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The European Commission (EC) is the executive branch of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, enforcing EU laws and directing the union's administrative operations. Commissioners swear an oath at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg City, pledging to respect the treaties and to be completely independent in carrying out their duties during their mandate. (Wikipedia)

Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the European Semester Spring Package
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Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the European Semester Spring Package

European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2021 Good afternoon. Both on the health front and the economic front, the situation is steadily improving across the European Union: millions of Europeans…

2 June 2021 · 1 min read

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the press conference on the European Semester Spring Package
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Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the press conference on the European Semester Spring Package

European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jun 2021 Ladies and gentlemen - good afternoon. We are reaching a significant point for our economies. The outlook is brighter than we predicted just…

2 June 2021 · 1 min read

Towards a stronger and more resilient Schengen area
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Towards a stronger and more resilient Schengen area

European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jun 2021 Today, the European Commission is presenting a new Strategy to make the largest free travel area in the world – the Schengen…

2 June 2021 · 1 min read

World No Tobacco Day 2021: Statement by Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides
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World No Tobacco Day 2021: Statement by Health and Food Safety Commissioner Stella Kyriakides

European Commission Statement Brussels, 30 May 2021 “Tobacco use is the single largest avoidable health risk. It is the leading cause of preventable cancer, with 27% of all cancers attributed…

30 May 2021 · 1 min read

Creative Europe: Over €2 billion to support the recovery, resilience and diversity of cultural and creative sectors
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Creative Europe: Over €2 billion to support the recovery, resilience and diversity of cultural and creative sectors

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 May 2021 The Commission has today launched new actions to support the cultural and creative sectors in Europe and beyond, following the adoption of…

26 May 2021 · 1 min read

Guidance to strengthen the Code of Practice on Disinformation
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Guidance to strengthen the Code of Practice on Disinformation

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 26 May 2021 Guidance to strengthen the Code of Practice on Disinformation – Questions and Answers. Today, the Commission publishes its guidance on how the Code…

26 May 2021 · 6 min read

Remarks by Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN press conference
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Remarks by Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN press conference

European Commission Speech Lisbon, 22 May 2021 Thank you João, good afternoon everyone. First of all, I would like to thank the Portuguese Presidency for inviting us to the beautiful…

22 May 2021 · 1 min read

State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry and rural areas
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State aid: Commission publishes results of evaluation of EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry and rural areas

European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 May 2021 The European Commission has published a Commission Staff Working Document summarising the results of an evaluation of the State aid rules for…

19 May 2021 · 1 min read

Recovery and Resilience Facility: Croatia and Lithuania submit official recovery and resilience plans
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Recovery and Resilience Facility: Croatia and Lithuania submit official recovery and resilience plans

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 May 2021 The Commission has received official recovery and resilience plans from Croatia and Lithuania. These plans set out the reforms and public investment…

15 May 2021 · 1 min read