The agreement on Nord Stream 2: the european Union seeks a mandate to negotiate with Russia

The European Union has today adopted a request to the Council  for a mandate to negotiate with the Russian Federation the key principles for the operation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline project. The european Union seeks to ensure that, if built, Nord Stream 2 operates in a transparent and non-discriminatory way with an Read more about The agreement on Nord Stream 2: the european Union seeks a mandate to negotiate with Russia[…]

26-27 May: The European Union at the G7 summit in Taormina

The 43rd edition of the G7 will take place from 26 to 27 May in the Sicilian city of Taormina (Italy), under Italian presidency. The European Union, who is a full member of the G7 (and the G20), will be jointly represented by the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Read more about 26-27 May: The European Union at the G7 summit in Taormina[…]

World trade Organization confirms Russian pork ban is illegal

The world trade Organization’s appellate body confirmed that Russia’s import ban from 2014 on live pigs, pork and other pig products from the european Union violates international trade rules. The ruling concerns a ban imposed by Russia because of the outbreak of African swine fever in areas in the european Union close to the border Read more about World trade Organization confirms Russian pork ban is illegal[…]

…. Have a good job, President!

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 presents recommendations on the future financing of the european Union

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[…]

European commissioner for migration, home affairs and citizenship in Rome – Italy

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[…]

European capitals of culture in 2017: Aarhus and Pafos

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[…]

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[…]