Europe Day takes place every 9 May. On this day we celebrate peace and unity in Europe. It marks the anniversary of the well-known Schuman Declaration, in which Schuman set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between European nations inconceivable. Schuman’s proposal is seen as the […]
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MEPs: Solidarity with Ukraine to end the war
In a debate with French Minister Delegate Klinkert and President von der Leyen, MEPs said internal EU unity and solidarity is crucial now and for the future reconstruction of Ukraine. On Wednesday morning, MEPs discussed the social and economic consequences for the EU of Russia’s war in Ukraine. They applauded the sixth packet of sanctions […]
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EU EOM Long-term Observers Return to Colombia for Presidential Elections
After some weeks of pause, following the legislative elections, the long-term observers of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) are back in Colombia. For this next stage of observation of the electoral year, the same 34 citizens from different nationalities of the European Union plus Switzerland and Norway, who were, since February, observing […]
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Europe Day: ONCE to dedicate 9 May coupon to European Youth Year 2022
The European Year of Youth 2022 is the theme of the coupon that ONCE will dedicate to Europe Day on 9 May. Five million coupons will be distributed, following the collaboration agreement signed between the ONCE Social Group and the European Parliament. The coupon was presented on 3rd May at the European Parliament Office in […]
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Russia must return stolen airplanes, demand MEPs
MEPs applaud European transport and tourism operators for helping refugees from Ukraine, demand Russia return stolen airplanes and call on the EU to tighten sanctions on Russia. European transport operators are offering Ukrainian citizens free travel by train, bus, ship or plane and this is highly appreciated, says a resolution on the impact of Russia’s […]
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Eurobarometer: Europeans approve EU’s response to the war in Ukraine
A Flash Eurobarometer survey in all EU Member States published today shows large consensus among EU citizens in favour of the EU’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The majority of Europeans think that since the war started, the EU has shown solidarity (79%) and has been united (63%) and fast (58%) in its reaction. […]
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EUIPO commemorates Europe Day 2022 with solidarity concert
The concert will take place at the ADDA on Sunday, May 8 at 12:00. Invitations can be purchased through www.conciertoeuropa.eu (sold out). Every year the institutions of the European Union pay tribute to Europe Day. This date marks the anniversary of the “Schuman Declaration” of May 1950, in which the French minister after whom the […]
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New European Bauhaus: five lighthouse projects to be financed across Europe
Today, the Commission is announcing the five selected projects for the €25 million call for the development of ‘lighthouse demonstrators‘ of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). The Commission is currently negotiating grant agreements with the selected beneficiaries. The projects will create more sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful spaces in locations across the EU and will involve citizens […]
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New tool to protect internal market against distortive foreign subsidies
To ensure a level playing field for all companies operating in the internal market, member states agreed a negotiating mandate for the regulation on foreign subsidies distorting the internal market. The regulation aims to address the distortions created by subsidies granted by non-EU countries to companies operating in the EU’s single market. It establishes a comprehensive framework for the […]
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