European Parliament President, David Sassoli, Prime Minister of Portugal António Costa, on behalf of the Presidency of the Council, and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have signed the Joint Declaration on the Conference on the Future of Europe. This paves the way to launching a series of debates and discussions that will enable people from every […]
Read MoreMEPs express concerns over attacks on media in Poland, Hungary and Slovenia
Free and independent media are vital for democratic societies, MEPs say, calling on Commission and Council to defend them vigorously. In the debate on Wednesday with Commissioner Jourová and Portuguese Secretary of State Zacarias, most MEPs highlighted the importance of free media for democracy and democratic societies and insisted that their independence from political interference […]
Read MoreEuropean Parliament to review status of Andalusian seasonal workers
The situation of vulnerability that Huelva and Almería are suffering in the human rights of illegal settlements has been denounced, for which the European Commission has accepted the complaints from the Multicultural Association of Mazagón (Huelva) and Almería Acoge. The investigation will be carried out, according to the president of the Committee on Petitions, so […]
Read MoreCelebration in Madrid of the European Day in memory of the victims of terrorism
The European Commission is organizing an event in Madrid to commemorate the 17th European Day in Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism. The event will bring together victims of terrorism, victims’ associations and representatives of first responders, who will share their stories and experiences, as well as European and Member State representatives to present EU […]
Read MoreEU and U.S. agree to suspend all tariffs linked to the Airbus and Boeing disputes
The EU and U.S. agreed today to suspend all retaliatory tariffs on EU and U.S. exports imposed in the Airbus and Boeing disputes for a four-month period. The suspension allows both sides to focus on resolving this long-running dispute and it provides as well an important boost to EU exporters, since the U.S. had been […]
Read MoreUsing ultrasound for healthier, longer-lasting juices and smoothies
Using ultrasound to produce healthier and longer lasting juices and smoothies Bromatologists with the support of the European Union are using ultrasound technology to produce fruit juices and smoothies that are more nutritious and have a longer shelf life. Maintaining good nutrition and health is becoming increasingly popular with modern consumers, who expect the food […]
Read MoreEurojust welcomes mandate for Commission to negotiate agreements with third countries
Eurojust welcomes the mandate the European Commission has received to open negotiations on international agreements with 13 third countries for cooperation with the Agency. With the approval of a negotiating mandate by the Council, talks on agreements for information exchange with Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia […]
Read MoreEUROPEAN AGENDA: Education and Culture
The European Union, through its various institutions and agencies, continues to propose support measures in the field of culture and education, focusing on the well-being of Europeans and increased educational opportunities throughout the Member states. These days the focus has been on digitalization and the budget for education and culture. To this effect, we point […]
Read MoreThe European Union and the United States conclude negotiations on agricultural quotas agreement
The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust the European Union’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) agricultural quotas, following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. This is the culmination of two years of negotiations in the WTO framework to divide these EU quotas, with part of the volume remaining with the EU […]
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