From the Spanish point of view, Spain’s main problem is inflation, followed by the economic situation. The European Commission’s representative in Spain published on 23 March the results of the latest Spanish Standard Eurobarometer. The survey, conducted in January-February this year, showed that inflation is the most important issue for Spaniards, with a greater sense […]
EU Space Strategy for Security and Defence
The Commission and the High Representative present for the first time a Joint Communication on a European Space Strategy for Security and Defence. Space systems and services in the European Union are crucial for the functioning of our society and economy, as well as for security and defence. As such, the EU has identified space […]
European Commission: Gender Equality Strategy
Progress towards gender equality Although inequalities persist, the EU has made significant progress towards gender equality in recent decades because: Equal treatment legislation Mainstreaming a gender perspective in all policies Specific measures to promote the status of women More and more women are entering the labour market and the results of their education and training […]
EU and international donors to donate 7 billion euros to help people in Turkey and Syria following devastating earthquakes
The international community pledged a total of €7 billion on 20th March at the ‘Together for the People of Turkey and Syria’ International Donors’ Conference, co-hosted by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, for the Swedish Council Presidency. More than 60 delegations from […]
European Commission proposes package of measures to secure EU access to key raw materials
On March 16, the Commission proposed a comprehensive set of measures to ensure that the EU has a secure, diverse, affordable and sustainable supply of key raw materials. Critical raw materials are a component of several strategic industries, such as zero-emission industries, digital industries, aerospace and defense industries. While demand for key raw materials is […]
EU ministers agree position on revised industrial emissions standards
Ministers reached a general approach on a proposal to revise the industrial emissions directive. The directive is the main EU instrument regulating pollution from industrial installations and large intensive livestock farms. The revision proposes further efforts to reduce pollution in line with the aim of the European Green Deal to reach a zero-pollution, competitive, climate-neutral economy by 2050. Carbon removal certification […]
EU tests its response mechanism to space threats
The European Union enhances its response mechanism in view of new threats in space: Space Threat Response Architecture (STRA) 2023 and PSC Space Table-Top 2023 exercises From 6 to 10 March 2023, the EU conducted the Space Threat Response Architecture (STRA) 2023 exercise at the European External Action Service (EEAS) Headquarters in Brussels followed by […]
European Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market set-up
The European Commission proposes to reform the configuration of EU electricity markets to accelerate the growth of renewables and the phase-out of natural gas, reduce the dependence of consumer bills on volatile fossil fuel prices and better protect consumers against future prices. growth and potential market manipulation affect and make EU industry cleaner and more […]
EU renews individual sanctions against Russia
1 473 individuals and 205 entities are subject to an asset freeze and/or a travel ban because their actions have undermined Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence. The Council decided to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until […]