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Commission proposes new rules to ensure stable supply of critical medicines

 Patients in the EU should have access to the medicines they need, when they need them. Unfortunately, in recent years EU countries have been confronted with severe medicine shortages, made worse by global...

Taxation: Council sets tax decluttering and simplification agenda

The Council approved conclusions today setting a tax decluttering and simplification agenda with a view to contributing to the EU’s competitiveness. The conclusions represent the Council’s views and give orientations on possible upcoming initiatives in...

Eurogroup Addresses Economic Resilience, Fiscal Policy, and Crypto Regulation

Brussels, March 11, 2025 — The Eurogroup convened yesterday to assess the macroeconomic landscape, fiscal policy adjustments, and evolving financial markets, including developments in the crypto-asset sector. Chaired by Paschal Donohoe, the meeting underscored...

Commission 2024-2029: First 100 days

As the world sees tectonic shifts, the European Union must rise to new and unprecedented challenges to ensure our competitiveness and security. The events of the last weeks make that clearer than ever. Our Union needs to...

Scotland’s Skye House: A Revealing Look at the Abuse Within Child Psychiatry

In Glasgow, Scotland, a scandal that has captured the nation’s attention is now calling for urgent reforms to the country’s child psychiatric care system. Skye House, a psychiatric facility for children, is at the...

EU Ministers to Address ‘Silver Transformation’ and Labor Market Challenges at EPSCO Meeting

Brussels, March 10, 2025 — European Union ministers are gathering today for the Employment, Social Policy, Health, and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSCO) meeting to discuss key social and labor market challenges. A major focus...

EU’s Stance on Gaza: Balancing Diplomacy, Security, and Reconstruction

The European Union’s latest statement on Gaza, following the Cairo Summit on March 4, underscores its alignment with Arab-led reconstruction efforts while reinforcing its position on security and governance in the region. The statement...

EU-South Africa Summit: Strengthening Ties Amid Global Challenges

Cape Town, March 13, 2025 – As global geopolitical tensions rise, the European Union (EU) and South Africa convene in Cape Town for their eighth summit, a pivotal event aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation....

Hungary’s Refusal to End Religious Discrimination and the Politicization of Human Rights Debates

The UN’s latest discussions on freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) once again revealed two troubling trends: Hungary’s continued refusal to address serious religious discrimination, and the misuse of the FoRB space by multiple states to wage geopolitical battles, rather than...

The EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights: a renewed push for gender equality

 Returning home after sunset, a woman removes her headphones, lowers her hood, and keeps an eye on each man she passes. She cannot stop thinking about the man who followed her home and...

Investigation finds many second-hand online traders fail to comply with EU consumer law

Today, the European Commission and national consumer protection authorities of 25 Member States as well as Iceland and Norway released the results of a screening (‘sweep') of online traders selling second-hand goods, such as...

EU speeds up efforts to strengthen defence readiness

At the Special European Council, EU leaders committed to strengthening the EU's defence readiness and capabilities. They also called for increased military support for Ukraine and set out principles for a lasting peace. Source...

EU Leaders Forge Unified Front on Ukraine and Defense Amid Escalating Global Tensions

Brussels, 6 March 2025 — At a pivotal Special European Council meeting today, EU leaders reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and charted a bold path toward a more sovereign and robust European defense...

Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025

During the press conference held at the end of the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025, President António Costa presented the main results of the discussions on Ukraine and European defence. Source...

Women-led science: breaking barriers, solving challenges

Women lead many of today's groundbreaking scientific initiatives, tackling some of society’s toughest challenges. Science benefits from diversity and inclusion. Yet, gender bias is still a major issue.  Take heart failure trials, for example—over...

EIB Group and European Commission lay foundations for a new pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing

Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen joins EIB Group President Nadia Calviño to start laying the foundations of a pan-European investment platform for affordable and sustainable housing. This initiative underlines the importance...

Frontex signs working arrangement with the European Commission to Strengthen Cooperation on Migration Management

Today Frontex and the European Commission signed a working arrangement that represents a strategic advancement in the EU’s ability to manage migration flows and respond to potential crises with resilience and coordination. Source link...

Record number of curious visitors to Church of Scientology in Denmark

KINGNEWSWIRE // Press release // Copenhagen. The Church of Scientology Denmark, located on Nytorv in the heart of Copenhagen’s medieval city, is extremely well-attended, whether for informational lectures, Open House events, pre-booked tours or...

New EU actions to boost European car sector

The European automotive sector is at critical turning point, challenged by rapid technological changes and increasing competition. To address the changes ahead, President von der Leyen in January launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry, a...

A European Union of Skills: Equipping Europe for Global Competitiveness

The European Commission has unveiled the Union of Skills, an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening the EU’s human capital to ensure sustained global competitiveness. As one of the key priorities within the first 100...

CEF 2025: Launch of coordinated enforcement on the right to erasure

Brussels, 05 March - The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has launched its Coordinated Enforcement Framework (CEF) action for 2025. Following a year-long coordinated action on the right of access in 2024, the CEF's...

Speech by President António Costa at the Emergency summit of the League of Arab States on Gaza

Let me start by thanking you for inviting the European Union to attend this important meeting as the international community and the Arab States try to give hope to millions of Palestinians in Gaza,...

EU Welcomes Alignment of 11 Countries on Sanctions Against ISIL and Al-Qaeda, Ensuring Humanitarian Exemptions

BRUSSELS, The European Union has taken a significant step to strengthen international cooperation against terrorist groups, with 11 partner countries committing to align their policies with EU sanctions targeting ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaeda. The...

Joint ECDC-WHO Regional Office for Europe Mpox Surveillance Bulletin

<!--   ECDC Mpox Webpage       WHO EURO Mpox webpage     Surveillance summary In the last three months, 715 cases have been reported from 24 countries and areas. Over the past 4 weeks,...

Remarks by President António Costa following the Leaders’ summit on Ukraine

First of all, I would like to thank Prime Minister Keir Starmer for gathering all of us here today. This consultation was very useful and important, and I will continue to work with all the...
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