Following the political agreement reached on 13 July by President von der Leyen and President Prabowo Subianto, today the EU and Indonesia finalised negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA). On the EU side, negotiations were led by Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič. Currently in Indonesia, he is marking this […]
Commission consults on revision of farm animal welfare rules
The Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input for the review of EU farm animal welfare legislation. Farmers, citizens, businesses, national and regional authorities, NGOs and other interested parties are encouraged to share their views. The review of this legislation follows on from the mandate letter to Commissioner Várhelyi and takes place in […]
Commission welcomes agreement on modernisation of cohesion policy
The European Commission welcomes the adoption of important updates to Cohesion Policy 2021-2027 by the European Parliament and the Council. These changes will allow EU Member States and regions to reallocate funds to new strategic priorities, thereby improving investments in competitiveness, defence, affordable and sustainable housing, water resilience and energy transition. Member States and regions […]
Commission proposes suspension of trade concessions with Israel
Following President von der Leyen ‘s announcement in her State of the Union address, the European Commission has submitted to the Council its proposal to suspend certain trade-related provisions of the EU-Israel Association Agreement (hereafter “the Agreement”), as well as proposals for sanctions against Hamas, extremist ministers and violent settlers. The Commission has also suspended […]
New strategy to strengthen prosperity and security with India
The EU last September 17 proposed a new strategic agenda to take bilateral relations with India to the next level. The European Commission and the High Representative have adopted a joint Communication outlining a “New EU-India Strategic Agenda”, marking a significant milestone in relations between the two partners. This initiative, announced by President Ursula von […]
2025 ESDE report highlights the importance of underrepresented groups
Better integrating underrepresented groups — such as women, older people, migrants and persons with disabilities — into the job market can help to mitigate skills and labour shortages and offset the demographic changes that risk shrinking the EU’s workforce by up to 18 million by 2050. The Commission’s 2025 Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report […]
Commission gathers information for strategic vision for sport in Europe
The European Commission is consulting citizens, including fans, sportsmen and sportswomen, coaches, trainers, instructors, volunteers, athletes and sports organisations, before presenting a policy communication entitled “A strategic vision for sport in Europe: reinforcing the European model of sport”. The Communication will emphasise the importance of sport as a public good in Europe, and participation in […]
EU welcomes entry into force of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The European Union welcomes the long-awaited entry into force of the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a major milestone after two decades of intense multilateral negotiations. This represents a significant step forward in the global effort to protect the world’s ocean, as it aims to eliminate harmful fisheries subsidies, ultimately contributing to […]
New strategy to strengthen Europe’s research and technology infrastructures
Last September 15, the Commission has launched the European strategy on research and technology infrastructures to boost Europe’s leadership in scientific excellence and technological innovation. To remain a frontrunner in the global race for science and innovation, Europe must reinforce decisively its research and technology infrastructures and make them even more integrated and accessible to […]