18.01.2017 – Presidential election in European Parliament di Fabrizio Bertot The question is natural: now, an italian Mep chairs in one of the three european institutions. Will be the right time to put the end of the subjection to “eurotruppen” to start a new renovation process necessary to overturn the european system in the whole Read more about …. Have a good job, President![…]
Mario Monti has presented to the college of Commissioners, the conclusions on the future financing of the european Union, drawn up by an independent group he had chaired. The High-level Group on own resources considers that the european budget needs reform, both on the revenue and on the expenditure side, to address current challenges and Read more about Mario Monti presents recommendations on the future financing of the european Union[…]
Tomorrow, the european Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship will be in Rome, Italy where he will meet with the italian Minister of the interior to discuss the current migratory challenges Italy is facing. The european Commissioner will also meet with the italian Minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation to discuss the external Read more about European commissioner for migration, home affairs and citizenship in Rome – Italy[…]
As of 1 January, Aarhus and Pafos will hold the title of european capital of culture. The cultural programme will officially begin on 21 January in Aarhus. The opening ceremony for Pafos 2017 will take place on 28 January with Christos Stylianides, Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, and Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus Read more about European capitals of culture in 2017: Aarhus and Pafos[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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 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[…]
The european Union has approved the registration of two new products from Italy and the United Kingdom in the register of protected geographical indications (PGI). For Italy, it is the “Burrata di Andria”, a cheese made from cow’s milk with rounded shape produced in the region of Puglia, in the south of the country. One Read more about The european Union approves the “Burrata di Andria” from Italy and the “Vale of Evesham Asparagus” from United Kingdom in the register of protected geographical indications[…]
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[…]