Human rights are increasingly under threat worldwide. Against this global backdrop, the European Union reconfirms its strong support to human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy, and their defenders worldwide. On 29 September Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen signed €30 million, a substantial increase, for the new phase of the EU Human Rights Defenders Mechanism, in the presence of civil […]
UNGA 77: EU Delegation to defend rules-based order
A high-level delegation of the European Union will attend the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans, High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, and Commissioners Janez Lenarčič and Jutta Urpilainen will host and participate in events and meetings with leaders from around the world, and have a number of […]
General Court upholds million-dollar fine against Google for unfair competition with Android
The General Court largely upholds the Commission’s decision which found that Google had imposed unlawful restrictions on Android mobile device manufacturers and mobile network operators for the purpose of strengthening the dominant position of its search engine. In order to better assess the gravity and duration of the infringement, the General Court reduces Google’s fine […]
Declaración de la Presidenta von der Leyen sobre nuevas medidas para responder a la invasión rusa de Ucrania
Mientras la guerra en Ucrania continúa, y los ucranianos luchan valientemente por su país, la Unión Europea intensifica una vez más su apoyo a Ucrania y las sanciones contra el agresor: la Rusia de Putin. Por primera vez, la Unión Europea financiará la compra y entrega de armas y otros equipos a un país que […]
The EU wins against the US on Spanish black olives
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel report ruled that US countervailing duties applied on imports of ripe olives from Spain, put in place during the previous administration in 2018, are illegal under WTO rules. The EU now expects that the US will take steps to bring itself in compliance with the panel’s recommendations. Executive Vice-President […]
International Women’s Day – Are you #WithHer ?
Título: International Women’s Day – Are you #WithHer ? Autor: European Commission Duración: 01:00 Resumen: El vídeo de su campaña con la comisaria Jutta Urpilainen para acabar con la violencia de género Fecha de Publicación: 10-03-20