The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched today a €1 billion loans package targeting specifically young farmers. In 2017, 27% of the loan applications submitted to banks by EU young farmers were rejected, compared to only 9% for other farms. The €1 billion package announced today by Commissioner for agriculture Phil Hogan […]
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Antitrust: Commitments by Mastercard and Visa to cut inter-regional interchange fees
The European Commission has made commitments offered by Mastercard and Visa legally binding under EU antitrust rules. The companies will significantly reduce (on average by around 40%) their multilateral interchange fees for payments in the EEA with consumer cards issued elsewhere. When a consumer uses a debit or a credit card in a shop or […]
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The most popular this semester!
Do not miss it … This semester we have made a selection of the most successful documents, news and calls from our website. Choosing is not always a simple task and more if there is a great variety. That is why the European Documentation Center of Almería provides you with access to publications, news and […]
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#EUandMyFood – promoting the value of EU food safety
EFSA, the EU Member States and the European Commission are jointly launching a campaign called #EUandMyFood. Our aim is to remind EU citizens how we all benefit from the European food safety system that was created in 2002 under the General Food Law. We all love food. It contributes to the health of our families, our […]
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EU releases €1.5 million in immediate assistance after cyclone Kenneth hits Mozambique and Comoros
Following the extensive damage caused by tropical cyclone Kenneth in northern Mozambique and Comoros, the EU is providing initial €1.5 million to help the people affected by the heavy rainfall and destruction that the new cyclone left in its trail. The new EU funding will provide food aid, emergency shelter, water and sanitation, basic essential […]
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Open Day of the European institutions in Brussels
Celebrate Europe Day at the European institutions in Brussels with the annual Open Day on 4 May 2019 from 10.00 to 18.00. The Open Day is a unique opportunity for you to discover how the European institutions affect your life. You can step inside the institutions’ buildings and take part in special activities, such as public debates […]
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Project INTRICARE: The role of vitamin K in cardiovascular health and bone strength
Calcium is a crucial mineral that the body needs for good health. Many people take calcium supplements hoping to strengthen their bones, particularly when they suffer from osteoporosis, a condition in which the density and quality of bones are reduced. However, the safety of calcium supplements has been questioned because of their possible association with cardiovascular […]
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Roundtable discussion: fighting antisemitism in Austria
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights will host a roundtable discussion on fighting antisemitism in Austria on 30 April. It aims to foster cooperation between national authorities, Jewish community organisations, civil society organisations and other stakeholders in Austria. The meeting will draw on FRA’s second antisemitism survey, which reached out to almost 16,500 self-identified […]
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European Immunization Week 2019: 24-30 April 2019
Vaccine-preventable diseases are making a comeback in Europe. Let’s take the example of measles, a potentially deadly disease. From July 2017 to June 2018 alone, more than 13,000 cases of measles were reported across 29 countries of the European Economic Area. Among these, 30% were children younger than five years old. Measles is a highly […]
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