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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Eurobarometer survey: Majority of EU citizens positive about international trade
The results of a special Eurobarometer survey published yesterday by the European Commission show that 60% of Europeans feel that they personally benefit from international trade, 16 percentage points more than 10 years ago at the time of the previous poll. The survey also revealed that 71% of respondents believe that the EU is more […]
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Priority: Green Pact for Europe
The European Business for Nature Summit brought together companies and entities in Madrid whose actions for biodiversity are an example. There was the Director General of the Environment of the European Commission who stressed the need to achieve a green pact for Europe that involves all citizens, businesses and institutions. A summit with a green […]
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