Tag: European Commission
InvestEU supports sustainable transport in Italy: €3.4 billion to modernize the Palermo-Catania railway line
InvestEU supports sustainable transport in Italy: €3.4 billion to modernise the Palermo-Catania railway line
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €2.1 billion to modernise 178 km of the Palermo-Catania railway line in Italy. This...
Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect...
Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness
Today, the Commission has proposed to reform the EU’s electricity market design to accelerate a surge in...
Ocean biodiversity: global agreement on protection and sustainable use of resources and biodiversity in...
Ocean biodiversity: global agreement on protection and sustainable use of resources and biodiversity in high seas
Today, global negotiations concluded on the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate...
Ukraine: College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv to boost EU support and sectorial cooperation...
Ukraine: College of Commissioners travels to Kyiv to boost EU support and sectorial cooperation with Ukraine
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, travelled to Kyiv today, accompanied by 15 Commissioners, for the...
EU Security Union: Commission proposes new rules on Advance Passenger Information
Security Union: Commission proposes new rules on Advance Passenger Information to facilitate external border management and increase internal security
Today, the Commission is proposing new rules to strengthen the use of Advance Passenger Information (API) data. This...
EU Fisheries Plan in 2023 fishing opportunities for Atlantic, North Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak, Mediterranean,...
Fisheries: 2023 fishing opportunities for Atlantic, North Sea, Kattegat and Skagerrak, Mediterranean and Black Seas adopted
This morning, the ministers responsible for fisheries in the Council agreed on fishing opportunities for 2023 for the Atlantic, Kattegat...
EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana reaffirms the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans...
EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tirana reaffirms the EU membership perspective of the Western Balkans and EU’s strategic partnership with the region
Today, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European...
Statement by European Union President von der Leyen at the “Grain from Ukraine” event
Statement by European Union President von der Leyen at the "Grain from Ukraine" event
Read the President's statement in English, French, German and Ukrainian here.
"Thank you, dear Volodymyr, for convening us on this very important day.
This...
EU increases support for border and migration management in the Western Balkans
EU increases support for border and migration management in the Western Balkans
Ahead of President von der Leyen’s visit to the Western Balkans partners this week, the Commission adopted a recommendation to the Council to authorise...
Ukraine: EU agrees on eighth package of sanctions against Russia
Ukraine: EU agrees on eighth package of sanctions against Russia
The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of an eighth package of hard-hitting sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine. This package – which has...
Joint Statement by EU President von der Leyen and UK Prime Minister Liz Truss
Joint Statement by President von der Leyen and Prime Minister Liz Truss
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss, met at the UN General Assembly in...
Secretary Blinken’s Call with European Commission President von der Leyen
Secretary Blinken's Call with European Commission President von der LeyenThe USA, 10 September 2022
Office of the Spokesperson
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with European Commission...
European Commission proposes the first €1 billion tranches of the new macro-financial assistance for...
European Commission proposes first €1 billion tranche of the new macro-financial assistance for Ukraine
The European Commission has today proposed a new €1 billion macro-financial assistance (MFA) operation for Ukraine as the first part of...
EU New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
EU New Zealand Trade Agreement: Unlocking sustainable economic growth
The EU and New Zealand have today concluded negotiations for a Trade Agreement, which is set to open significant economic opportunities for companies and consumers on...
Joint Statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden on European Energy Security
Joint Statement by President von der Leyen and President Biden on European Energy Security
"Following the further invasion of Ukraine, Russia continues to use natural gas as a political and economic weapon. Russia's energy coercion...
The United States Takes Next Step in Supporting Innovative Clean Nuclear Technology in Europe
United States Takes Next Step in Supporting Innovative Clean Nuclear Technology in EuropeThe USA, 26 June 2022
Office of the Spokesperson
Today, at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Schloss Elmau, President Biden laid out the Administration's...
EU steps up action to strengthen EU defence capabilities
EU steps up action to strengthen EU defence capabilities, industrial and technological base: towards an EU framework for Joint defence procurement
Today, in response to the European Council tasking at the Versailles Summit, the Commission and...
Fighting child sexual abuse: Commission proposes new rules to protect children
Fighting child sexual abuse: Commission proposes new rules to protect children
11 May 2022, Brussels:
Today, the Commission is proposing new EU legislation to prevent and combat child sexual abuse online. With 85 million pictures and videos depicting...
USA and EU stand on European Energy Security
Joint Statement between the United States and the European Commission on European Energy Security
"On 28 April, the EU-US Task Force on Energy Security met in person in Washington to discuss implementation of the 25...
European Commission welcomes agreement on Digital Services Act
Digital Services Act: Commission welcomes political agreement on rules ensuring a safe and accountable online environment
The Commission welcomes the swift political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the...
