The European Commission has published the country reports of each Member State. These reports come from the European Semester that provides a framework for the coordination of economic policies throughout the European Union. The country reports, published in the so-called Winter Package on February 26, address some of the most important economic and social policy […]
Future EU-UK Partnership: European Commission receives mandate to begin negotiations with the UK
The Council adopted yesterday, 25 th of March, a decision authorising the opening of negotiations for a new partnership with the UK, and formally nominating the Commission as EU negotiator. The Council also adopted negotiating directives which constitute a mandate to the Commission for the negotiations. Future partnership The EU wishes to establish an ambitious, […]
General Affairs Council, 25 February 2020
The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. Agenda highlights Ministers will start preparations for the European Council on 26-27 March by discussing […]
President von der Leyen on the Commission’s new strategy: Shaping Europe’s Digital Future
White Paper for Artificial Intelligence and Data Strategy Europe has a long history of technological success and innovation, with a strong and world-class industry. The digital strategy that has been aimed connects all these points and puts them in context. The intention of the Commission is that digital transformation drives the community economy and offers […]
Statement by President von der Leyen on the new strategy of the Commission: shaping the digital future of Europe
The EU pursues a digital strategy based on our fruitful history in terms of technology, innovation and ingenuity and anchored in the European values that it projects on the international scene. The White Paper on artificial intelligence (AI) and the European data strategy presented today show that Europe can set global standards for technological development, […]
Sassoli: el Parlamento no aceptará cualquier acuerdo sobre el presupuesto
Parliament President David Sassoli reminded EU leaders Parliament approval is needed for the EU budget and said MEPs would not accept just any agreement. Sassoli was speaking at the start of an EU Council aimed at finding an agreement between member states on the EU’s next long-term budget. The budget for 2021-2027 will be the […]
Parliament this week: AI, drinking water, EU long-term budget
Available now Committe on Budgetary Control: On Thursday, Parliament President DavidSassoli will outline Parliament’s priorities and its position on the EU’s long-term budget to EU leaders. The President has said the proposal on the table for the summit is unsatisfactory. On Tuesday, the environment committee will vote on the agreement between the Parliament and member states to further improve access to and the […]
Council of the EU: Coming fortnight 10 – 23 February 2020
The European Council is the EU institution that defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union. It consists of the heads of state or government of the member states, together with its President and the President of the Commission. Coming fortnight 10 – 23 February 2020 Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs […]
Apply for the 2020 edition of Charlemagne Youth Prize
Aged 16-30 and working on a project with a European dimension? Apply for the 2020 Charlemagne Youth Prize and win funds to further develop your initiative. The European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation of Aachen award the Charlemagne Youth Prize every year to projects by young people with a strong EU dimension. The […]