EU Policies

Strengthening the EU currency and the international role of the euroStrengthening the EU currency and the international role of the euro

Strengthening the EU currency and the international role of the euro

A more prominent international role for the common currency would benefit the euro area and its citizens by ensuring more…

4 years ago
EU-USA will cooperate on global issues in U-turn on TrumpEU-USA will cooperate on global issues in U-turn on Trump

EU-USA will cooperate on global issues in U-turn on Trump

Ursula von der Leyen welcomed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Brussels and agreed EU-USA to cooperate on global…

4 years ago
LIFE programme for 2021-2027 ready to support nature and biodiversityLIFE programme for 2021-2027 ready to support nature and biodiversity

LIFE programme for 2021-2027 ready to support nature and biodiversity

LIFE is the EU's flagship programme for nature, biodiversity protection and the fight against climate change. From 2021, LIFE will…

4 years ago
Digital Europe Programme gets green light from CouncilDigital Europe Programme gets green light from Council

Digital Europe Programme gets green light from Council

Digital Europe Programme is ready to support technology in crucial areas such as artificial intelligence, supercomputing and cybersecurity. The EU's new Digital…

4 years ago
EU, Norway and the UK agreed on post Brexit North Sea fisheries accessEU, Norway and the UK agreed on post Brexit North Sea fisheries access

EU, Norway and the UK agreed on post Brexit North Sea fisheries access

In a post Brexit trilateral format EU, Norway and the United Kingdom agreed on the management of fisheries access in…

4 years ago
Michel calls Putin to discuss Russia-EU and global issuesMichel calls Putin to discuss Russia-EU and global issues

Michel calls Putin to discuss Russia-EU and global issues

With a view to the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March a phone call between the President of…

4 years ago
Global competition control on pharmaceutical companiesGlobal competition control on pharmaceutical companies

Global competition control on pharmaceutical companies

The European Commission normally controls pharmaceutical companies for larger mergers that reach certain turnover thresholds. The Commission strives to align the…

4 years ago
No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in societyNo ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in society

No ‘fix’ to police violence, without tackling scourge in society

The Human Rights Council embarked on a discussion over police violence against people of African descent on Friday. UN rights…

4 years ago
UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting womenUN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women

UN calls Turkey not to abandon International accord protecting women

United Nations agencies called on Turkey to reconsider its withdrawal from a key regional treaty on preventing violence against women.…

4 years ago
EU-Turkey relations really defrost or dive into just deep frost?EU-Turkey relations really defrost or dive into just deep frost?

EU-Turkey relations really defrost or dive into just deep frost?

President Ursula von der Leyen plans a trip to Turkey to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after the European…

4 years ago