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Europe Week: Sport joins in the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the EU
The European Parliament Office in Spain, the European Commission Representation in Spain and the Higher Sports Council are joining forces to promote European values through sport. During Europe Week (4–10 May), dozens of competitions across the country will highlight sport’s connection with Europe and the promotion of its values. As part of this, Spanish federations […]
Road deaths in the EU fell by 3% in 2025. Spain performed better than the average.
Yesterday, the European Commission published preliminary figures on road traffic fatalities in 2025, reporting around 19,400 deaths. This represents a 3% decrease compared to 2024, amounting to a reduction of 580 fatalities on European roads. Given the increase in the number of vehicles on EU roads and the number of kilometres travelled, this is a […]
Travelling exhibition “Andalusia, 40 years growing in Europe: from treaty to transformation”
This initiative, which covers the whole of Andalusia through the European information points that make up the European Information Network of Andalusia, highlights the impact of the European integration process on the political, social and economic development of Andalusia on the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the European Union. Its aim is to bring […]
The “Somontano Oil” as Protected Designation of Origin
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of France’ s “Miel de Tilleul de Picardie” and Romania’ s “Cârnați din topor din Vâlcea” to its list of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI), as well as Spain’s “Aceite del Somontano”, Hungary ‘s “Füred” and Italy’ s “Casauria” to its register of Protected Designations of Origin (PDO). Aceite […]
Commission approves new geographical indications for Italy and Spain
The European Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Olive taggiasche liguri’ and ‘Carne Salada del Trentino’ from Italy in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI) and ‘Tharsys’ from Spain as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). The Protected Geographical Indication ‘Olive taggiasche liguri’ refers to table olives and olive paste or pâté made from […]
Jornada de Conmemoración: 40 Aniversario de la adhesión de España y Portugal a la UE
El próximo 24 de octubre de 2025, de 10:00h a 13:00h en la Sala de Conferencias del Edificio de Empresariales de la UAL tendrá lugar la Jornada de Conmemoración: “40 Aniversario de la adhesión de España y Portugal a la UE”. Este año se cumplen 40 años de un acontecimiento histórico: la adhesión de España y […]
The Europe Pavilion at the Book Fair celebrates Spain’s 40 years in the EU
Today the Madrid Book Fair opens its doors and with it, the Europe Pavilion, located in block 27 C of the Paseo de Coches in the Retiro Park. The European Commission Representation in Spain is participating in this initiative for the fourth year. Activities today, 30 May. 18:00: inauguration of the Pavilion with the round […]
Huelva hosts 160 young people from Spain and Portugal to commemorate 40 years in the EU
Pupils and teachers from Portuguese and Spanish European Parliament Ambassador Schools will meet from 1 to 3 June in Punta Umbría (Huelva) to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the entry of both countries into the European Union and to build the future together. Nearly 200 participants, including pupils and teachers from six […]