On 9 May 2019, EU leaders will meet in Sibiu, as suggested by President Juncker in his 2017 State of the Union address, to discuss the EU’s next strategic agenda for the period 2019-2024. They will exchange views on the challenges and priorities for the EU for the years to come. The current agenda was […]
Read MoreUnderstanding turbulent political times through innovative EU-funded research
The 2019 European elections will possibly be viewed by future historians as a landmark election for the EU due to the extraordinary political context in which they’re taking place and the challenges to democracy this involves. This is why innovative social sciences research is vital in helping us understand the shifting patterns of democratic participation […]
Read MoreEuropean Commission launches new tool to strengthen EU’s fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
In the continued efforts to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated fishery (IUU) globally, Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will launch the EU’s first IT tool, called “CATCH”, conceived to streamline the checks of seafood products entering the EU market. The launch will take place at the Seafood Expo on 7 May at 15:00 (European […]
Read MoreEUROCITIES: policy transfer on innovative solutions to combat long-term unemployment through social economy
EUROCITIES policy transfer on innovative solutions to combat long-term unemployment through social economy, 27-29 May, Lille In the third quarter of 2018, there were around 6.9 million people unemployment for more than a year in the EU, of whom 4.3 million were unemployed for more than two years. EUROCITIES as a member of the Urban […]
Read MoreHigh-Level Business-to-Business Energy Forum: U.S. liquefied natural gas exports up by 272% as EU and U.S
U.S. liquefied natural gas exports up by 272% as EU and U.S. host High-Level Business-to-Business Energy Forum. In their Joint Statement of 25 July 2018 in Washington D.C., President Juncker and President Trump agreed to strengthen EU-U.S. strategic cooperation with respect to energy. They came in particular to an understanding on the benefits of expanded […]
Read MoreHow to stop terrorism: EU measures explained
Stopping terrorism requires tackling issues such as foreign fighters, border controls and cutting off funds. Learn about the EU’s counter terrorism policies. Security is a major concern for Europeans: the vast majority (77%) want the EU to do more to fight terrorism. EU measures to prevent new attacks run from more thorough checks at Europe’s […]
Read MoreEU strengthens its support to stabilisation in areas liberated from Da’esh in north-eastern Syria*
The European Union has adopted a new €18 million programme to support stabilisation work in areas liberated from Da’esh by the Global Coalition in north-eastern Syria. The new programme will contribute to the provision of basic services, such as water supplies and demining, within the governorates of Raqqa and Deir Ez-Zor. The war in Syria, […]
Read MoreAfrica-Europe Alliance: Commissioner Mimica on official visit to Mauritius, a development success story
Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica is on an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius, where he met Prime Minister Jugnauth and various Members of the Government. On this occasion, he announced a €7.9 million contribution to support the country’s priority to address unemployment and build an innovative Mauritius. Commissioner Neven Mimica said: “The EU […]
Read MorePress accreditation for the 2019 European elections now open
Journalists can now apply for special accreditation to be able to follow the European elections from the European Parliament. Journalists who wish to attend election days at the European Parliament must submit an accreditation request online. Special accreditation will not only cover the election evening of 26 May but also the whole weekend of 23-27 […]
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