The rules aim to reveal the actual impact of short-term rental services and enable local authorities in response to develop appropriate policies. On Thursday, Parliament adopted harmonised requirements on how data related to short-term rental services (STRs) should be collected and shared, with 493 votes in favor, 14 against and 33 abstentions. This regulation aims […]
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First evaluation of the Frontex Regulation delivers overall positive assessment despite challenges
On 2 February, the Commission adopted the evaluation of the European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (Frontex Regulation) together with an Action Plan to support its implementation. With this first evaluation of the Frontex regulation, which is a legal obligation, the Commission has assessed the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of Frontex. Ensuring a robust and […]
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The Council and the European Parliament reach breakthrough in reform of EU asylum and migration system
The Spanish presidency of the Council and the European Parliament have reached a deal on the core political elements of five key regulations that will thoroughly overhaul the EU’s legal framework on asylum and migration. The five EU laws that the Spanish presidency and Parliament have agreed on touch upon all stages of asylum and […]
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Commissioner Johansson visits the Canary Islands together with Spanish and Belgian ministers to provide support in the field of migration management
Today, on 15 December, Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, will travel to the Canary Islands together with the Spanish Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska; the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres; the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz; and Nicole de Moore, Belgian Secretary of State […]
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Thriving rural areas are key to the future of the EU
Logroño declaration calls to consider the needs of rural areas in all EU policies and to earmark EU funds for projects in rural areas. Europe’s local and regional leaders have warned that the EU’s long-term sustainable development cannot be achieved without strong and sustainable rural areas and the complete integration of rural communities into the […]
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European Commission sets out instruments to manage demographic change in the European Union
The Commission has adopted a Communication presenting a set of policy tools available to Member States for managing demographic change and its impacts on the EU’s society and economy, including its global competitiveness. The Communication outlines the wide range of tools (including regulatory instruments, policy frameworks and funding) available to Member States to do so. […]
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At what age are we happiest? CORDIS answers
Happiness evolves as we age and experience different things. For some, happiness levels fluctuate considerably, but they generally follow some kind of patterns over the course of a lifetime. We derive greater satisfaction and meaning from relationships and careers as we make our way to old age. With all these ups and downs, and highs […]
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10-Point Plan for Lampedusa
In view of the unfolding situation in Lampedusa, and while recognising the increasing pressure along different migratory routes, European Commission President von der Leyen laid out the following set of immediate actions to be exercised in full respect of fundamental rights and international obligations: Reinforce the support to Italy by the European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA) and the […]
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Europeans approve measures taken to tackle the energy crisis, to promote sustainability and to support Ukraine
The last Flash Eurobarometer survey shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition. It also confirms a large consensus among EU citizens in favour of boosting clean […]
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