As of the 6 July, the Directive on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (PIF directive) enters into force. By harmonising the definitions, sanctions and prescription periods of the criminal offences linked to fraud to the EU budget, it will make work of judicial and police authorities more efficient […]
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Western Balkans Summit in Poznań: strengthening links within the region and with the EU
At the Poznań Summit on the Western Balkans, the EU confirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with the region with a set of concrete measures focusing on five key areas: transport and energy, digital, economy, security and good neighbourly relations. Heads of Government, Foreign Ministers, Ministers of Economy and Interior from the Western Balkans, together […]
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Cross-border electronic health service
On June 21, the first patient health records of the EU were exchanged, thanks to the Cross-border Electronic Health Service. The electronic cross-border health service is an infrastructure ensuring the continuity of care for European citizens while they are travelling abroad in the EU. This gives EU countries the possibility to exchange health data in a secure, […]
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SAGE Project: How to improve women’s representation in academia
An EU initiative has launched a charter aimed at increasing the participation of women in research and at promoting gender equality. Despite the important milestones achieved globally towards gender equality in the areas of education, health, economy and politics, much remains to be done. Women are underrepresented in decision-making positions in politics, business and research […]
Read MoreAgriculture: No cure for Xylella pest, measures are crucial
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has updated its assessment of the risks posed by Xylella fastidiosa to plants and crops in the European Union. The new assessment provides new insights and conclusions on controlling existing outbreaks of this pest and preventing further spread in the EU. EFSA’s Plant Health Panel (PLH) used computer modelling to simulate […]
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EU Trust Fund for Africa: new migration-related actions to protect vulnerable people and foster resilience of host communities in North of Africa
The European Commission has approved five new migration-related programmes in North of Africa totalling €61.5 million. These new programmes adopted under the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa will reinforce ongoing actions to protect and assist refugees and vulnerable migrants in North of Africa especially in Libya, improve the living conditions and resilience of Libyans as well […]
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Parliament starts new term with seven political groups
Ever since the results of the European elections have been in, newly-elected MEPs have been organising themselves into political groups, which bring together representatives from different EU countries based on their political affinities. According to Parliament rules, a political group must be composed of at least 25 MEPs from at least one-quarter of member states […]
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Most viewed during the month of June on our website
What you can’t miss … We have carried out a selection of the documents, news and calls with more success of our web page in the month of June in both versions, Spanish and English. Choosing is not always an easy task and even more so if there is a great variety. For this reason, […]
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7 million for disaster preparedness in Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region
As natural disasters threaten the most vulnerable people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region, the EU is providing €7 million in humanitarian aid to increase the capacity of communities and authorities to prepare for and respond to disasters. This aid is in addition to the approximately €17 million in EU humanitarian assistance given […]
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