New value added tax (VAT) rules for online shopping came into force this week. This development comes in the context of efforts to ensure a more level playing field for all businesses, simplify cross-border e-commerce and introduce greater transparency for EU shoppers in terms of prices and choice. The EU VAT system was last updated […]
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European Commission endorses Spain’s recovery and resilience plan
The European Commission has adopted a positive assessment of Spain’s recovery and resilience plan. This is an important step towards the EU disbursing €69.5 billion in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) over the period 2021-2026. This financing will support the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures outlined in Spain’s recovery […]
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Acto de presentación del informe “Comprender nuestra naturaleza política”
Nos complace invitaros a la presentación del informe “Comprender nuestra naturaleza política” que el Centro Común de Investigación (JRC) de la Comisión Europea ha publicado en español. Este informe ha reunido a expertos internacionales de renombre de muchos campos de investigación diferentes. El resultado es un amplio documento interdisciplinar sobre los factores que dirigen el […]
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22 billion euros in new European Partnerships for social challenges
Today, the Commission launched 11 new European Partnerships together with industry, to boost investments in research and innovation and to overcome major climate and sustainability challenges, towards making Europe the first climate neutral economy and delivering on the European Green Deal. In line with the goals of the ‘twin’ green and digital transition, the Partnerships […]
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2021 G7 summit: Our shared agenda for global action to build back better
Charles Michel, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, represented the EU at this year’s G7 summit hosted in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. During the three-day meeting the G7 leaders discussed a wide range of pressing topics, including COVID-19, pandemic preparedness and economic recovery; geopolitical challenges and foreign […]
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Consulta el último Boletín de la Red de Información Europea de Andalucía
Cada mes, el Centro de Documentación Europea de Almería, junto con los de Centros de Documentación Europea de Córdoba, Granada y Sevilla, participa en la elaboración de un boletín informativo. En este boletín encontrarás información actualizada sobre: Actividades de la Red de Información Europea de Andalucía becas y empleo convocatorias normativa europea actualidad de la […]
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Brexit Adjustment Reserve: MEPs want swift disbursement of €5 billion fund
Parliament is now ready to negotiate with Council the details of the fund to help EU countries to counter the adverse consequences of the UK’s withdrawal. Support focused on countries and sectors worst affected by Brexit Eligibility period covers investments made from 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2023 Banking and financial sectors are excluded […]
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The Digital Certificate is now up to EU countries
MEPs see the EU Digital Covid Certificate as a tool to restore freedom and urge EU countries to implement it by 1 July. The certificate aims to enable easier and safer travel by proving someone has been vaccinated, had a negative Covid test or recovered from the disease. The infrastructure for it is in place […]
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Rights of EU citizens living in the UK
What are the rights of EU citizens living in the UK? Do you have EU citizen family or friends living in the UK? Have they already applied for settled status? The deadline is 30 June. The application process is now available. Since the UK left the European Union, millions of EU citizens living in […]
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