This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today published a Recommendation calling on EU Member States to review outbound investments of their companies into non-EU countries. The Recommendation applies to three technology areas of strategic importance as well as the highest risk – semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum […]Commission calls on Member States to review outbound investments and assess risks to economic security
January 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today published a Recommendation calling on EU Member States to review outbound investments of their companies into non-EU countries. The Recommendation applies to three technology areas of strategic importance as well as the highest risk – semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum […]Member States made significant progress in VAT Compliance in 2022, but continued efforts are still needed
December 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Most EU Member States made significant progress in Value-Added Tax (VAT) collection between 2018 and 2022, according to a new report released by the European Commission today. The annual VAT Gap in the EU Report, which measures the difference between theoretically expected VAT revenues […]Commission takes further steps to help Member States recover from climate disasters
October 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission is taking further steps to support Member States affected by unprecedented climate-related disasters. As announced by European Commission President von der Leyen during her visit to Poland on 19 September 2024, the Commission is proposing amendments to three EU regulations […]Convergence Report reviews Member States’ progress towards joining the euro area
June 27, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has published the 2024 Convergence Report in which it provides its assessment of the progress non-euro area Member States have made towards adopting the euro. The report covers the six non-euro area Member States that are legally committed to adopting […]Commission secures access for Member States to 665,000 doses of zoonotic influenza vaccines to prevent avian flu
June 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) as part of its mandate on preparedness, has signed on behalf of participating Member States, a joint procurement framework contract for the supply of up to665,000 pre-pandemic vaccine doses of the up-to-date Zoonotic Influenza […]Commission calls on Member States to step up Schengen cooperation
November 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission is adopting a Recommendation for increased cooperation between Member States in the Schengen area. It is accompanied by a report on the consultations carried out by the Schengen Coordinator with Member States in relation to long-lasting internal border controls. A formal […]Commission shares good practices to further enhance cooperation on EU asylum procedures among Member States
November 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is presenting today a set of good practices to ensure the effectiveness of the Dublin III Regulation, which had been announced by President von der Leyen earlier in June as part of the implementation of the Dublin Roadmap. In her letter to […]Samoa Agreement: EU and its Member States sign new Partnership Agreement with the Members of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States
November 15, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and its Member States signed today a new Partnership Agreement with the Members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) that will serve as an overarching legal framework for their relations for the next twenty years. This agreement succeeds the Cotonou Agreement […]Digital Public Services: Member States step up efforts in value-based and interoperable digital government
July 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today’s report on the implementation of the 2020 Berlin Declaration on value-based digital government shows that Member States are improving in digital literacy and in introducing innovative technologies in their public services. However, they need to work more on social participation and digital inclusion, […]Eurobarometer: Europeans welcome EU support to reforms in the Member States
May 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Europeans appreciate that the EU provides expertise and helps Member States in the design and implementation of reforms across wide range of policy areas. This is one of the key conclusions of a flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in April 2023, which confirms the importance and need […]MEPs assess Commission’s rule of law monitoring in the member states
March 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Parliament points to worrying trends based on the Commission’s latest findings across the EU and highlights specific concerns in the three member states. During a joint debate on rule of law issues on Thursday, MEPs discussed with Commission Vice-President Jourová recent events and allegations of democratic backsliding in Greece, Spain, and Malta. They also voted […]Labour migration: Commission and Member States enhance cooperation to tackle shortages in the EU labour market
January 11, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, and Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, welcomed migration and employment experts from EU Member States at the first meeting of the Labour Migration Platform in Brussels. The platform has been set up to advance […]Equality package: Commission proposes new rules for the recognition of parenthood between Member States
December 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation aimed at harmonising at EU level the rules of private international law relating to parenthood. The proposal is focused on the best interests and the rights of the child. It will provide legal clarity […]Single Market: Commission committed to transparency and cooperation with Member States
September 27, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following the recent proposal on new rules for addressing Single Market future emergencies, the Commission is today showcasing the availibility of essential existing tools to ensure the free movement of goods and services for smooth functioning of the Single Market. First, the Commission is […]Commission joins forces with Member States to launch a Collaborative Cloud for Europe’s cultural heritage
June 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has launched a dialogue with Member States on the joint creation of a Collaborative Cloud for Cultural Heritage to help safeguard European cultural treasures through a digital infrastructure. The Cloud aims at fostering cooperation and co-creation among cultural, creative and technology […]Commission welcomes Member States’ targets for a more social Europe by 2030
June 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At their meeting today, EU employment and social affairs ministers presented their national targets to deliver on the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan by 2030. The Commission welcomes the Member States’ strong commitment to making Europe fair, inclusive and full of opportunities. […]Coronavirus: Commission secures an agreement with Moderna to adapt delivery schedules to Member States’ needs
June 3, 2022 by 3 Comments
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the vaccine developer Moderna have reached an agreement to ensure that the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines is adapted to the needs of Member States. On the basis of this agreement, the company will postpone the delivery of some doses initially planned […]Member States, workers and employers agree on the need to recognise COVID-19 as an occupational disease
May 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday, Member States, workers and employers in the EU Advisory Committee on Safety and Health at Work (ACSH) reached an agreement on the need to recognise COVID-19 as an occupational disease in health and social care and in domiciliary assistance and, in a pandemic […]Coronavirus: Commission secures an agreement with BioNTech-Pfizer to adapt delivery schedules to Member States’ needs
May 16, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the vaccine developers, BioNTech and Pfizer, reached an agreement to better address Member States needs for COVID-19 vaccines for the months ahead. This will ensure Member States have access to the vaccines when they need them – including future […]Ukraine refugees: Operational guidelines to support Member States in applying the Temporary Protection Directive
March 18, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the start of the Russian military invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, more than 3 million people have fled the country, with UN estimates suggesting that more than half of them are children. To respond to this unprecedented situation, the EU agreed in […]Women on boards: committees give green light for negotiations with member states
March 17, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the Women’s Rights and Legal Affairs Committees backed talks with the Council of the EU on a bill to increase gender balance on corporate boards. Once confirmed by plenary, negotiations can move forward on the draft legislation aimed at ensuring gender parity […]European Commission ensures another acceleration of deliveries of vaccine doses to Member States
December 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today agreed with BioNtech-Pfizer to accelerate the delivery of its mRNA vaccine to Member States, starting in a few weeks. In Q1 of 2022, BioNtech-Pfizer will deliver an additional 20 million vaccine doses (5 million in January, 5 million in February […]European Commission obtains further acceleration of deliveries of vaccine doses to Member States
December 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has reached an agreement with Moderna to accelerate the delivery of its mRNA vaccine to EU Member States that have a short-term need, in particular Germany. Moderna agreed to anticipate the delivery of 10 million doses to December for Germany. This […]New rules on VAT rates offer Member States more flexibility while supporting the EU’s green, digital and public health priorities
December 7, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached by EU finance ministers today to update the current rules governing value-added tax (VAT) rates for goods and services. These new rules will provide governments with more flexibility in the rates they can apply and ensure equal treatment […]Circular economy: Commission takes action against five Member States to improve waste management
November 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Annual waste generation from all economic activities in the EU amounts to 2.5 billion tonnes, or 5 tonnes per capita a year, and each citizen produces on average nearly half a tonne of municipal waste. In its Circular Economy Action Plan, the Commission has […]Commission welcomes political support by Member States to improve the protection of bees
June 29, 2021 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. A clear majority of Member States have supported the Commission’s proposal for a protection goal of 10% today at the AGRIFISH Council, following a political discussion at the request of the European Commission. The 10% threshold supported by the Ministers will now be taken into account by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to […]SURE: Commission proposes additional €3.7 billion to six Member States to protect jobs and incomes
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has proposed to the Council to grant an additional €3.7 billion of financial assistance to six Member States under SURE, the €100 billion instrument designed to protect jobs and incomes affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposals follow formal requests for additional […]Commission disburses further €13 billion under SURE to six Member States
March 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed €13 billion to six EU Member States in the sixth instalment of financial support under the SURE instrument. This is the third disbursement in 2021. As part of today’s operations, Czechia has received €1 billion, Belgium €2.2 billion, Spain […]Commission supports reform projects in Member States for more jobs and sustainable growth
March 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission approved 226 projects in all 27 Member States that will support their efforts in designing and implementing national reforms to enhance growth. These support actions are delivered in the framework of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) and will have a total […]Coronavirus: Commission Statement on consulting Member States on proposal to prolong and adjust State aid Temporary Framework
October 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has sent to Member States for consultation a draft proposal to prolong until 30 June 2021 the State aid Temporary Framework, adopted on 19 March 2020 to support the economy in the context of the coronavirus outbreak, and adjust its […]5G security: Member States report on progress on implementing the EU toolbox and strengthening safety measures
July 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Press release by the European Commission and the German Presidency of the Council of the EU Today, EU Member States, with the support of the European Commission and ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, published a report on the progress made in implementing the […]Coronavirus: Member States agree on an interoperability solution for mobile tracing and warning apps
June 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Member States, with the support of the Commission, have agreed on a set of technical specifications to ensure a safe exchange of information between national contact tracing apps based on a decentralised architecture. This concerns the vast majority of tracing apps that were already […]State aid: Commission approves €3.2 billion public support by seven Member States for a pan-European research and innovation project in all segments of the battery value chain
December 9, 2019 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 Important Project of Common European interest (“IPCEI”) jointly notified by Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden to support research and innovation in the common European priority area of batteries. The seven […]
