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Speech by Commissioner Urpilainen at the high-level launch of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor Coordination Platform
European Commission Speech Ashgabat, 03 Oct 2024 Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today, as we come together for the high-level launch of the Trans-Caspian Tran...
Vice-President Suica delivers a keynote speech at Forum on “Preparing a Longevity Society”, organized by Tony Blair Institute for Global change (TBI) in cooperation with the Ellison Institute for Technology-Oxford, the EPC and CHES
European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 Thank you Elisabeth for your introduction! Dear Professor Piot, dear colleagues – let me start by thanking you and the Tony Blair Institute for the invitation ...
Daily News 03 / 10 / 2024
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 La Commission adopte ses procédures d'infraction du mois d'octobre Afin d'aider les citoyens et les entreprises à profiter pleinement des avantages qu'offre l'U...
Enforcement of trade policy delivers prosperity and growth for EU companies
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 The value of EU trade covered by the vast network of 42 agreements with 74 partners in place in 2023 was more than €2.3 trillion, having risen by over 30% over the past five years, according to the Annual Report on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade policy published today.
Commission evaluation shows the benefits and limitations of online consumer protection laws
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 Today, the Commission published the findings of the Digital Fairness Fitness Check, which evaluates whether the current EU consumer protection laws are fit for purpose to ensure a high level of protection in the digital environment.
Questions and Answers on the Digital Fairness Fitness Check
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 What is the scope of the Fitness Check? As part of the Better Regulation agenda, a Fitness Check is a comprehensive evaluation of the extent to which a se...
October infringements package: key decisions
European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 In its regular package of infringement decisions, the Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
Commission approves €1.2 billion Polish State aid scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Polish scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition to a net-zero economy.
EU boosts humanitarian aid to Lebanon by €30 million, bringing total to over €100 million for 2024
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 As the escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel continues, today the European Commission has announced a further €30 million in humanitarian aid to help those most in need in Lebanon.
The Commission decides to refer ESTONIA to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to provide effective judicial remedy against a visa refusal
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Oct 2024 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Estonia (INFR(2012)2242) to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to provide effective judicial...