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Support from the EU Solidarity Fund helps Slovenia and Greece recover from climate-related disasters
The Commission paid €328 million in EUSF support to Slovenia to help the country recover from the floods that occurred in August and September of 2023. An additional €76 million was transferred to Greece to…
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A safer digital future: new cyber rules become law
New EU cybersecurity rules take effect today, which will make everything from baby-monitors to smart watches safer. With the entry into force of the Cyber Resilience Act, specific mandatory cybersecurity…
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EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy
New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy.The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate…
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Action against ‘phone phishing’ gang in Belgium and the Netherlands: eight arrests | Eurojust
In a concerted operation, Belgian and Dutch authorities have cracked down on an internationally operating ‘phone phishing’ gang, leading to the arrest of eight suspects. In addition to ‘phishing’, or…
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EU and Mercosur countries agree new groundbreaking partnership
The EU has agreed to a mutually beneficial partnership with Mercosur, comprising Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. The landmark deal will secure and diversify the EU’s supply chains, create new…
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Waving goodbye to 2024 with another successful Copernicus Launch: Sentinel-1C now in orbit
A brand-new Copernicus Sentinel satellite was successfully launched from the European Spaceport in French Guiana on board a Vega C rocket operated by Arianespace on December 5, 2024, at 18:20…
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Commissioner Roswall's speech at the press conference on the state of water in the European Union
European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 Feb 2025 Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be here today to present to you the state of our waters in the European Union.…
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Statement by Commissioner Roswall on the state of water in the EU
European Commission Statement Brussels, 04 Feb 2025 Ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to be here today to present to you the state of our waters in the European…
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Speech at the European Parliament's Disability Intergroup
European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Jan 2025 I am delighted to be with you to speak about this important topic. As Commissioner for Equality, I would like to say very…