EU strengthens civilian security capacities
As the EU beefs up its military and defence capacities, EU ministers of foreign affairs on 28 May endorsed a…
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Iran deal: EU united on keeping Iran nuclear deal in place for European security
The EU 28 Ministers expressed full unity on keeping the Iran nuclear deal in place as long as Iran stays…
Public Opinion survey finds record support for EU, despite Brexit backdrop
The latest Parliament Eurobarometer survey, published one year ahead of the European elections in May 2019, confirms citizens’ steadily growing…
European Semester 2018 Spring Package: Commission issues recommendations for Member States to achieve sustainable, inclusive and long-term growth
The European Commission presents the 2018 country-specific recommendations (CSRs), setting out its economic policy guidance for Member States for the…
2019 EU Budget: Commission proposes a budget focused on continuity and delivery – for growth, solidarity, security
The Commission today proposed the 2019 draft EU Budget of €166 billion in commitments, investing in a stronger and more resilient…
Building a stronger Europe: new initiatives to further boost role of youth, education and culture policies
Following the presentation of a first set of measures in January, the Commission tables today a second package of initiatives…
Managing migration and upgrade of the Visa Information System
The European Commission is today reporting on progress made under the European Agenda on Migration and the Commission’s roadmap from…
EU Declaration on the occasion of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Declaration by the High Representative, Federica Mogherini, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the International Day…
Gaza: EU calls for restraint on both sides following deaths of dozens of Palestinian protesters
Dozens of Palestinians, including children, have been killed and hundreds injured from Israeli fire today, during ongoing mass protests near…
Happy Europe Day!
Sixty-eight years ago today, French foreign minister Robert Schuman proposed a joint authority to oversee French and German production of…