EU Commission concerned with Polish women retirement age
The European Commission is concerned that reintroducing a different retirement age for men and women in Poland could violate the bloc’s equality rules, according to a [...]
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Hotline in Italy for the EU Relocation Programme
EASO’S Hotline in Italy creates communication opportunities and explains the benefits of the EU Relocation Programme for the persons in need of international protection [...]
Italy on fire: EU mobilises airplanes
“The EU has provided immediate assistance to Italy, following a request for help. 3 planes from France will operate in Italy today. This support is through the [...]
EU-Australia: new partenership for deepen cooperation
“Europe and Australia are geographically very far apart, but we work together on a daily basis on the global stage, as like-minded partners and friends. Ours is a [...]
Crimea: Siemens gas turbines delivery penalties
The EU has added 3 Russian nationals and 3 companies “involved in the transfer of gas turbines to Crimea to the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in [...]
EU awards UNHCR €9.3 million for refugees in Greece
The European Commission has awarded an additional €9.3 million in emergency assistance to UNCHR to provide targeted support to refugees and migrants in Greece. [...]
Juncker: US sanctions only after consultations with allies!
“I stated at the G7 summit in Taormina, Italy, and at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, that if the Americans proceeded [with the adoption of new sanctions], we would [...]
EU optimism on rise
Only a year after the UK voted to leave the European Union, optimism about the future of the EU is increasing and trust in the EU is now at its highest level since 2010, [...]
European Parliament considers sanctions against Venezuela
“This Sunday’s vote on a Constituent Assembly is a new blow to democracy from the Maduro regime. Just ten days ago, more than 7 million Venezuelans clearly opposed [...]
Commission starts procedure against Poland
The European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Poland by sending a Letter of Formal Notice, following the publication in the Polish Official Journal of [...]
EU operation Sophia in Mediterranean extended
25.07 2017. Brussels. The Council extended the mandate of the EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia until 31 December 2018. EUNAVFOR MED Operation Sophia is the EU naval [...]
EU suffers lack of polyglots
Estonian ministers in appearances in European Parliament were rather embarrassing because of lack of English skills, according to philologist Tuuli Oder . “The use of [...]
EU reinforces partnership with Colombia
“Restoring rural areas that were affected by the prolonged armed conflict is at the heart of Colombia’s peace agreement, and an important priority for our [...]
EU security and defence: improve awareness on Hybrid threats
“Hybrid threats are a major security concern for the European Union, its Member States and our partners. We are working to improve the awareness of the threats through [...]
EU-Costa Rica strong partnership
“The new European Consensus opens new possibilities for cooperation on development policy with higher middle income countries such as Costa Rica. EU-Costa Rica [...]
