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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)

Statement on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
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Statement on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

Statement by Vice-President Šefčovič following his video conference with the UK Foreign Secretary on the implementation of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland On 3 February, I met with UK Foreign…

3 February 2022 · 2 min read

Remarks by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at the press conference following the informal COMPET Council
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Remarks by Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič at the press conference following the informal COMPET Council

European Commission Speech Lens, 01 Feb 2022 Bonjour à tous. Tout d'abord, permettez-moi de remercier Madame la Ministre Agnès Pannier-Runacher pour son hospitalité et pour ce Conseil informel extrêmement ...

1 February 2022 · 1 min read

Tonga: EU channels emergency assistance
This map illustrates the impact of the Hunga Tonga-hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Nomuka island (Mu'omu'a district, Tonga) and damage assessment as detected from a Pleiades image acquired on 18 January 2022, 10:45 local time

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Tonga: EU channels emergency assistance

Following a request for assistance, the EU is channelling aid to Tonga in the aftermath of the volcanic eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai and tsunami in the South Pacific. A…

22 January 2022 · 2 min read

EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO
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EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO

Today, the EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased…

21 January 2022 · 2 min read

EU Drugs Agency against illicit marcket
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A stronger mandate for EU Drugs Agency as illicit market proliferates

European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 Jan 2022  The Commission is proposing today to strengthen the mandate of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, transforming it into the European…

12 January 2022 · 3 min read

In Paris, President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners mark the start of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU
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In Paris, the start of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU

In Paris, President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners mark the start of the French Presidency of the Council of the EU President of the European Commission Ursula…

7 January 2022 · 3 min read

€319 millions to support for the series of earthquakes in Croatia
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€319 million of support for the series of earthquakes in Croatia

The Commission has adopted the financing decision awarding €319 million of EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) support to Croatia. This follows the series of devastating series of earthquakes that hit Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovac and…

4 January 2022 · 2 min read