The 21st EU-China Summit took place on 9 April in Brussels, providing a forum for engagement at the highest level and for advancing the relationship as regards the bilateral and multilateral agendas. A realistic, assertive and multi-faceted EU approach While China’s economic and political influence makes it a vital partner for the European Union, as […]
Fair labour mobility: provisional agreement reached on the modernised rules on social security coordination
The provisional agreement reached yesterday by the European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission revises the European rules on social security coordination to ensure that they remain fair, clear and easier to enforce. This agreement updates and safeguards the rights of citizens moving to another EU country and facilitates the cooperation between national authorities. […]
Commission reviews relations with China, proposes 10 actions
Against the backdrop of China’s growing economic power and political influence, the European Commission and the High Representative review European Union-China relations and the related opportunities and challenges. They are setting out 10 concrete actions for EU Heads of State or Government to discuss and endorse at the European Council of 21st March. The […]
External action: more funds for human rights, development and climate change
EU external action funding should support development, climate and environmental goals, and promote democracy, rule of law and human rights, say MEPs. Last week, the Foreign Affairs and Development committees adopted their joint position on the proposed Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI). The new financial instrument would, once agreed by both Parliament and EU […]