EU Aid Volunteers initiative brings together volunteers and organisations from different countries, providing practical support to humanitarian aid projects and contributing to strengthening the local capacity and resilience of disaster-affected communities. The EU Aid Volunteers initiative is open to EU citizens and third country long-term residents in a Member State from a wide range of […]
One hundred smart and climate-neutral cities by 2030
The Commission announced last week the 100 EU cities that will participate in the EU mission “100 smart and climate-neutral cities by 2030”, the so-called mission on cities. The 100 cities come from all 27 Member States, with an additional 12 cities from countries associated or with the potential to be associated with Horizon Europe, […]
EU and UNESCO mark the World Press Freedom Day with Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate in Ramallah
In celebration of the World Press Freedom Day, the Office of the European Union Representative, UNESCO, and the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate joined Palestinian media practitioners to highlight the role of the state, civil society and press actors in ensuring freedom and quality of journalism and public expression in the context of the global digital environment. […]
The European Union Delegation and the Jerusalem Foundation Mark Yom HaShoah 2022
EU ambassadors meet with Holocaust survivors who participate in the Jerusalem’s Foundation “Café Europa” programme Ahead of Yom HaShoah, the European Union Delegation to the State of Israel and the Jerusalem Foundation on Monday, 25 April, hosted Holocaust survivors and European ambassadors for a special event to pay tribute to six million Jews who perished in […]
Commission announces the winners of the first Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards
Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the first European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Awards, aimed at highlighting towns, cities and regions across the EU leading by example in inclusive policies. The winners, spread across five Member States – Croatia, Germany, Romania, Spain and Sweden – have been recognised for their work to build […]
Food security in Horn of Africa: EU steps up support to drought-affected countries
A devastating climate-induced drought is affecting the Horn of Africa. The situation is worsened by the impact of COVID-19, conflict and insecurity situation in the region, as well as the expected aggravation of food insecurity and nutrition due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission is therefore reinforcing its political and financial commitment to […]
EU’s need for natural gas imports reduced to 83% by 2021
In 2021, the EU’s natural gas import dependency rate was 83%. This is 1 percentage point (pp) less than 2020 (84%). This small decrease in import dependency was significantly influenced by the fact that most EU Member States used stocks of natural gas that were imported in previous years. In fact, the drop in natural gas stocks in 2021 was […]
Trolling For A Victory Steeped In Blood And Hunger
Nearing day 50 of the war in Ukraine, the master of the Kremlin remains unabashed. The “special operation”, for the rest of the world also known as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, was a good idea and is still going according to plan. Perhaps it is fitting that such pronouncements were made on 12 April, marked […]
President Ursula von der Leyen to visit India from 24-25 April to strengthen EU India strategic partnership
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen will travel to India on April 24th and 25th. This will be her first visit to India after taking over the European Commission office. President von der Leyen will open as chief guest the Raisina Dialogue 2022. She will highlight the vast potential of the EU India […]