European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 Apr 2022 Today, at the Our Ocean Conference (OOC) in Palau, the EU has renewed its pledges towards international Ocean governance.

Wednesday 13 April 2022 19:06

This public procurement procedure is for “Application Development, Maintenance and Support”:

Main documents related to this procedure are downloadable and visible following the TED eTendering link published in the contract notice; some documents will be shared based on submission of...

The Council today adopted a decision extending the EU advisory mission in support of security sector reform in Iraq (EUAM Iraq) until 30 April 2024.

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

The Council today adopted a decision amending the mandate of the EU advisory mission for civilian security sector reform in Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine).

ESAs see recovery stalling amid existing and new risks

Wednesday 13 April 2022 14:29

In view of the humanitarian crisis resulting from the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia, the Council decided to introduce exceptions to restrictive measures for exclusively humanitarian purposes in Ukraine.

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The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA - ESAs) issued today their first joint risk assessment report for 2022. The report highlights the increasing vulnerabilities across the financial sector as well as the rise of environmental and cyber risks. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine... </div>

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The Council adopted two decisions increasing to €1.5 billion the reference amount under the European Peace Facility's assistance measures that currently allow the EU to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

EU permanent representatives today greenlighted the Council's position on a proposal to create European Green Bonds.

Every Ukrainian who escaped Russia’s war will soon be able to exchange their Ukrainian banknotes into local currency in all EU countries.

Wednesday 13 April 2022 11:33

In April 2022, EIGE launches an enhanced Gender Equality in Academia and Research (GEAR) tool, offering more tailored advice to research and innovation organisations. This update extends guidance beyond universities and research-performing organisations to give wider audiences access to a simple way of making gender equality plans part of their institutional strategies.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 13 Apr 2022 Propriété intellectuelle: la Commission renforce la protection des produits artisanaux et industriels européens dans l'UE et au-delà

Aujourd'hui, la Commission ...

Members of the European Committee of the Regions express satisfaction with the Conference on the Future of Europe as recommendations take shape.

European citizens' call for “more transparency, inclusiveness, and participation" can be partially answered by involving local and regional politicians more in the work of the European Union, the president of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) said on 8 April.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Apr 2022 Today, the Commission proposed a legislative amendment to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014–20 (EMFF), which would allow for additional crisis measures to support the EU fishery and aquaculture sectors in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 13 Apr 2022 What is a geographical indication?

A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used to indicate that a product has a specific geographical origin and possesses a c...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Apr 2022 Today, the Commission has proposed a first-ever framework to protect the intellectual property for craft and industrial products that rely on the originality and authenticity of traditional practices from their regions.

European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 12 Apr 2022 Good afternoon,

I will begin by mentioning the second meeting of our EU-wide foresight network of Ministers for the Future, which I chaired with State Secretary...

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The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched today a public consultation on draft Guidelines on integrating the customer’s sustainability preferences in the suitability assessment under the IDD. The Guidelines stem from Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/... </div>

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The Council has adopted a directive and a regulation to ensure continued supply of medicines to Northern Ireland, and to Cyprus, Ireland and Malta.