The European Commission welcomes progress in relations between european Union and Switzerland

Following the vote of the swiss Parliament on the federal act on foreigners of 16 december 2016 and following the meeting of european Union-Switzerland joint committee of 22 december, european commission welcomes the progress of bilateral relations between european Union and Switzerland in several areas. The european President expressed the hope that 2017 could be a Read more about The European Commission welcomes progress in relations between european Union and Switzerland[…]

Review of employment and social developments in Europe highlights more employment, less poverty and a changing world of work

The latest annual review of employment and social developments in Europe shows encouraging results. Around 3 million jobs have been created and employment has risen, pushing back poverty. However, unemployment remains high, with huge disparities across member states. Labour markets and societies will need to adapt to new forms of work. This year’s employment and social Read more about Review of employment and social developments in Europe highlights more employment, less poverty and a changing world of work[…]

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[…]

The european President announces a communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy

The european Commission will have to adopt before the end of 2017 a communication on the future of the common agricultural policy (CAP) post-2020. The announcement was made by the european president on the occasion of the kick-off of the two-day annual conference on the prospects of the agricultural sector: “Simplification and modernization will therefore Read more about The european President announces a communication on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy[…]

European Commission proposes new tax rules to support e-commerce and online businesses in the european Union

The european Commission has unveiled a series of measures to improve the Value Added Tax (VAT) environment for e-commerce businesses in the european Union. Our proposals will allow consumers and companies, in particular start-ups and small businesses, to buy and sell goods and services more easily online. By introducing an european wide portal for online Read more about European Commission proposes new tax rules to support e-commerce and online businesses in the european Union[…]

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[…]

Three european transactions in Italy and Bulgaria to support energy efficiency and small businesses

Three different transactions are completed in two countries which benefit from the support of the european fund for strategic investments. In Italy, the european investment bank has agreed to provide a €300 million loan to Italian company Italgas to improve the efficiency of gas distribution networks through the rollout of smart gas meters. The european Read more about Three european transactions in Italy and Bulgaria to support energy efficiency and small businesses[…]

European Commission vice-President for energy union visits Moscow, announces hosting of gas trilateral in Brussels

In meetings with Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Russia’s Energy Minister and Deputy Chairman, european Commission vice-President has reiterated the readiness of the european Commission to continue discussing gas supplies for the ongoing winter in the trilateral format involving Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission. In this context, european Commission vice-President said: “I look forward to hosting gas talks with Russia, Ukraine and the European Commission. The next round Read more about European Commission vice-President for energy union visits Moscow, announces hosting of gas trilateral in Brussels[…]

Commission presents study on impact of future trade agreements on the agricultural sector

The Vice-President and the european Commissioner presented to agriculture ministers at the Council meeting the study on the cumulative effects of 12 future trade agreements on the agri-food sector, including specific results for producer prices and production volumes for a range of products accounting for 30% of the value of the european exports in the Read more about Commission presents study on impact of future trade agreements on the agricultural sector[…]