European Commission

22/10/2014 00:00:00

The European Parliament gave its strong support to the new European Commission with 423 votes in favour, 209 against and 67 abstentions. ...

15/10/2014 00:00:00

The EU has proposed a ban on fish imports from Sri Lanka over concerns about illegal fishing. It is satisfied, however, that several other countries are committed to tackling the problem. ...

08/10/2014 00:00:00

The winners of the 2014 EU Prize for Literature have been announced, honouring 13 new and emerging writers from across Europe with a €5000 award. ...

25/09/2014 00:00:00

A competition where Europe’s most promising young scientists presented their research projects to an international panel concluded this week at a glittering awards ceremony in Warsaw. ...

23/09/2014 00:00:00

Improving labour mobility – workers' willingness and ability to switch jobs or move to other regions to work – is crucial for European economies, according to a recent joint Commission-OECD report. ...

16/09/2014 00:00:00

Hundreds of events promoting sustainable transport across Europe will take place over the next seven days as the 13th edition of European Mobility Week gets underway. ...

10/09/2014 00:00:00

President-elect Juncker unveiled his team and the new shape of the next European Commission. ...

30/08/2014 00:00:00

President Barroso has insisted that that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Ukraine, and that time is quickly running out to reach a compromise. ...

19/08/2014 00:00:00

Nearly 270,000 students from across Europe took part in the EU's Erasmus exchange programme in 2012-13, the highest number in its 27-year history. ...

12/08/2014 00:00:00

New figures show improved conditions across all markets in Europe, though services and the energy sector give cause for concern. ...

05/08/2014 00:00:00

The EU has more than halved mobile data roaming charges for people travelling within Europe this summer and aims to eliminate roaming charges entirely by 2016. ...

30/07/2014 00:00:00

How can EU policy best cater for the needs of cities? The EU wants to hear your views. ...

23/07/2014 00:00:00

The EU is calling for action to protect small food companies from unfair practices used by some of the bigger manufacturers and supermarkets in the industry. ...

18/07/2014 00:00:00

Following the crash of the Malaysian Airlines plane in Ukraine, Vice-President Kallas today activated the EU aviation crisis cell to manage the effects on airspace and to guarantee the safety of flights. ...

17/07/2014 00:00:00

When you're in another EU country, the European Health Insurance Card makes seeing a doctor or going to hospital easier. It can save you time and money.  ...

15/07/2014 00:00:00

Jean-Claude Juncker has been elected President of the European Commission by a strong majority of 422 votes in the European Parliament plenary session. ...

10/07/2014 00:00:00

The EU has proposed higher recycling targets in a bid to transform Europe's economy into one where nothing is wasted, supporting sustainable growth. ...

04/07/2014 00:00:00

Growth and employment, strengthening citizens’ rights and a stronger role for Europe in the world will be Italy’s priorities during its 6-month presidency of the EU. ...

02/07/2014 00:00:00

The EU has outlined a plan to maximise job opportunities in environment-friendly sectors and support workers as the economy becomes “greener”. ...

27/06/2014 00:00:00

EU leaders met in Brussels, where they signed Association Agreements with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine and designated Jean-Claude Juncker as next Commission President. ...