The new system will allow Member States to rapidly exchange and jointly process VAT data, leading to earlier detection of suspicious networks. The launch of the Transaction Network Analysis (TNA) tool comes as recent media investigations once again laid bare the huge costs of VAT fraud for public finances, with criminal gangs profiting at the […]
Antitrust: Commission fines AB InBev €200 million for restricting cross-border sales of beer
The European Commission has fined AB InBev €200 409 000 for breaching EU antitrust rules. AB InBev, the world’s biggest beer company, has abused its dominant position on the Belgian beer market by hindering cheaper imports of its Jupiler beer from the Netherlands into Belgium. Anheuser-Busch InBev NV/SA (AB InBev) is the world’s biggest beer […]
Digital Single Market: Cheaper calls to other EU countries as of 15 May
As of 15 May, a new maximum price will apply for all international calls and SMS within the EU. As a result, consumers calling from their country to another EU country will pay a maximum amount of 19 cents per minute (+VAT) and 6 cents per SMS message (+VAT). Following the end of roaming charges […]
EU Agency on drugs is recognised as a hub of excellence in Europe and internationally
The Commission has published a report positively evaluating the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), the EU Agency on drugs. The report confirms that, over the period 2013 to 2018, the Agency continued to be widely recognised as a true hub of scientific excellence in Europe and internationally, providing […]
The Key: an #EUandME short film directed by Valerie Muller and Angelin Preljocaj
Título: The Key: an #EUandME short film directed by Valerie Muller and Angelin Preljocaj Autor: Comisión Europea Duración: 05:53 Resumen: Los desastres ocurren durante una inspección de seguridad improvisada de un sitio de construcción. Los trabajadores deben trabajar juntos para arreglar el desastre, pero falta alguien … Fecha de Publicación: 13-05-2019
European Parliament’s highlights 2014-2019
Título: European Parliament’s highlights 2014-2019 Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 01:44 Resumen: ¿Qué ha logrado el Parlamento Europeo en cinco años? Desde las medidas para combatir el cambio climático hasta hacer que las vidas de los ciudadanos de la UE sean más seguras, el Parlamento ha aprobado legislación sobre todo tipo de temas, desde el medio ambiente hasta la […]
Postgraduate studies at the European University Institute
The European University Institute provides advanced academic training to PhD students. The EUI carries out research in a European perspective (fundamental research, comparative research and Community research). Doctoral programmes are offered in the following Departments: the Department of History and Civilisation the Department of Economics the Department of Law the Department of Political and Social […]
Cheaper international calls for European consumers
Título: Cheaper international calls for European consumers Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 01:31 Resumen: Europeans will now benefit from cheaper international mobile phone calls, while faster 5G networks begin to be rolled out next year. Fecha de Publicación: 15-05-2019
European Parliament achievements 2014-2018
With the EU elections coming up on 23-26 May, check out how the European Parliament’s work over the past five years has helped improve your daily life. Cheaper phone calls In force since June 2017, EU “roam like at home” rules mean that wherever you travel in the EU you can call, text and use mobile data […]