The Commission paid on 31 March an advance of EUR 100 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to Spain to help finance its recovery efforts following the October 2024 DANA storm in Valencia. This is the maximum amount allowed under the EUSF as an advance payment. The Commission is currently assessing the formal application […]
Volunteering – Solidarity projects – Various countries
A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves over a period of 2 to 12 months. It offers a group of at least 5 young people the opportunity to express their solidarity by taking responsibility and committing themselves to bring about positive change in their local community, […]
Volunteering – Solidarity Projects – Several countries
A Solidarity Project is a non-profit solidarity activity initiated, developed and implemented by young people themselves for a period from 2 to 12 months. It gives a group of minimum 5 young persons the chance to express solidarity by taking responsibility and committing themselves to bring positive change in their local community, although some of them can […]
European Union expresses solidarity, reaffirms full support to people of Pakistan affected by floods
At the at the Joint Launch by the UN of the 2022 Pakistan Floods Response Plan, the EU expressed its commitment as follows: The EU expresses deep condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the extreme monsoon floods and expresses its full solidarity with the Pakistani people. The EU has reacted quickly and mobilised € […]
Main results of the Special meeting of the European Council – May 2022 (Day 2)
On the second day of the summit, they were joined by Chairperson of the African Union, Macky Sall, via video conference during the discussion on food security. Solidarity lanes The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is having a direct impact on global food security and affordability. The European Council called on Russia to: end its attacks on transport […]
Commission to establish Solidarity Lanes to help Ukraine export agricultural goods
As part of the EU’s solidarity response with Ukraine, the Commission has presented a set of actions to help Ukraine export its agricultural produce. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its blockade of Ukrainian ports, Ukrainian grain and other agricultural goods can no longer reach their destinations. The situation is threatening global food security and […]
Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022
The European Capital of Culture initiative illustrates the importance of culture in promoting the values on which the European Union is built: diversity, solidarity, respect, tolerance and openness. An initiative that puts culture at the heart of European cities with the support of the EU for a year-long celebration of art and culture. Culture in […]
European Solidarity Corps
The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative offering young people opportunities to volunteer or work in projects in their own country or abroad while supporting communities and people around Europe. It was announced by the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, during his annual State of the European Union speech in September 2016, […]
MEPs say “no” to the Super League
The EU must shape a sporting model based on solidarity, inclusion, open competition and fairness, says a resolution adopted by MEPs on Tuesday. With 597 votes in favour, 36 against and 55 abstentions, MEPs backed a European sporting culture aligned with the EU’s values of solidarity, sustainability, inclusion, open competition, sporting merit and fairness. MEPs […]