Stopping foreign fighters at EU external borders
All EU citizens and third country nationals entering or leaving the EU will be systematically checked against databases, e.g. of…
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CETA marks the beginning of a new era in the EU-Canada relationship
The European Parliament voted, with 408 votes in favour, for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU…
Comitology: Commission proposes more transparency and accountability in procedures for implementing EU law
The European Commission proposed today to amend the Comitology Regulation, increasing transparency and accountability in the procedures for implementation of…
Winter 2017 Economic Forecast: Navigating through choppy waters
Having proven resilient to global challenges last year, the European economic recovery is expected to continue this year and next:…
Security through unity: making integration work for Europe
At the joint ECB and Banka Slovenije conference held in Ljubljana on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the…
European Year of Cultural Heritage in 2018: celebrating the diversity and richness of our European heritage
On 9 February 2017 Council and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional agreement on a decision establishing a European Year…
New rules allowing Europeans to travel and enjoy online content services across borders
The rules will reflect new ways in which Europeans enjoy culture and entertainment services online when they travel around the…
Relocation and Resettlement: Member States need to build on encouraging results
Today, the European Commission adopted its ninth progress report on the EU’s emergency relocation and resettlement schemes, assessing actions taken…
Employment and Social Developments Quarterly Review: 2.8 million more employees under a permanent contract
The winter edition of the Employment and Social Development in Europe (ESDE) Quarterly Review 2016, released today, highlights continuing economic…
Schengen area: Council recommends prolongation of internal border controls
On 7 February 2017, the Council adopted an implementing decision setting out a recommendation to prolong temporary internal border controls…