The EU and its Member States are determined to increase and enhance joint defence spending in response to the unprecedented security challenges and threats facing Europe today. How much do EU member states spend on defence? Between 2021 and 2024, total defence expenditure by EU Member States increased by more than 30%. In 2024, it […]
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Commission simplifies rules on sustainability and EU investments, delivering over €6 billion in administrative relief
The European Commission has adopted a new package of proposals to simplify EU rules, boost competitiveness, and unlock additional investment capacity. This is a major step forward in creating a more favourable business environment to help EU companies grow, innovate, and create quality jobs. By bringing our competitiveness and climate goals together, we are creating […]
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A Clean Industrial Deal for competitiveness and decarbonisation in the EU
The Commission presents the Clean Industrial Deal, a bold business plan to support the competitiveness and resilience of our industry. The Deal will accelerate decarbonisation, while securing the future of manufacturing in Europe. Faced with high energy costs and fierce and often unfair global competition, our industries need urgent support. This Deal positions decarbonisation as […]
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Commission proposes to cut red tape and simplify business environment
The European Commission has adopted new proposals that will cut red tape and simplify EU rules for citizens and business. In the recent Competitiveness Compass, the Commission set out its vision to make the EU’s economy more prosperous and competitive, building on the recommendations of the Draghi report. To regain competitiveness and unleash growth, the EU needs to foster […]
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Commission brings relief to European consumers and businesses with Action Plan to save €260 billion annually by 2040
The EU is at a crucial turning point for its competitiveness, decarbonisation and security, with a clear need to act. Structurally high energy costs are hurting our citizens and businesses. The challenges are clear, and so is the role of the European Union to address them. Today, the Commission is putting forward an Action Plan with short-term […]
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Europol’s work and developments in European security, new meeting in Warsaw
The Joint Parliamentary Scrutiny Group (JPSG) on Europol met in Warsaw today, bringing together Members of the European Parliament to discuss Europol’s work and the evolving security landscape. With serious and organised crime posing an increasing threat to communities across Europe, discussions focused on the Agency’s operational impact, strategic direction and future […]
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Vasco Alves Cordeiro elected chair of the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget
At their first meeting of this new mandate, members of the Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) elected Vasco Alves Cordeiro as President and Emil Boc as First Vice-President to lead the work of regions and cities. The COTER commission plays an essential role in defending and promoting cohesion policy in the legislative process of the European Union. […]
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Steel and Metals Action Plan, new strategic dialogue
As announced by President von der Leyen on 7 February, the European Commission will set up a Strategic Dialogue on Steel aimed at charting a decisive course for the future of the European steel industry. The initiative underscores the Commission’s firm commitment to this strategic sector, recognizing its central role in innovation, growth, employment, and the EU’s broader […]
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Colegio Divina Infantita El Ejido (El Ejido, Almería) and IES Manuel de Falla (Coslada, Madrid), winners of the challenge “#EPASvsDisinfo”.
The European Parliament Office in Spain launched the challenge: “#EPASvsDisinfo” to the European Parliament’s Ambassador and Mentor Schools to collect ideas on how to fight disinformation. Those who accepted the challenge had to produce an Instagram “reel” style video on how to fight disinformation where creativity and originality were paramount. Divina Infantita El Ejido […]
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