Revised european legislation proposed will improve the quality of drinking water and access to it as well as provide better information to citizens. The right to access essential services of good quality, including water, is one of the principles of the european pillar of social rights unanimously endorsed by heads of State or Government at Read more about Safer drinking water for all Europeans[…]
Today, in the afternoon, the President of the european Commission and the college of the Commissioners will participate in the launch of the european year of Cultural heritage in Belgium, at the invitation of the Mayor of the city of Bruxelles. This unprecedented occasion will reflect the excellent relations between the european Union and the Read more about Launch of the european Year of cultural heritage 2018 in Belgium[…]
MEPs discussed the priorities of the incoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union with Prime Minister. MEPs welcomed the Bulgarian Presidency’s intention to concentrate on the European Union perspective of the Western Balkans and the future of young people in Europe. Migration, fighting corruption, environmental protection, challenges to the rule of law, Read more about The priorities of the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council[…]
On Friday 19 January, the European Union-China tourism year was launched in Venice. This initiative provides a unique opportunity to increase the number of visits, promote sustainable tourism, stimulate investment opportunities for Europe and China, and underpin the ongoing negotiations on European Union-China visa facilitation and air connectivity. The year was opened by the european Read more about Launch of european Union- China tourism year 2018[…]
The european Union has issued new requirements that ensure independence of payment card schemes and processing entities, to enhance competition in the card payment market. Retailers will be able to choose the most suitable processor for their card transactions, to the benefit of consumers. The european Commissioner, in charge of competition policy said: Many consumers Read more about The European Union welcomes new rules that benefit consumers by promoting more competition in processing of card payments[…]
“Only by rethinking our health systems can we ensure that they remain fit-for-purpose and provide patient-centred care” This is what the 28 Country health profiles suggest, providing an in-depth analysis of european Union member States’health systems. They look at the health of the population and important risk factors, as well as at the effectiveness, accessibility Read more about The state of health in the european Union[…]
The European Union, today, launched a public consultation on fake news and online disinformation and set up a High-level expert group representing academics, online platforms, news media and civil society organisations The work of the high-level expert group as well as the results of the public consultation will contribute to the development of an EU- Read more about Fake news: the european Union sets up an high-level expert group and launches public consultation[…]
It has been published the report on the performance of the european globalisation adjustment fund in 2015 and 2016. The report reaffirms the role of the fund as a flagship demonstration of european solidarity within the limits of its set-up and budgetary availabilities, having helped close to 19.500 workers to adjust to changing trade patterns Read more about The effectiveness of european globalisation fund in term of employment[…]
During the State of the union address, the President of the European Commission has announced a set of operational and practical measures to better defend european citizens against terrorist threats and deliver a Europe that protects. The measures aim to address vulnerabilities exposed by recent attacks and will support Member states in protecting public spaces Read more about The European Union presents new measures to better protect EU citizens[…]
The European Union is updating the European rules on rail passenger rights to better protect train travellers in case of delays, cancellations or discrimination, moreover to guarantee adequate passenger information and to significantly improve the rights of passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility. The Commissioner for transport: “Thanks to the european passengers have a full Read more about European rail passenger rights: a new modernisation[…]