Mogherini to brief european Members on North Korea crisis, Turkey and Venezuela

During the last plenary session in European Parliament, European members will discuss recent disturbing events in North Korea and Venezuela, but also EU- Turkey relations with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini. In North Korea, the missile and nuclear tests could get out of control. The european members will call on the country to refrain Read more about Mogherini to brief european Members on North Korea crisis, Turkey and Venezuela[…]

Western balkans summit 2017: delivering for the region

The 2017 western Balkans summit took place in Trieste, Italy It was a good opportunity to discuss about key areas of regional cooperation and set out concrete measures to better connect the region’s infrastructures, economies and people. Following the Summit, the high representative/Vice-president said: At this important summit hosted by Italy we first of all Read more about Western balkans summit 2017: delivering for the region[…]

The 2017 review shows positive trends about employment and social developments in Europe

Today it is published the 2017 edition of its yearly employment and social developments in Europ review. This year’s edition confirms positive labour market and social trends and continued economic growth. With over 234 million people having a job, employment has never been as high as today in the european Union and unemployment is at Read more about The 2017 review shows positive trends about employment and social developments in Europe[…]

Positive results from the european Union – Ukraine summit

The 19th Summit between the european Union and Ukraine took place in Kyiv. The summi took place against the backdrop of the finalisation of the ratification of the European Union – Ukraine Association agreement. It took place exactly one month and two days after the historic celebrations of visa free travel for Ukrainian citizens with Read more about Positive results from the european Union – Ukraine summit[…]

Forest fires in Italy: the european Union provides immediate help

On 12 July, the european forest fires information System recorded 24 fires that burned in Italy. Forest fires rage over a big part in the south of the Country, including the regions of Sicily, Basilicata, Campania, Lazio and Calabria. Forest fire risk is expected to remain at very high levels in the south of the Read more about Forest fires in Italy: the european Union provides immediate help[…]

The discussion about the future of the european Union finances: new proposals to simplify the access to the european Union’s funds

The main message that the european Union launched today, during the discussion on the future of the european Union finances was that a simplification of the access to the european funds in the budget framework post 2020 will be fundamental. Today, the life of local authorities that manage european funds or businesses that try to Read more about The discussion about the future of the european Union finances: new proposals to simplify the access to the european Union’s funds[…]

G20 Summit in Hamburg

The G20 Summit, under the German presidency, takes place in Hamburg. The european Union, that it represents Member states’ interests, will be represent by the President of the european Commission and the european Council president. The G20 leaders are expected to focus their discussions on harnessing globalisation, economic growth, tax transparency, the stability of the Read more about G20 Summit in Hamburg[…]

Action plan to support Italy, reduce pressure and increase solidarity in the central Mediterranean route

The European Union and its member states have progressively laid out a stronger and more articulated policy response to save lives and better manage migratory flows in the central mediterranean, but the loss of life and continuing migratory flows of primarily economic migrants on the central mediterranean route is a structural challenge and remains an Read more about Action plan to support Italy, reduce pressure and increase solidarity in the central Mediterranean route[…]

The agreement on new rules for organic production

Today, the negotiators reached an agreement to update the rules for organic production, thereby accommodating the needs of a growing sector. Following the decisive meeting, the Commissioner for Agriculture said: We welcome the successful conclusion to today’s trilogue and the agreement reached on the organics regulation and believes that the new legislative framework will match Read more about The agreement on new rules for organic production[…]

Further steps to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters

The european Union has today adopted guidelines on the disclosure of environmental and social information. These guidelines will help companies to disclose relevant non-financial information in a consistent and more comparable manner. The aim is to boost corporate transparency and performance, as well as encourage companies to embrace a more sustainable approach. The adoption of Read more about Further steps to enhance business transparency on social and environmental matters[…]