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In the framework of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the UN Environment Programme Europe Office and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, are happy to announce the launch of the Let’s Talk Ecosystems Podcast. Designed and produced with the aim of reaching a young and wide audience, the 10-episode series will take you on a journey around the world into the activities led by fan...
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Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive making it easier for companies to expand the use of digital tools and processes in EU company law. The proposal aims to facilitate cross-border companies' operations and to increase business transparency and trust by making more information about companies publicly available at EU level. It will also cut red tape for cross-bor...
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A delegation of the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament led by its president, Iratxe García Pérez, visited Ukraine to meet with key representatives of the government, parliament, and presidential administration to express the Group’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, and to reaffirm its commitment to accompany Ukraine in its accession to the Euro...
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Thank you, Madame President, ladies and gentlemen. It’s a great pleasure to be back in Moldova today. Moldova, a candidate country for EU membership. This is a historic opportunity — for your country and for your people. I am absolutely convinced that it must be seized, and it will be seized. Russia continues to attack the free people of Ukraine. And here in Moldova, you are heavily impacted by...
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The Lorenzo Natali Media Prize, the EU's flagship journalism award, opens for applications today. Journalists can apply by submitting eligible stories until midnight of 28 April. The Prize recognises and honours the work of journalists from around the world which shed a light on the most pressing global challenges. The European Commission calls on journalists reporting on issues relating to ...
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European Parliament negotiators – led by the committee on international trade (INTA) chair, rapporteur and S&D MEP Bernd Lange – reached a late-night political breakthrough with EU member states on a new anti-coercion instrument. It will empower the EU to better defend itself against unfair attacks on the global stage. According to the political agreement reached in the early hours of this ...
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Brussels, 28th March 2023 Agreement reached on AFIR Late last night (27th March), EU institutions reached a deal on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), the key piece of legislation for Europe’s nascent hydrogen-powered road transport sector. Article 6 of the regulation will mandate the construction of one gaseous hydrogen refuelling stat...
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Thank you President Iohannis, dear Klaus, for your warm welcome. It’s a pleasure to be back in Bucharest. Today we discussed important issues for our European continent. I will focus on three: EU support for Ukraine, Moldova and the Schengen area and border management Russia continues to attack the free people of Ukraine. And they continue to fight back bravely to defend their freedom. The Euro...
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Launched in March 2023, the EDPS is taking part in the European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) Coordinated Enforcement Action on the role and tasks of data protection officers, alongside 26 data protection authorities of the EU and the European Economic Area (EU/EEA). Wojciech Wiewiórowski, EDPS, said: “The role of a data protection officer is crucial in ensuring that data protection law is app...
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More than €1.1 billion in finance to be mobilised in sustainable projects, supported by €150 million in InvestEU guarantees Under the InvestEU programme, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Commission work together to help various EU countries in reaching their full green potential New investments to boost green and sustainable projects in the mun...
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