The last Flash Eurobarometer survey shows an overwhelming support among Europeans for the measures taken over the last year to protect consumers and companies from volatility of energy prices, as well as action to foster energy security and the green transition. It also confirms a large consensus among EU citizens in favour of boosting clean […]
Commission proposes European Disability and Parking Card valid in all Member States
The European Commission delivered a legislative proposal that will facilitate access to the right to free movement for persons with disabilities, by making sure they can, on an equal basis, access special conditions, preferential treatment, and parking rights when visiting another Member State. The Commission’s proposal introduces a standardised European Disability Card and enhances the current European Parking Card for persons with […]
Commission proposes steps to make it easier for Europeans to live, work and travel abroad
The Commission has proposed concrete steps to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe, in a dedicated Communication. It lays out actions to make access to social security services quicker and simpler across borders by making full use of digital tools, reducing administrative burden for citizens and business. This will improve the exchanges of […]
Commission proposes a Blueprint to improve response to disruptive cross-border incidents
The Commission is proposing a Council Recommendation for a Critical Infrastructure Blueprint that will enhance the EU’s coordination in response to attempts to disrupt our critical infrastructure. The geopolitical context in which critical infrastructure operates is highly volatile and this not only in view of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, increased hybrid attacks […]
European Union Election Experts Mission to accompany elections in Ecuador
The European Union in Ecuador reaffirms that the exercise of democracy is one of its priority pillars and will remain at Ecuador’s side to promote trust and dialogue in order to provide stability and prosperity to all Ecuadorians. A mission of European Union (EU) Electoral Experts will accompany the election process in Ecuador scheduled for […]
European Parliament approves law on sustainable marine fuels
MEPs adopted new rules on cleaner maritime fuels. During the negotiations with Council, they ensured that ships will have to gradually reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by cutting the amount of GHG in the energy they use (below 2020 level) by 2% as of 2025 to 80% as of 2050. This would apply to ships […]
The EU wants to introduce minimum standards to make nearly all products on its market sustainable
Ecodesign entails the integration of environmental considerations into product development, aiming to create goods with the lowest possible environmental impact throughout their life cycle. EU manufacturers already have to align with ecodesign rules for energy-related products, such as heaters, refrigerators, vacuum cleaners or computers, reducing energy consumption and negative environmental effects in the design stage. […]
The Commission announced the results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative
The Commission announced the results of the 2023 Erasmus+ call for the European Universities initiative, which provides support to alliances of higher education institutions. These European University alliances are bringing together a new generation of Europeans who are able to study and work in different European countries, different languages, and across sectors and academic disciplines. Thanks to […]
President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners will participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU in Madrid
President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Madrid today, Monday, together with the other European Commissioners, to participate in the inauguration of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. They will first visit the Galería de las Colecciones Reales and will be received by Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and members […]