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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)

Speech by Commissioner Breton at the EU Industry Days. 
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EU Industry Days: to become the first climate neutral continent by 2050

European Commission Brussels, 10 Feb 2022. Speech by Commissioner Breton at the EU Industry Days.  Good morning, I am delighted to address you at the start of today's session of…

10 February 2022 · 5 min read

Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the Winter 2022 Economic Forecast*
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Remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the Winter 2022 Economic Forecast*

European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Feb 2022 Good morning and welcome to this press conference on the European Commission's Winter interim Economic Forecast. Let me begin with the four key…

10 February 2022 · 1 min read

Which Europe of the Sea? Workshop – One Ocean Summit
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Which Europe of the Sea? Workshop – One Ocean Summit

European Commission Speech Online, 10 Feb 2022 Dear Minister, Members of Parliament, dear colleagues,   dear friends of the ocean, I want to first thank the French Presidency for organising…

10 February 2022 · 1 min read

One Ocean Summit – Forum on Green Maritime Corridors
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One Ocean Summit – Forum on Green Maritime Corridors

European Commission Discours Brest, France, 10 Feb 2022 Madame la Ministre, Monsieur le Secrétaire- général, Mesdames et messieurs, chers tous, Je suis ravie de vous rejoindre aujourd'hui, dans cette ville…

10 February 2022 · 1 min read

Presentation of the 8th Cohesion Report at the European Parliament Committee of Regional Development (REGI)
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Presentation of the 8th Cohesion Report at the European Parliament Committee of Regional Development (REGI)

European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Feb 2022 Dear President Omarjee, honourable members, dear colleagues, I am pleased to have an opportunity to present to you the 8th Cohesion Report and to…

10 February 2022 · 1 min read

Statement by President von der Leyen at the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal
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Statement by President von der Leyen at the Consortium Jeunesse Sénégal

European Commission Statement Dakar, 09 Feb 2022 First of all, my dear friends, congratulations to Senegal on their great victory in the AFCON. It is a historic achievement. Well done!…

9 February 2022 · 1 min read

EU Chips Act: Europe’s plan to regain global leadership in semiconductors
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EU Chips Act: Europe’s plan to regain global leadership in semiconductors

European Commission Statement Brussels, 08 Feb 2022 1. Europe cannot miss out in the technological race for the semiconductors of the future. All our major international partners are investing heavily…

8 February 2022 · 1 min read

Speech by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the European Chips Act
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Speech by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the European Chips Act

European Commission Speech Brussels, 08 Feb 2022 Today, we adopted the European Chips Act. It is a strategic initiative to help us deliver our green and digital transition. It is…

8 February 2022 · 1 min read

EU-US Energy Council: Opening remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Simson
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EU-US Energy Council: Opening remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell and Commissioner Simson

Secretary Blinken, Secretary Granholm, Commissioner, Ambassador Etienne, We convene today in an environment characterised by geopolitical turbulence, particularly in the Eastern Neighbourhood of Europe. While we meet under the gathering…

7 February 2022 · 6 min read