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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)

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Informal video conference of economy and finance ministers

Press remarks by Executive-Vice President Dombrovskis at the informal video conference of economy and finance ministers European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Mar 2022 Merci Bruno. It is only 5 days…

2 March 2022 · 4 min read

Temporary protection and guidelines for border checks
Commission proposes temporary protection for people fleeing war in Ukraine

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Temporary protection and guidelines for border checks

Today, the Commission is proposing to activate the Temporary Protection Directive  to offer quick and effective assistance to people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Under this proposal, those fleeing the war will…

2 March 2022 · 6 min read

Bank recovery and resolution: European Commission approves resolution schemes for the Croatian and the Slovenian subsidiaries of Sberbank Europe AG
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Bank recovery and resolution: European Commission approves resolution schemes for the Croatian and the Slovenian subsidiaries of Sberbank Europe AG

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Mar 2022 The resolution of these banks was approved under the EU's bank recovery and resolution framework – through the sale-of-business tool – to…

1 March 2022 · 1 min read

Today’s news from the European Commission 01/03/2022
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Today’s news from the European Commission 01/03/2022

HR/VP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi travel to the Republic of Moldova on 2 and 3 March High Representative/ Vice-President Josep Borrell will, together with Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Oliver Várhelyi, travel to the Republic of Moldova…

1 March 2022 · 17 min read

Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on sustainability agreements in agriculture
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Antitrust: Commission consults stakeholders on sustainability agreements in agriculture

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Feb 2022 The European Commission is inviting stakeholders such as primary producers, processors, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and input providers to share their experience with…

28 February 2022 · 1 min read

Joint Statement on further restrictive economic measures
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Joint Statement on further restrictive economic measures

We, the leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States condemn Putin's war of choice and attacks on the sovereign nation and…

27 February 2022 · 3 min read