The European Commission has published a new, ambitious Action Plan to boost the European Union’s Capital Markets Union (CMU) over the coming years. The EU’s top priority is to ensure that Europe recovers from the unprecedented economic crisis caused by coronavirus. Developing the EU’s capital markets, and ensuring access to market financing, will be essential […]
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SOTEU 2020: President Von der Leyen sets the course for Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen today pledged that the European Commission will drive a sustainable and transformational recovery that will give Europe a global platform to lead economically, environmentally and geopolitically. MAIN HIGHLIGHTS of the State of the Union 2020 The response to coronavirus – and protecting Europe’s health in the future The President […]
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Statement by the European Commission following the extraordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee
Recently, a meeting took place in London between Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and Michael Gove, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. Following the publication by the UK government of the draft “United Kingdom Internal Market Bill” on 9 September 2020, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič called for an extraordinary meeting of the EU-UK Joint Committee to request the UK government to elaborate […]
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Get involved in the State of the European Union – 16 September 2020
The 2020 State of the European Union debate (SOTEU) comes at a time of uncertainty. Europe faces one of its toughest years yet as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact all aspects of society. It is a time of resonating change, a time of great upheaval as European and global economies have been hit hard […]
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Returning to free movement across borders is of utmost importance
A swift return to a fully functional Schengen area is needed to safeguard freedom of movement and ensure the EU’s economic recovery, says the Civil Liberties Committee. Civil Liberties Committee MEPs express their concern about the current situation of internal border controls in the Schengen area and their impact on people and businesses, in a resolution adopted on Thursday […]
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Military Solidarity in action: assistance in the fight against COVID-19 in Europe
From the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the armed forces of EU Member States have played a critical role in fighting the virus – abroad, at home and in European solidarity. They are providing transport and logistic support, building field hospitals in record time, deploying their medical staff, and supporting national authorities and services. The […]
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Video conference on the Eurogroup, 8 May 2020
The Eurogroup is an informal body where the ministers of the euro area member states discuss matters relating to their shared responsibilities related to the euro. Tasks Its main task is to ensure close coordination of economic policies among the euro area member states. It also aims to promote conditions for stronger economic growth. The Eurogroup is also responsible for preparing the Euro Summit meetings […]
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Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), 12 March 2020
Agenda highlights Trade ministers will focus on the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference, recent developments in trade relations with China and the United States, as well as the impact the COVID-19 outbreak could have on supply chains and trade flows. WTO Ministerial Conference The Council will review the preparations for the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, taking place on 8 to 11 June 2020 in Nur-Sultan, […]
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The first 100 days of the new Comission
The new Commission led by President Ursula von der Leyen took office on 1 December 2019. Within its first 100 days, the Commission focused on delivering its most important priorities set in the President’s political guidelines. Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 As early as day 11, the Commission presented a European Green Deal, a roadmap to […]
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