“Our Union will be stronger if it is more like our next generation: reflective, determined and caring. Grounded in values and bold in action. This spirit will be more important than ever over the next twelve months.” Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission Charting the course for the year ahead In the […]
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EU cohesion policy: 77 million euros for green transport in Andalusia
The Commission today approved two investments worth nearly EUR 100 million in Spain and Cyprus. In Spain, the European Regional Development Fund will allocate 77 million euros for the construction of a streetcar line between Alcalá de Guadaíra and Seville. Cohesion and Reforms Commissioner Elisa Ferreira said: “These projects bring direct benefits to both citizens […]
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Bulletin No. 54 is now available!
Bulletin No. 54 is now available! Check the latest bulletin elaborated by the Europa Documentation Center. In the EU News section you will find a selection of the most relevant news about the EU on different topics published on our website. In addition, in this bulletin we incorporate statistics related to the evolution of the […]
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EU Space on the same track with Connecting Europe Express!
The convoy composed of rolling stock provided by various European rail operators has already started its journey of 20.000 km. It is set to travel across the Union. To keep passengers, train spotters and rail aficionados in the loop about its location, we have equipped CEE with a Galileo and EGNOS device, which is retransmitting […]
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7.2% of people in the EU suffer from chronic depression
In 2019, 7.2% of EU citizens reported having chronic depression, a small increase compared with 2014 (+0.3 percentage points). Among the EU countries, Slovenia (15.1%) had the highest share of the population reporting chronic depression in 2019, followed by Portugal (12.2%) and Sweden (11.7%). In contrast, the share of people reporting chronic depression was lowest in Romania […]
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State of the Union Debate: Watch it live here
The State of the Union Debate will be held on Wednesday, September 15, starting at 9 a.m. It is a key moment because it marks the beginning of the European political year. It is a key moment, because it marks the beginning of the European political course and in it, the President of the European […]
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Europe strengthens patient involvement in cancer research
Trio Presidency partners Slovenia, Portugal and Germany adopt joint Principles of Successful Patient Involvement in Cancer Research. Simona Kustec, the Slovenian Minister of Education, Science and Sport stated: “We are expanding and transforming the boundaries of field of cancer research by emphasizing the successful engagement of cancer patients, survivors and their families into cancer research. […]
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Eurogroup, meeting and main results.
During the Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, held on 10-11 September ,the Ministry of Finance organised an Informal Meeting of Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs. This was a traditional meeting of ministers for economic and financial affairs, where the ministers joined by the governors of national central banks and other […]
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European money to countries that respect the Rule of Law
Four out of five respondents say the EU should only provide funds to Member States that respect the rule of law and democratic principles. 60% of Europeans expect NextGenerationEU projects to help their country overcome the economic and social damage brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. 41% question the capacity of their national governments to […]
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