The overall mandate of the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DEFIS) is to develop and carry out the Commission’s policies on defence industry and space. The duties of the Deputy Director-General are to support the Director-General while providing an overall strategic orientation of DG DEFIS in the field of defence industry and space, and […]
European Commission publishes regional competitiveness index: Spanish regions improve their performance
On 27 March, the European Commission published the Regional Competitiveness Index (RCI), a completely revised version of a tool long used to measure different dimensions of competitiveness in EU regions. The fully revised RCI 2.0 shows that large disparities persist between EU regions, but it also shows that the competitiveness of less developed regions has […]
European Commission invites industry to submit proposals to deploy the new EU secure connectivity satellite constellation
The Commission launches an invitation to tender to procure a concession contract to implement the EU satellite constellation called IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite). The public-private partnership between the Commission and the private sector will ensure common investment into the design, development, deployment and operation of governmental and commercial infrastructure and […]
The EU’s goal is to drastically reduce greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of many greenhouse gases. Learn about the impact of global warming, its origins and its contribution to the EU’s emissions, which aims to drastically reduce greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the best known, but other substances present in smaller quantities in the atmosphere can contribute […]
European Commission and UNICEF ask for greater commitment to invest in safe, quality education for children in crisis
Around the world, children and youth are suffering greatly as a result of rising levels of displacement and protracted conflicts, with an estimated 222 million school-age children and adolescents in need of education. This number includes 78 million people who do not attend school. In light of this, the European Commission and UNICEF are advocating […]
European Commission proposes common criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims
On 22 March, the Commission proposed common standards against money laundering and misleading environmental claims. Under the proposed proposals, consumers will have greater clarity and confidence that when something is marketed as organic, choosing environmentally friendly products and services is an authentic message of better quality. Businesses will also benefit, as consumers will be able […]
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 […]
The European Commission will provide more than 75 M € in humanitarian aid to support Venezuelans
The international community gathered last week for the 2023 International Conference of Solidarity with Venezuelan Refugees and Migrants and their host countries and communities, jointly organized by the European Union and Canada to reaffirm their support for Venezuelans in need suffering from the country’s protracted crisis. On the occasion, the European Commission is releasing over […]