Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Ensuring EU law is interpreted and applied the same in every EU country; ensuring countries and EU institutions abide by EU law. Members: Court of Justice: 1 judge from each EU country, plus 11 advocates general; General Court: 2 judges from each EU country Year […]
Council of the European Union
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Voice of EU member governments, adopting EU laws and coordinating EU policies Members: Government ministers from each EU country, according to the policy area to be discussed President: Each EU country holds the presidency on a 6-month rotating basis Year established: 1958 (as Council of […]
The Carrasca of Lecina in Huesca: Finalist of the European Tree of the Year
You can now vote for the Millennial Carrasca of Lecina to become Tree of the Year in Europe 2021. This thousand-year-old holm oak has been recognised as Singular Tree of Aragon, Tree of the Year in Spain and it is now also a candidate for European Tree of the Year. Voting will end on 28 […]
Commission launches debate on responding to the impact of an ageing population
The European Commission presented a green paper to launch a broad policy debate on the challenges and opportunities of Europe’s ageing society. It sets out the impact of this pronounced demographic trend across our economy and society and invites the public to express their views on how to respond to this in a public consultation, which will […]
Main results of the European Council, 10-11 December 2020
EU leaders reached a deal to address the concerns expressed on the recovery package and agreed on the 55% emissions reduction goal. They also adopted conclusions on COVID-19, security and external relations, and met for a Euro Summit in inclusive format. [toc] Long-term EU budget 2021-2027 and recovery package The European Council agreed a number […]
EU-US: A new transatlantic agenda for global change
The European Commission and the High Representative are today putting forward a proposal for a new, forward-looking transatlantic agenda. While the past years have been tested by geopolitical power shifts, bilateral tensions and unilateral tendencies, the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, combined with a more assertive and capable European Union and a […]
Affordable, accessible and safe medicines for all: the Commission presents a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe
The Commission has adopted a Pharmaceutical Strategy for Europe to ensure patients have access to innovative and affordable medicines and to support the competitiveness, innovative capacity and sustainability of the EU’s pharmaceutical industry. Europe’s Pharmaceutical Strategy has four main objectives: Ensuring access to affordable medicines for patients, and addressing unmet medical needs (e.g. in the […]
European Semester Autumn Package
The European Commission presented its autumn economic policy package, including the Opinions on euro area Draft Budgetary Plans (DBPs) for 2021 and policy recommendations for the euro area. This is the second step in the 2021 European Semester cycle, which started in September with the publication of the Annual Sustainable Growth Strategy (ASGS) with the concept of […]
VOPSA2.0: The use of microalgae in cosmetics
The global demand for food supplements and specific bioproducts from natural sources for human use is increasing dramatically. Moreover, the greater the number of products with a healthy role, the better the results in both research and the market. Different compounds derived from organisms such as Omega-3 fatty acids and the carotenoid Astaxanthin have incredible […]