EU law has a real impact on the everyday life of Europeans. This is why enforcement of EU law is a top priority for the Commission. The European Commission adopted a Communication on the enforcement of EU law, setting out its work to ensure that EU law is complied with and citizens and businesses can […]
Read MoreThe Award Ceremony of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2022
The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism that promotes or defends the core principles and values of the European Union such as human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, rule of law, and human rights. The Award Ceremony will take place at 18.30, on Wednesday 19 October 2022, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (Daphne […]
Read MoreEU Commission approves €220 million Spanish measure to support COBRA in production of renewable hydrogen
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €220 million Spanish measure to support Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, S.A. (‘COBRA’) in the production of renewable hydrogen, with the aim of promoting its use in industrials sectors. The measure contributes to the achievement of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the European Green Deal targets, while helping reduce […]
Read MoreEU exports under Free Trade Agreements surpass €1 trillion
EU trade deals mean increased exports, more stable economic relations and secure access to resources, a new report out today shows. EU exports to preferential partners for the first time surpassed €1 trillion in 2021, according to the Commission’s 2nd Annual Report on the Implementation and Enforcement of EU Trade Agreements. The Report also shows […]
Read MoreCulture Moves Europe: the largest EU mobility scheme provides new opportunities for artists and cultural professionals
Today, the Commission launches Culture Moves Europe, its new permanent mobility scheme for artists and cultural professionals, as well as a first call for individual mobility, during a high-level event in Brussels, Belgium. Benefiting from a total budget of €21 million under the Creative Europe programme for a three-year-period (2022-2025), Culture Moves Europe becomes the largest […]
Read MoreEU launches overseas aid stockpile in Latin America and the Caribbean
Building on the success of rescEU in Europe, this overseas EU aid stockpile will be used to pre-position equipment such as shelter items, first aid kits, food and sanitation items to deliver them directly from the region when crises such as natural disasters occur. Following his recent visit to Colombia, Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič is […]
Read MoreCryptocurrency dangers and the benefits of EU legislation
Why and how should the EU build crypto-regulation to foster innovation and protect users? The use of crypto-assets and the technology behind them has proven to be both immensely promising and problematic. The EU wants to help boost the development of these technologies and their use in the EU, while protecting users. Risks of crypto-assets […]
Read MoreCommission steps up action to promote digital literacy among young people
The Commission has published Guidelines for teachers and educators in primary and secondary schools, on how to address disinformation and promote digital literacy in their classrooms. The guidelines provide practical support for teachers and educators and include definitions of technical concepts, class-exercises and how to encourage healthy online habits. This toolkit covers three main topics: building […]
Read MoreAgriculture: Commission approves new geographical indication for Spain
Brussels, October 6, 2022. The Commission has approved a new Spanish Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), “Vaca Gallega – Buey Gallego” for beef from the breeds Rubia Gallega, Morenas Gallegas (Cachena, Caldelana, Frieiresa, Limiana and Vianesa), Asturiana de los Valles, Limusina, Rubia de Aquitania, Frisona and Pardo Alpina, either purebred or crossbred, raised in the territory […]
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