On 7 and 8 July, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, together with eight members of the College, will participate in a working retreat with the United Nations’ Secretary-General António Guterres and other senior UN officials in New York. This first-of-its-kind meeting takes the EU-UN Partnership to the next level in the face […]
Read MoreMore than 1,500 students investigate with the UAL the marine biodiversity of the Levante almeriense
These are primary and secondary students from 18 schools in the province who are participating, during the month of June, in the project ‘Evaluation and importance of algae and marine phanerogams for the fishing sector of the Levante Almeriense’ of the Center for Scientific Collections of the UAL. Through two sessions consisting of three workshops, […]
Read MoreECB takes further steps to incorporate climate change into its monetary policy operations
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to take further steps to include climate change considerations in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy framework. It decided to adjust corporate bond holdings in the Eurosystem’s monetary policy portfolios and its collateral framework, to introduce climate-related disclosure requirements and to enhance its risk management practices. […]
Read MoreSpanish property regime is contrary to EU law, according to the CJEU
State liability for damage caused to individuals by infringement of EU law: Spain has failed to fulfil its obligations under the principle of effectiveness. On the other hand, the Court considers that the system of the State’s liability to pay damages in the event of infringement of EU law does not infringe the principle of […]
Read MoreEradicating women’s poverty in Europe
MEPs call on the Commission and EU countries to address the inequalities women face, such as barriers to the labour market and access to affordable childcare. In a report adopted on Tuesday with 535 in favour, 18 against and 79 abstentions, MEPs call for gender to be integrated more effectively into policies that address homelessness, […]
Read MoreNew rules to improve road safety and enable fully driverless vehicles in the EU
The new Vehicle General Safety Regulation starts applying today. It introduces a range of mandatory advanced driver assistant systems to improve road safety and establishes the legal framework for the approval of automated and fully driverless vehicles in the EU. The new safety measures will help to better protect passengers, pedestrians and cyclists across the EU, […]
Read MoreUnited States Hosts U.S.– EU Space Dialogue
As part of our deep ongoing collaboration on outer space issues, officials from the United States and the European Union met for the 11th U.S.-EU Space Dialogue in Washington, D.C. Officials discussed cooperation on Earth observation and disaster response, global navigation satellite systems, spaceflight safety and space situational awareness, and opportunities for trans-Atlantic cooperation to […]
Read MoreX EU-Mexico High Level Dialogue on Human Rights
On 4 July, the European Union (EU) and Mexico held the 10th session of the High Level Dialogue on Human Rights in Brussels. The Dialogue between the EU and Mexico offers an important platform for both sides to update one another on the situation in the field, exchange information on their latest legislative initiatives and policies in the […]
Read MoreProtecting mental health in the digital work environment
MEPs call for preventive measures against stress associated with technology and over-connectedness, to protect mental health and take advantage of remote work In a resolution passed on Tuesday with 501 votes in favor, 47 against and 85 abstentions, the Parliament highlights the benefits of teleworking, such as greater flexibility and autonomy, but warns of relevant […]
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