The European Year of Youth 2022 is the theme of the coupon that ONCE will dedicate to Europe Day on 9 May. Five million coupons will be distributed, following the collaboration agreement signed between the ONCE Social Group and the European Parliament. The coupon was presented on 3rd May at the European Parliament Office in […]
Russia must return stolen airplanes, demand MEPs
MEPs applaud European transport and tourism operators for helping refugees from Ukraine, demand Russia return stolen airplanes and call on the EU to tighten sanctions on Russia. European transport operators are offering Ukrainian citizens free travel by train, bus, ship or plane and this is highly appreciated, says a resolution on the impact of Russia’s […]
Eurobarometer: Europeans approve EU’s response to the war in Ukraine
A Flash Eurobarometer survey in all EU Member States published today shows large consensus among EU citizens in favour of the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The majority of Europeans think that since the war started, the EU has shown solidarity (79%) and has been united (63%) and fast (58%) in its reaction. […]
EUIPO commemorates Europe Day 2022 with solidarity concert
The concert will take place at the ADDA on Sunday, May 8 at 12:00. Invitations can be purchased through www.conciertoeuropa.eu (sold out). Every year the institutions of the European Union pay tribute to Europe Day. This date marks the anniversary of the “Schuman Declaration” of May 1950, in which the French minister after whom the […]
New European Bauhaus: five lighthouse projects to be financed across Europe
Today, the Commission is announcing the five selected projects for the €25 million call for the development of ‘lighthouse demonstrators‘ of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The Commission is currently negotiating grant agreements with the selected beneficiaries. The projects will create more sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful spaces in locations across the EU and will involve citizens […]
New tool to protect internal market against distortive foreign subsidies
To ensure a level playing field for all companies operating in the internal market, member states agreed a negotiating mandate for the regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market. The regulation aims to address the distortions created by subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies operating in the EU’s single market. It establishes a comprehensive framework for the […]
HORIZON EUROPE: A sustainable and green rail system
Expected Outcome DESTINATION 4 – A sustainable and green rail system In order to improve the existing sustainability performances of railway systems, new innovative products and services need to be developed, tested and deployed. On the basis of leading-edge technologies to minimize the overall energy and resource consumption and environmental impact of the railway system, […]
Parliament wants to give more powers to Europol, but with supervision
On Wednesday, the European Parliament plenary gave its final green light to granting new powers to Europol. With 480 in favour, 143 against, and 20 abstaining, MEPs endorsed the deal reached in February by Parliament and Council negotiators on strengthening the mandate of Europol, the EU’s police agency, which supports police investigations carried out by the member […]
Ministers welcome assessment of national plans for Bulgaria and Sweden
Main results ECOFIN – 3 May 2022 Ministers focused on the economic recovery in Europe. They exchanged views on the Council implementing decisions on the approval of national recovery and resilience plans for Bulgaria and Sweden. In order to formally adopt the decisions, the written procedure will be started shortly after the informal meeting held today. At the […]