In a set of annual reports adopted today, the European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy assessed the implementation of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) with the 16 partner countries in the East and the South and made recommendations for the year ahead.
It is with deep sorrow that I have learned about the plane crash in France that cost the lives of 150 people.
My heart goes out to the families and friends of the victims. This is a tragedy that hits home all too starkly.
In my own name and on behalf of the European Commission, I would like to express my deepest condolences, as well as our European solidarity with the people of France, Germany and Spain.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and friends.
Over a year, the number of asylum applicants registered in the European Union (EU) has increased by 191 000 (+44%)…
The job vacancy rate in the euro area (EA18) was 1.8% in the fourth quarter of 2014, up from 1.6% recorded both in the previous quarter and in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to figures published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
The Commission concluded negotiations on an ambitious new tax transparency agreement with Switzerland, marking a major step forward in the fight against tax evasion.
The national allocation of the 150 million euro of EU funds for the School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme in 2015-16, proposed by the European Commission, was accepted by Member States.
The signature by the Russian Federation of a so-called “Treaty on Alliance and Integration” with Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia announced for 18 March will be yet another step that goes against ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability in the region.
EU’s Interior Ministers discussed measures that should be taken to manage growing tide of migrants seeking illegal residence in Europe, including strengthening control at external borders and reinforcing cooperation with third countries.
The Council has prolonged the application of EU restrictive measures targeting action against Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
On the European Day of Remembrance of Victims of Terrorism, March 11, First Vice-President Timmermans, High Representative Mogherini and Commissioners Avramopoulos and Jourová said in a joint statement that the EU would remain committed to support the victims and their families, but also determined to make sure that no community feels excluded from the European society.
