The European Commission welcomes thepolitical declaration on migrationadopted today by the Council of Europe at the Ministerial Conference in Chisinau. The declaration highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the values underpinning the Council of Europe, values which are shared by the EU. The declaration addresses several key issues in the […]
European age verification app to ensure children’s online safety
The European Commission has announced that a new age verification app, designed to protect minors online, is ready to be launched. In a recent statement, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the technology is ready and will soon be available for citizens to use. The app will allow usersto verify their agewhen accessing […]
Commission finds that arbitration award ordering Spain to pay a compensation is illegal and incompatible State aid
The European Commission has concluded that an arbitration award, in which Spain is ordered to pay compensation to Antin for the modification of a renewable electricity support measure, constitutes illegal State aid. In the decision, the Commission instructs Spain not to pay any compensation based on the arbitration award. The decision also requires Spain to […]