This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European […]European Green Deal: EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency
March 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European […]Ukraine, one year after: MEPs debate the energy outlook with the Commission and IEA
March 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Speakers highlighted that while the EU managed to save energy and diversify its supply, it now has to develop its own production and adapt to a new energy reality. You can watch the recording of the debate and the press conference. In a meeting […]Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region: EU allocates €50 million in humanitarian aid as Commissioner Lenarčič visits Madagascar
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission announced today new funding of €50 million in humanitarian aid for the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region. These funds will help combat food insecurity and malnutrition, improve access to basic services, enhance disaster preparedness and promote education in emergencies throughout the […]Fiscal policy guidance for 2024: Promoting debt sustainability and sustainable and inclusive growth
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is today providing guidance to Member States on the conduct and coordination of fiscal policy for next year. This guidance comes as discussions on the future economic governance framework are ongoing. Overall, fiscal policies in 2024 should ensure medium-term debt sustainability and […]EU Solidarity with Ukraine: one year of temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine
March 9, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission adopted today the Communication on Temporary Protection Directive. The Directive was triggered for the first time on 4 March 2022 in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, to protect people fleeing the war. Since then around 4 million people were granted […]We cannot wait another 60 years to achieve gender equality
March 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On International Women’s day, Chair of the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee Robert Biedroń issued the following statement. “The European Parliament has made some significant steps towards achieving gender equality over the last twelve months. Parliament approved landmark rules to boost gender equality […]EU job seeker’s aid worth €1.9m for 559 dismissed workers in Belgium
March 8, 2023 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. 559 employees of TNT Belgium at Liège Airport who lost their jobs following a transfer of operations to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport should receive €1.9 million in EU aid. On Thursday, the Committee on Budgets approved Belgium’s request for support from the European Globalisation […]Commission welcomes political agreement on the European Year of Skills
March 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today by the European Parliament and Member States on the European Year of Skills. Following the announcement by President Ursula von der Leyen in her 2022 State of the Union address, the Commission submitted its proposal on […]Antitrust: Commission confirms unannounced inspections in the fragrance sector
March 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 7 March 2023, the European Commission carried out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies and an association active in the fragrance industry in various Member States. In parallel, the Commission has sent out formal requests for information to several companies active in […]Security Union: The renewed Schengen Information Systems enters into operation
March 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the upgraded Schengen Information System (SIS) enters into operation. SIS is the largest information sharing system for security and border management in Europe. It provides information on wanted or missing persons, third-country nationals with no legal right to stay in the Union and […]State aid: Commission approves amendment to Italian guarantee scheme, including up to €3 billion budget increase, in context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
March 7, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing Italian guarantee scheme, including an up to €3 billion budget increase, for the reinsurance of natural gas and electricity trade credit risk in the context of Russia’s war against […]Consumer protection: WhatsApp agrees to comply fully with EU rules, informing users better and respecting their choices on contract updates
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a dialogue with EU consumer protection authorities and the European Commission (CPC network), WhatsApp committed to being more transparent on changes to its terms of service. Moreover, the company will make it easier for users to reject updates when they disagree with them, […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the establishment of the International Centre for the Prosecution of Crimes of Aggression against Ukraine
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. “Russia’s invasion has brought unspeakable suffering to Ukraine. Almost one year ago the world discovered the horrors of Bucha. I was there myself and I have witnessed the atrocities committed by Russian forces. There is increasing evidence of direct attacks against civilians as well as […]Ocean biodiversity: global agreement on protection and sustainable use of resources and biodiversity in high seas
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, global negotiations concluded on the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss. The new treaty will allow to establish large-scale marine protected areas on the high seas, which are also […]EU mobilises over €47 million and launches Humanitarian Air Bridge to help people affected by the conflict in DRC
March 6, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The humanitarian situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is drastically deteriorating due to a significant further escalation of the conflict in North Kivu. The humanitarian community is facing a worsening situation and is increasingly overwhelmed by the needs of […]Our Ocean Conference: EU announces €816.5 million worth of commitments to protect the ocean
March 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU is confirming its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for actionfor the year 2023. These actions will be funded by €816.5 million. This is one of the biggest amounts ever […]EU launches new cooperation programmes with Morocco worth €624 million green transition, migration and reforms
March 3, 2023 by 2 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, in an official visit in Morocco, Neighbourhood and Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi announced newcooperation programmes worth €624 million in total to support Morocco’s transition to green energy, enhance cooperation on addressing irregular migration management and support Morocco’s ambitious reform plans in key areas […]Transatlantic partnership: President von der Leyen to visit Canada and the US next week
March 3, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. President von der Leyen will meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Joe Biden next week as she visits Canada and the US to discuss transatlantic relations, trade, strategic sectoral partnerships and cooperation in support of Ukraine. The transatlantic visit will start in Ottawa, […]State aid: Commission approves €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine
March 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €2 billion French guarantee scheme to support energy-consuming companies in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The scheme was approved under EU State aid rules, based on Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the […]Fluorinated gas emission reductions to advance EU fight against climate change
March 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament’s Environment Committee agrees to an ambitious reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases emissions, to further contribute to EU’s climate neutrality goal. On Wednesday members of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted their position on revising the EU’s legislative […]Road safety: Commission proposes updated requirements for driving licences and better cross-border enforcement of road traffic rules
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission today presented proposals to modernise driving licence rules, including the introduction of a digital driving licence valid throughout the EU, and new provisions to facilitate the enforcement of traffic rules across borders. More than 20,000 lives were lost on EU roads last […]New EU mechanism to protect local craft and industrial products
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Legal Affairs Committee adopted its position on a new scheme to ensure the geographical indication of traditional crafts is protected in the EU and globally. With 19 votes in favour, MEPs from the Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) adopted unanimously on Tuesday a draft […]Legislators strike deal on a new standard to fight greenwashing in the bond markets
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU negotiators on Tuesday struck a deal creating the first best in class standard for the issuing of green bonds. The “European Green Bonds Standard” (EUGBS), which companies issuing a bond can choose to comply with, will primarily enable investors to orient their investments […]Global Gateway: EIB and European Commission sign agreement to boost private sector investments in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
March 1, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission signed agreements for a total volume of €4 billion; consisting of a Guarantee Agreement that will mobilise up to €3.5 billion in lending and a €500 million Trust Fund contribution, to support businesses in […]Commission launches €7.5 million calls to support the integration of Ukrainian SMEs in the Single Market
March 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is launching two calls for proposals under the joint title “ReadyForEU”, with a total budget of €7.5 million. The two calls aim at helping Ukrainian entrepreneurs and businesses to benefit from the Single Market. The calls are funded under the Single […]Parliamentarians from across Europe discuss economic, social and budgetary issues
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The annual meeting on economic governance between MEPs and MPs from 29 European countries, including Ukraine, kicked off on Monday. The conference, which will end on Tuesday, was opened by EP President Roberta Metsola on Monday afternoon who told participants that Europe must remain […]Brexit: leading MEPs welcome EU-UK political agreement on Northern Ireland
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Statement by David McAllister, Bernd Lange and Nathalie Loiseau on the EU-UK political agreement to resolve outstanding issues relating to the Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland. “We welcome today’s political agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom, which shows that practical […]G7 Leaders’ Statement
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.EU agrees 10th package of sanctions against Russia
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the Council’s adoption of a 10th package of sanctions against Russia and those that support it in its illegal aggression against Ukraine. 24 February marks one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 9 years since the beginning of Russia’s […]Syria: EU organises airlifts with humanitarian aid to earthquake survivors
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the aftermath of one of the strongest earthquakes in the history of the region, a large number of people have lost their homes and livelihoods, who are therefore in need of emergency assistance. Syria Today, as part of an EU humanitarian air bridge for Syria, two planes with […]A new way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework
February 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This constitutes a comprehensive set of joint solutions aimed at addressing, in a definitive way, the practical challenges faced by citizens and businesses […]Commission provides support for 124 researchers from Ukraine who fled the war
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission officially announced the selection results of the MSCA4Ukraine initiative, which supports displaced researchers from Ukraine. 13 doctoral candidates and 111 postdoctoral researchers from Ukraine will be able to continue their work in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. […]Eurobarometer: EU citizens remain strongly in favour of Ukraine and of ensuring energy security
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey published today, almost one year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shows continued strong solidarity of Europeans with Ukraine and their support for the actions undertaken to support the country and its people. EU citizens also overwhelmingly support the acceleration of […]
