery amounting to around 100,000 vaccines is expected to arrive in the coming days.

Putting culture at the heart of European cities

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:45:12 +0200

Learn about an EU initiative, which celebrates the richness and diversity of cultures in Europe by each year naming different cities the European Capitals of Culture

Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture delivers its final report

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:41:57 +0200

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen received today the final report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture, handed over by the group's chair, Professor Peter Strohschneider.

President von der Leyen talks up EU enlargement at the Bled Strategic Forum

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:27:57 +0200

During a keynote speech yesterday, President von der Leyen reviewed the remarkable turnaround and the progress achieved in EU enlargement policy during her current term as Commission President.

President von der Leyen addresses EU's energy security and defence spending at GLOBSEC Forum 2024

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:28:37 +0200

President Ursula von der Leyen was in Prague on Friday, where she participated to the GLOBSEC Forum 2024 where she addressed EU's energy security and defence spending. She also received the Czech and Slovak Transatlantic Award granted by GLOBSEC.

How the EU can help you find a job

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:51:04 +0200

A key benefit of EU citizenship is the EU’s principle of free movement of workers.

The EU works to bring you better WiFi and connections

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:50:11 +0200

The EU has set an ambitious goal to make Europe the most connected continent by 2030, so everyone can enjoy the opportunities that the digital transition brings.

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day: EU reaffirms its support

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:37:00 +0200

As Ukraine today celebrates its Independence Day, the EU is reconfirming its unwavering support to the country as it defends itself against Russia, for as long as it takes.

Culture moves Europe: How the EU promotes culture and creativity

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:51:42 +0200

The EU plays a key role in supporting and promoting culture across EU countries, recognising its importance to society, the economy and international relations.

World Humanitarian Day: EU provides aid globally and protects local aid workers

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:55:09 +0200

August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, which is an opportunity to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide.

Less plastic waste means cleaner beaches

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:18:34 +0200

Have you noticed anything different about the caps on plastic bottles lately?

Commission coordinates procurement and donation of vaccine to support Africa CDC in addressing the Mpox outbreak

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:52:41 +0200

The European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority, HERA, will procure and donate 175,420 doses of the only FDA and EMA-approved mpox vaccine, as an immediate response to the mpox outbreak in Africa.

RescEU firefighting airplanes production launched

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:31:05 +0200

The production of twelve amphibious firefighting planes to make up the permanent rescEU fleet has been launched following agreements signed by a number of EU Member States with the Canadian Commercial Corporation.

Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 15:05:56 +0200

Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience.

Consumer goods you can carry in your suitcase

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:19:19 +0200

Despite freedom of movement of goods within the EU, there are certain rules on taking certain consumer goods from one EU country to another.

Travelling with your pets in Europe

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:44:21 +0200

It’s not just EU citizens who enjoy freedom of movement within the European Union.

AI Act enters into force

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:13:31 +0200

On 1 August 2024, the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) has entered into force. The Act aims to foster responsible artificial intelligence development and deployment in the EU.

Europe working together to save lives

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:19:33 +0200

The EU plays a critical role in coordinating disaster responses across Europe and beyond, addressing epidemics, floods, storms, forest fires, earthquakes, and human-induced disasters.

EU at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: unity, solidarity and diversity

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 09:43:35 +0200

Learn how the EU promoted values of peace, unity and solidarity at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and about what the EU does for sport

How EU citizens help shape EU laws and policy

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:18:11 +0200

Read about the ways EU citizens can get involved with and influence policy making in the EU, from helping initiate new proposals to debating existing policies

2024 Rule of Law Report: EU better equipped to face rule of law challenges

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:55:27 +0200

The Commission has published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report which monitors significant developments and takes stock of the rule of law situation in all EU countries.

New law to make products on the EU market more sustainable

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:14:27 +0200

Read about a new EU law that enables ecodesign requirements and information to be set for almost all categories of physical goods that come onto the EU market

Transforming rail: More convenient and sustainable train travel in the EU

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:57:29 +0200

Travelling by train in Europe is becoming more convenient and sustainable thanks to recent EU initiatives. New regulations for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to improve rail connectivity and make travel greener have recently entered into force.

European Health Insurance Card: keeping you safe while travelling abroad

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:38:31 +0200

The EHIC allows you to receive necessary and urgent medical care abroad, including for chronic or existing illnesses, as well as pregnancy and childbirth. EHIC is valid in any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

#WaterWiseEU: A campaign to transform how we think about water in Europe

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:25:05 +0200

Learn about and join the EU's campaign to understand why Europe's water systems are broken and about the solutions that will transform how they are managed

Know your EU passenger rights before you travel

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:18:37 +0200

All packed, and ready to go? For those of you heading off on a summer break soon, we hope your travel plans don’t go wrong, but if they should, you should know that EU travel rules cover passengers in a number of eventualities.

Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties on Chinese battery electric vehicles

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 10:43:01 +0200

The Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from China. The anti-subsidy investigation showed that the BEV value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidisation, which is causing a threat of economic injury to producers in the EU.