The new rules will further reduce the amount of dangerous chemicals in waste and production processes by introducing stricter limits, removing pollutants from the recycling chain and banning certain chemicals. As the EU moves towards a circular economy, which promotes the re-use and recycling of products, it is taking action to ensure toxic chemicals do not […]
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Understanding the Value of a European Games Society
The project “Understanding the value of a European Video Games Society” delivers insights on the many economic, cultural, financial, and social impacts that video games have on our society, and how this industry impacts a range of policy areas. Initiated by the European Parliament as a pilot project, the European Video Games Society project was […]
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Health Union: stronger EU response to public health emergencies
First Health Union package based on lessons learned from COVID-19 pandemic finalised EU to be better prepared and able to coordinate its response to health crises Clearer rules for joint procurement of medicines and medical devices Parliament approved new measures strengthening the EU’s capacity to prevent and control the outbreak of communicable diseases and tackle […]
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European Year of Youth 2022: EU adopts first Action Plan to strengthen dialogue with young people worldwide
The Commission and the High Representative adopted the Youth Action Plan in the European Union external action for 2022-2027, the first-ever policy framework for a strategic partnership with young people around the world to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future. It will help deliver on international commitments, such as the United Nation’s 2030 […]
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Europa Contigo 4×02: La actualidad de Europa para los jóvenes
En esta nueva entrega del podcast Europa Contigo, Ana Fe Gil Serra, Directora del CDE de Almería os cuenta toda la actualidad sobre Ucrania, la declaración del G7 y del Consejo Europeo. Además, hablamos sobre el paquete de infracciones de septiembre hacia España, emitido por la Comisión Europea. Hacemos hincapié en la igualdad, en cómo […]
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International Summit: Meeting of the European Political Community
The first meeting of the European Political Community brought together leaders from across the continent in a spirit of unity on 6 October 2022 in Prague, ahead of the informal meeting of EU heads of state or government. The European Political Community aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest strengthen the security, […]
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Statement by Vice-President Josep Borrell on the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize winners
The decision to award this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to these champions of democracy and human right is a sign of hope and light amidst the darkness of internal repression in Russia and Belarus and Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. The European Union welcomes the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to […]
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Forest fires: €170 million to reinforce rescEU fleet
Following a record-breaking forest fire season in Europe, the Commission is proposing €170 million from the EU budget to reinforce its rescEU ground and aerial assets starting from the summer of 2023. The rescEU transitional fleet would therefore have a total of 22 planes, 4 helicopters as well as more pre-positioned ground teams. As from […]
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European Cybersecurity Month 2022
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) launches the activities of the European Cybersecurity Month (ECSM) awareness campaign and announces the winners of three ECSM awards for best video, best infographics, and best teaching material. This year’s European Cybersecurity Month was launched by the European Commission Vice-President for Promoting our European Way of Life, Margaritis […]
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