European Parliament elects the Von Der Leyen Commission

Following the conclusion of the hearings process, European Parliament approved the new Commissioners, presented to plenary by Commission President-elect Von Der Leyen The new College of Commissioners obtained 461 votes in favour, 157 against and 89 abstentions. Different results for the last Jean-Claude Juncker Commission which obtained, during last 2014, 423 votes in favour – Read more about European Parliament elects the Von Der Leyen Commission[…]

Statement by european Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Berlin

My thoughts and those of the entire European Commission are among the families and relatives of all those who have been killed and injured in Berlin. This news shook us all the more because they had gathered there to celebrate the pre-Christmas season, which united many people with peace and quiet. We are connected with Read more about Statement by european Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Berlin[…]

Solidarity with Italy: european funds to support reconstruction efforts after the earthquakes

When tragedy struck the heart of Italy with a deadly earthquake and aftershocks at the end of August 2016, and again in October, the european Commission stood in full solidarity with the Italian people. The Commission announced its full support, first to address the immediate emergency situation, and later to start rebuilding, together with the Read more about Solidarity with Italy: european funds to support reconstruction efforts after the earthquakes[…]