The International Day of Commemoration and Homage to the Victims of Terrorism is celebrated every 23 August. On this occasion the first vice-president Timmermans and Commissioner Jourová on the eve of this day has delcarado: “Every August 23rd, we honor the memory of the millions of victims of all totalitarian regimes. The signing of the […]
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20 years of EU security and defence: stabilising our neighbourhood, providing security at home
In 1999, the EU’s Member States decided to create a common European policy on security and defence. European security and defence has now turned 20 and much progress has been achieved, in particular over the past few years. In a rapidly changing world, the EU and its Member States are actively engaged to provide stability […]
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World Humanitarian Day: what the EU is doing to help
World Humanitarian Day was commemorated on 19 August. The EU and its Member States are among the main humanitarian donors. Together they provide aid worth billions of euros each year. This supports people affected by man-made natural disasters such as armed conflicts, droughts, earthquakes, tsunamis or hurricanes. The EU and its Member States are among […]
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Globalisation’s impact on employment and the EU
Globalization creates job opportunities, but it can also lead to job losses. Managing globalisation to make the most of it is a priority for the EU, as is building a social Europe that helps laid-off workers find new jobs. Globalisation creates job opportunities in Europe The number of jobs supported directly or indirectly by EU […]
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Travelling with pets: rules to keep in mind
In 2014, the European Parliament approved new legislation on the “non-commercial transport” of pets, which made it easier for any European citizen to travel. Your pet can accompany you when you go on holiday to another EU country, but there are a few rules to keep in mind. Thanks to EU rules on travelling with […]
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EU pushes for better protection of the world’s most threatened species
The EU joined other parties at the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP18) to the UN Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), celebrated in Geneva, Switzerland, this last weekend to take additional measures to protect the world’s most threatened species against over-exploitation through international trade. Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is a […]
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Towards European military diving training standards
Diving operations involving navies from different EU Member States are still almost impossible because there are no common European diving standards allowing such cooperation so far. This lack of interoperability has led to a serious shortage of rescue vessels and divers, which are indispensable assets in all national and international naval operations. To enable cooperation […]
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Films put the Western Balkans on the big screen
The Western Balkans’ film scene has been thriving in recent years, reaching audiences across the world and winning awards at major festivals. The EU supports the film industry and film events in the region, and this week sees the opening of one of these; the 25th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival. Founded during the […]
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European Commission intensifies its support to Sri La for the prevention and fight against terrorism
The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent extremism, build community resilience, and promote peace and tolerance. The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent […]
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