Hyejin Kang/shutterstock The gender pay gap in the EU stands at 16 % and has barely changed in the last decade. Situation of gender pay gap in EU In most EU countries, the gender pay gap is slowly reducing but in Malta, Portugal and Slovenia, the gap has increased by more than 3.0 % since […]
Read MoreThe European Court of Human Rights condemns Spain for not admitting writ of protection of ETA prisoners
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Spain for the fact that the Constitutional Court has once again failed to accept amparo appeals from Ismael Berasategui and Rufino Arriaga, prisoners of ETA, who requested that the sentence served in France to reduce his sentence in Spain. As a year ago with Francisco Múgica […]
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Addressing inequality in partner countries: Council adopts conclusions
The Council today adopted conclusions on addressing inequality in partner countries. Inequality nowdays The Council notes that many partner countries remain confronted with levels of inequality that are higher than they were 30 years ago and which threaten the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Inequality is a major brake on the eradication of poverty and sustainable economic growth […]
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Olive oil and Wine trade in the EU
EU trade in olive oil EU Member States exported over 1.6 million tonnes of olive oil in 2018, worth €5.7 billion. Almost two thirds of these exports went to other EU Member States (63%, or 1.0 million tonnes). This represents a 15% increase in the value of EU Member States’ total exports compared with 2013. […]
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The EU agrees on a future mission to support security in the Central African Republic
The Council has adopted a crisis management concept (CGC) for a new Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) civil advisory mission in the Central African Republic (EUAM RCA). The mission will support the reform of internal security forces so that Central African authorities can mitigate the current security challenges in the country. EU experts […]
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First tender for private storage aid for olive oil opens today
Following the adoption of private storage aid for the olive oil sector on 11 November 2019, the first tender opened on 21 november 2019. Operators from producing Member States, (Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Portugal and Slovenia) will be able to submit tenders until 26 November to their national authorities. Squeme and impact […]
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The EU towards climate neutrality
The EU will need to update its long-term climate goals in 2020. Parliament wants to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Venice over the last weeks. ©123RF/European Union–EP Next week MEPs will vote on a resolution calling on the EU to set climate neutrality by 2050 as its long-term climate goal under the Paris agreement. The plenary vote comes ahead of […]
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Raw materials: Commission launches new online portal to support responsible sourcing in businesses
The European Commission is launching Due Diligence Ready!, an online portal that provides businesses with guidance on how to check the sources of the metals and minerals entering their supply chains – the so-called “due diligence” process. It will help them ensure that their use of raw materials respects human rights while improving transparency and accountability across […]
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Helicopter Tactics Symposium
Around 50 helicopter tactics specialists from 11 EDA participating Member States as well as representatives of the Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course (HTIC), the Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC), and European Helicopter industry met recently in the Air Manoeuvre, Training and Exercise Centre (AMTEC) situated in Celle, Germany, for the 10th Helicopter Tactics Symposium, organised […]
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