The European Commission today registered a European citizens’ initiative entitled “HouseEurope! Power to Renovation” (HouseEurope! Power to Renovation). The aim of the initiative is to create incentives for the renovation and transformation of existing buildings. The organizers are asking the Commission to propose legislation to incentivize the reuse of existing buildings, based on the following: […]
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Launch of European Automotive Industry Dialogue on January 30
The Commission and the European Board for Digital Services welcome the integration of the revised ‘Code of conduct on countering illegal hate speech online +’ into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which encourages voluntary codes of conduct to tackle risks online. The Code of conduct+, which builds on the 2016 on the initial Code […]
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Revolutionary camera to transform vertical farming and more
An EU-backed project’s cutting-edge spectral imaging system promises to not only boost crop yields but also increase drone flight times. Researchers supported by the EU-funded HyperImage project are developing a new hyperspectral camera that could transform the monitoring of product condition, quality and safety. The novel spectral imaging system has a wide range of applications, […]
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Launch of European Automotive Industry Dialogue on January 30
As announced by President Ursula von der Leyen to the European Parliament on November 27, 2024, the European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on 30 January. This initiative underscores the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding the future of a sector vital to European prosperity, while at […]
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The EU challenges China at the WTO over tariffs on the high-tech sector
The European Commission has requested consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) aiming to remove unfair and illegal trade practices by China in the sphere of intellectual property. China has empowered its courts to set binding worldwide royalty rates for EU standard essential patents, without the consent of the patent owner. This pressures innovative European high-tech companies […]
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Launch of first EU action to tackle nursing shortage shows positive impact of European Health Union
The Commission launched on 17 November the first EU action to help Member States retain and attract nurses, with a budget of €1.3 million under the EUproHealth programme, during a meeting in Warsaw of heads of medical, nursing and dental services under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU. The action is being […]
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Negotiators conclude on modernised Global Agreement with Mexico
Political negotiations have concluded to modernise the EU’s Global Agreement with Mexico, following political engagement between Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard. The agreement puts in place an ambitious and modern framework to deepen and widen EU-Mexico political dialogue, cooperation and economic relations. It will create new economic opportunities for […]
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Commission directs additional investigative measures to X in ongoing Digital Services Act proceeding
On 17 November, the Commission transferred three additional technical investigative measures to X in relation to the platform’s recommendation system. These investigative measures are part of the formal proceedings initiated on 18 December 2023 under the Digital Services Act. Executive Vice-President for Technology Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen said: “Today we are taking […]
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EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
The European Commission will provide new humanitarian support to Syrians, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries, for an amount of €235 million for 2025. Following the collapse of the former government in Damascus, the EU is working at all levels to boost humanitarian aid delivery, including through launching Humanitarian Air Bridge flights. On 17 November Commissioner […]
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