Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposal for a major recovery plan. To ensure the recovery is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all Member States, the European Commission is proposing to create a new recovery instrument, Next Generation EU, embedded within a powerful, modern and revamped long-term EU budget. The Commission has…
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Kyriakides Commissioner on «Farm to Fork»
“The transformation of our food production system has been at the top of our agenda since the President’s political guidelines in July” said Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the press conference on the adoption of the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork Strategy, which took place on May 20 in Brussels. #Farm2Fork Today @EU_Commission presents…
Europe Day virtual celebrations
Europe Day is held every 9 May to mark the anniversary of the speech by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman that led to the foundation of the European Union. On #EuropeDay, let’s never forget… Europe is YOU, it’s US, it’s all of us TOGETHER. UNITY is what makes us stronger. Here’s what Europe means to…
EU allocates €3.3bn to Western Balkans
Ahead of the 6 May meeting between the EU and the region, the European Union reinforces its support to the Western Balkans to address the coronavirus crisis. It is in times of crisis when ties between friends are tested. The EU proved to stand by the #WesternBalkans providing essential support 4 immediate needs & recovery….
Von der Leyen Commission start
“Starting today, we are the guardians of the Treaties, the custodians of the Lisbon spirit. I feel this responsibility. It is a responsibility towards our predecessors, our founding fathers and mothers, and all that they have achieved” said new president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at inauguration event in Museum of European…
New Commissioners-designate awaiting hearing
Commissioners-designate Olivér Várhelyi (Hungary), Adina-Ioana Vălean (Romania) and Thierry Breton (France) will receive the audition in Parliament on November 14 in Brussels. (Image above: illustration). Briefings for the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios from @EP_ThinkTank available at: https://t.co/gQsubxt0fN#EPhearings2019 — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) November 13, 2019 Each candidate commissioner is invited to a live-streamed, three-hour hearing in front…
UK obligation to assign EU Commissioner
According to existing. EU Treaties the UK has an obligation to assign a candidate for a Commissioner to join European Commission next mandate team. In case Britons are still members of the European Union after October 31, they have to align with their legal obligations, and join the team. "I would ask the UK to…
Westminster aims at one year Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to negotiate further extension of Brexit deadline with the European Union, after he failed to win the support of Westminster for his Article 50 Agreement with the bloc, facing another delay caused by MP Oliver Letwin amendment. The MPs passed an amendment tabled by a cross-party group, led by…
Josep Borrell faces MEPs scrutiny
Anna van Densky from Brussels The MEPS of Foreign Affairs Committee questioned Josep Borrell, Spanish candidate for High Representative/Vice-President for foreign affairs and security policy. Political groups’ coordinators from the committee will meet within 24 hours to assess the performance of Josep Borrell, candidate EU top diplomat job. #EU has to cultivate geopolitical approach to…
Finnish Jutta Urpilainen for EU development cooperation job
The Development Committee questioned the candidate Jutta Urpilainen for the international partnerships portfolio on future development cooperation and respect of EU values. #DEV Commissiioner-designate Jutta Urpilainen managed to avoid most burning issues of #Africa as CORRUPTION, TERRORISM, ETHNIC CONFLICTS, CHINA EXPANSION, DEMOGRAPHIC EXPLOSION. Is she set to play #EU Santa-Claus lavishing gifts?! pic.twitter.com/f7IxinsUA7 — Anna…
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