The Council has adopted two assistance measures under the European Peace Facility (EPF) aimed to step up the EU’s support for the capabilities and resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country, and protect the civilian population against the ongoing Russian military aggression. Thanks to the 5th […]
Read MoreProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Commission launches four new infringement procedures against the UK
The European Commission has launched four new infringement procedures against the United Kingdom for not complying with significant parts of the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland. They come in addition to the infringement procedures launched on 15 June 2022. Despite repeated calls by the European Parliament, the 27 EU Member States and the European […]
Read MoreECDC to participate in a pilot project for the European Health Data Space: towards new opportunities for health research in Europe
The European Commission recently announced its decision to choose a consortium led by the French Health Data Hub to set up a pilot project for the European Health Data Space (EHDS). This project will aim to feed the legislative discussions around the draft regulation proposed by the European Commission on May 3rd on the European Health […]
Read MoreEU Roadmap with Civil Society Bolivia 2019-2024
A capable civil society is a crucial component of any democratic system and is an asset in its own right. It represents and fosters pluralism and can contribute to more effective policies, equitable and sustainable development, and inclusive growth. Civil Society is an important actor in the promotion of peace and conflict resolution. The Roadmap […]
Read MoreThe Kiwa Initiative launches new projects and additional contributions from its donors to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific Region
In the margins of the Kiwa Initiative Steering Committee meeting chaired by Canada, the Kiwa Initiative awarded grants to ten local projects in the Pacific Island Countries, as well as launched the third Kiwa regional project implemented by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). The IUCN ORO manages local projects for the small to medium-sized grants, specifically […]
Read MoreREACT-EU: Additional €274.9 million to boost Spanish regions
Spain receives an additional €274.9 million from the 2022 tranche of REACT-EU. These resources will support the economic recovery of Spanish regions, help workers and jobseekers acquire skills necessary for the digital and green transition, and improve the access to and functioning of social systems. €137 million are added to the Spanish operational programme of the Fund […]
Read MoreECB raises interest rates for first time in eleven years
The ECB Governing Council has raised interest rates for the first time in eleven years, and is likely to raise them again in the coming months. Why have interest rates increased? The ECB is the central bank of the euro and has a mandate to keep prices stable. When prices in our economy are rising […]
Read MoreEU adopts new measures against Russia
The EU has agreed to ban imports of Russian-origin gold, including jewellery and to reinforce export controls of dual use goods. New measures, just like earlier sanctions, do not target Russia’s exports of food, grain or fertilisers. In response to Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council has adopted new measures intended to […]
Read MoreEU solidarity with Slovenia in combating wildfires
20 June, Slovenia requested assistance to tackle unprecedented forest fires in the Karst of Gorica region of the Miren Kostanjevica municipality. Various firefighting assets have been already deployed or are on their way to help the local responders. The EU Civil Protection Mechanism is providing Slovenia with 3 firefighting helicopters, (one from Austria, one from […]
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