The Commission is adopting a package of infringement decisions due to the absence of communication by Member States of measures taken to transpose EU directives into national law. The Commission is sending a letter of formal notice to those Member States who have failed to notify national measures transposing directives, whose transposition deadline expired recently. […]
Commission report shows social investments and reforms support competitiveness, economic growth and social inclusion
Social investments and reforms in key areas can boost employment, social inclusion, competitiveness and economic growth. This is the main finding of the Commission’s 2024 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report. Reforms and financial support for early childhood education and care, skills development, lifelong learning, vocational training and certain job support schemes are particularly […]
EU provides €40 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparedness in Ukrain
In response to the continued attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, the Commission is increasing its humanitarian funding for vulnerable Ukrainians with an additional €40 million before the winter. Of this amount, €35 million will go to humanitarian projects in Ukraine and €5 million to support Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in Moldova.. The main […]
Commission enforcement of EU law in 2023 brings benefits to people and businesses
The European Commission adopted its Annual Report on Monitoring the Application of EU Law. The report outlines the enforcement actions taken by the Commission in 2023 to guarantee the protection of the rights and freedoms of individuals and businesses across the EU. It highlights also the areas where Member States successfully achieved compliance with EU […]
Traineeships at the European Commission
The Commission organises twice a year in-service training periods lasting five months for university graduates. This does not exclude those who, in the framework of lifelong learning – have recently obtained a university diploma and are at the beginning of a new professional career. The training periods start on 1 March and 1 October each […]
EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’: €126.9 million for 26 new projects
Today the Commission announced 26 new projects that will receive €126.9 million to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’ The Commission announced 26 new projects that will receive €126.9 million to contribute to the EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters’. The 26 new projects count 346 beneficiaries from 37 countries, […]
Commission sends preliminary findings to X for breach of the Digital Services Act
The Commission has informed X of its preliminary view that it is in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in areas linked to dark patterns, advertising transparency and data access for researchers. Transparency and accountability in relation to content moderation and advertising are at the heart of the DSA. Based on an in-depth investigation […]
Commission allocates €77 million in emergency support to farmers in Austria, Czechia, Poland and Portugal
The Commission proposed to mobilise €77 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers from the fruit, vegetables and wine sectors of Austria, Czechia, Poland who have recently suffered from adverse climatic events of unprecedented magnitude, as well as Portuguese wine producers who face serious market disturbances. The Commission’s proposals, accepted by Member States, allocate […]
European Commission launches new EU Knowledge Centre on Preventing Radicalisation
The Commission yesterday launched the new EU Knowledge Centre on the prevention of radicalisation. The Centre builds on the success of the Radicalisation Awareness Network, which has contributed to awareness raising and information exchange among practitioners (since 2011) and with policy makers (since 2021). The Knowledge Centre will now have a broader scope of action […]