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European Commission Statement Brussels, 08 May 2025 We sincerely congratulate His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as Pope and head of the Catholic Church. Millions of Europeans draw daily inspiration from the Church's enduring commitment to peace, human dignity, and mutual understanding among nations. We are confident that Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the global stage to promote these shared values and encourage unity in the pursuit of a more just and compassionate world.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 May 2025 Ukraine receives an additional €1 billion under G7 loan initiative Today, the European Commission disbursed the fourth tranche of its exceptional macro-financia...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2025 Culture gives citizens a sense of community and integration. According to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission, citizens strongly support cultural exchange, artistic freedom and fair working conditions for artists.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2025 The Commission is looking for new partners to continue the mission of the Europe Direct centres. A new call for proposals for interested organisations is open.

European Commission Speech Thessaloniki, 08 May 2025 Ladies and Gentlemen.   First of all, I'd like to welcome you to my hometown, Thessaloniki,   a city where you will experience the warmth of Greek hospitality, ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2025 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion French re-insurance scheme for export credit to the United States (‘US'). The schem...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2025 The European Commission has launched today a public consultation to seek feedback on its ongoing review of the EU merger guidelines. The merger guidelines descr...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 08 May 2025 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a list of US imports which could become subject to EU countermeasures, if ongoing EU-US negotiations do not result in a mutually beneficial outcome and the removal of the US tariffs.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 07 May 2025 Honourable members, thank you for this important debate today. Let me first and foremost thank the rapporteur, ITRE Chair [Borys] Budka and all shadows for thei...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 07 May 2025   Thank you President, Honourable members,   I heard a very striking reflection from somebody living in Barcelona, one of millions affected by last week's power...