The hearings will start on 4 November and take place until 12 November. The Conference of Presidents also decided on the division of responsibilities among committees for the confirmation hearings. The detailed schedule of which Commissioner-designate will be heard at what time will be decided by the Conference of Presidents at its next meeting. The European Parliament […]
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The President and a delegation of the European Parliament attended the UN Future Summit and the Action Days
MEPs from the delegation to New York on 20-23 September welcome the UN’s Pact for the Future, adopted on 22 September, and its commitments to multilateralism for a more fair, equitable and inclusive future. Parliaments, they agreed, must now play their role in holding governments to account in delivering on these commitments, on human rights, […]
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EU participates in the UN General Assembly
A high-level delegation from the European Commission is attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this week. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, High Representative and Vice-President Josep Borrell, Vice-President Dubravka Šuica and Commissioners Stella Kyriakides, Didier Reynders, Ylva Johansson, Janez Lenarčič, Jutta […]
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New structure of the European Commission: Priorities and balance in the new leadership team
In a meeting today with the Conference of Presidents of the European Parliament, the President of the European Commission presented the planned structure for the new College of Commissioners, based on her political guidelines and the outcome of intensive negotiations with Member States. The main focus of this team is on prosperity, security and democracy, […]
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Future Commission discussed by EP leaders
EP leaders had an exchange of views with the President-elect of the Commission on the new College of Commissioners. At the invitation of European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen today discussed with leaders of the Political Groups of the European Parliament on the structure and portfolios of the proposed new […]
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EU provides €40 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparedness in Ukrain
In response to the continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the Commission is increasing its humanitarian funding for vulnerable Ukrainians with an additional €40 million before the winter. Of this amount, €35 million will go to humanitarian projects in Ukraine and €5 million to support Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in Moldova.. The main […]
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Commission disburses fourth payment of EUR 9.9 billion to Spain under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism
The Commission last week disbursed the fourth payment of EUR 9.9 billion (net of pre-financing) in grants to Spain under the Recovery and Resilience Mechanism (RRM). As with the other Member States, payments made to Spain under the RRM are performance-based and depend on Spain’s implementation of the investments and reforms outlined in its recovery […]
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Eurobarometer: Europeans see democracy and economic power as key strengths of the EU
A new Eurobarometer survey published today shows that Europeans identify respect for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law (38%) and economic, industrial, and trading power (34%) as the main strengths of the EU, followed by the good relationships and solidarity between the EU Member States (28%). As areas the EU should address as a priority, respondents most frequently mention the environment and […]
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EU’s first medical evacuation operation of Palestinians transfers children from Egypt to Spain
On 24 July, the first EU-coordinated medical evacuation operation of 16 Palestinian children and their family members took place from Egypt to Spain. The operation was financially and operationally supported by the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM), in close coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO), the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund (PCRF) and authorities of […]
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