Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue are an integral part of the values of the European Union and play an important role in promotion of human rights, tolerance, and non-discrimination across the world. The EU is focusing on its increasingly positive role in international relations. The European Union aims to strengthen the effectiveness and impact of […]
Europe and Europeans Today Photo Competition
Capture what Europe means to you and upload your picture to Instagram. The six winners (including one overall winner) will win a diploma and be invited to the 70th anniversary commemorative event in October 2019. Also, a selection of the best photos and the winning photos will be exhibited at the Council of Europe in […]
Terrorist content online! Companies to be given just one hour to remove it
Internet companies should remove terrorist content quickly, at the latest one hour after receiving an order from the authorities, Civil Liberties Committee agreed. With 35 votes to 1 and 8 abstentions, the Civil Liberties Committee approved on Monday a draft piece of legislation to tackle hosting services being misused to publicly disseminate terrorist content online […]
An edible sunscreen product
Everyday use of beauty and personal care products exposes people to more than 100 chemicals with potential toxic effects. Alternative technologies are required that are more friendly to the skin and the environment. Many chemicals present in beauty products such as parabens or phthalates cause undesirable toxic effects in humans and the environment. Even UV […]
Denunciantes de irregularidades: medidas para garantizar su protección
Título: Denunciantes de irregularidades: medidas para garantizar su protección Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 01:28 Resumen: El Parlamento vota a favor de garantizar la protección económica y jurídica de los denunciantes en toda la UE. Los ciudadanos deben poder denunciar irregularidades a través de canales nuevos y seguros sin temor a sufrir represalias. Fecha de Publicación: 08-04-2019
Internet of Things and the EU: Join the new era
Título: Internet of Things and the EU: Join the new era Autor: Mercado Único Digital Duración: 02:44 Resumen: ¿Qué está haciendo la Unión Europea para que tanto sus ciudadanos como su industria puedan aprovechar todo el potencial de Internet of Things? IoT hace que nuestras sociedades estén más conectadas y sean más resistentes, nuestra vida cotidiana sea […]
Cyclone Idai: €12 million EU assistance in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi
The European Union has announced today an additional €12 million in humanitarian support in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. This funding will assist people in need following cyclone Idai and the subsequent floods. Total EU humanitarian assistance in response to this natural disaster now amounts to over €15 million. From today’s announcement, €7 million will benefit […]
New rules on Trade Defence Instruments: shaped by your views
Título: New rules on Trade Defence Instruments: shaped by your views Autor: Comisión Europea Duración: 01:37 Resumen: Antes de actualizar las normas para proteger a los productores de la UE contra la competencia desleal, la Comisión Europea consultó a cientos de productores, importadores, asociaciones y autoridades en diálogos, una conferencia pública y encuestas en línea. Fecha de Publicación: […]
New rules on energy performance for buildings: shaped by your views
Título: New rules on energy performance for buildings: shaped by your views Autor: Comisión Europea Duración: 01:52 Resumen: Las nuevas reglas para edificios más inteligentes fueron configuradas por las contribuciones de miles de ciudadanos, organizaciones y autoridades públicas en toda la UE. Gracias a las reglas actualizadas, los edificios del futuro serán más verdes y cómodos, y consumirán […]