Virginijus Sinkevičius

Zero pollution action plan for European air, water and soilZero pollution action plan for European air, water and soil

Zero pollution action plan for European air, water and soil

The European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” – a key deliverable…

4 years ago
Biodiversity worldwide: Commission acts to engage more supportersBiodiversity worldwide: Commission acts to engage more supporters

Biodiversity worldwide: Commission acts to engage more supporters

On the occasion of the World Wildlife Day, the Commission reiterates its invitation to all world institutions to raise their…

4 years ago
Your Europe, Your Say! #YEYS2021 the annual youth event of the EESCYour Europe, Your Say! #YEYS2021 the annual youth event of the EESC

Your Europe, Your Say! #YEYS2021 the annual youth event of the EESC

Join the #YEYS2021 the annual youth event - Your Europe, Your Say - of the European Economic and Social Committee…

4 years ago
LIFE Programme: EU invests in environment, nature and climate projectsLIFE Programme: EU invests in environment, nature and climate projects

LIFE Programme: EU invests in environment, nature and climate projects

The European Commission announced an investment of €121 million for new integrated projects under the LIFE programme for the Environment…

4 years ago
What is the Aarhus Convention agreed at the Environment EU Council?What is the Aarhus Convention agreed at the Environment EU Council?

What is the Aarhus Convention agreed at the Environment EU Council?

On 17 December, EU environment ministers met in Brussels to agree upon a full general approach on European climate law…

4 years ago
Europeans adopt 2021 new fishing catch quotasEuropeans adopt 2021 new fishing catch quotas

Europeans adopt 2021 new fishing catch quotas

Following a long night of negotiations, EU fisheries ministers agreed to provisional catch quotas until March due to ongoing Brexit…

4 years ago
Every breath you take in Europe is better but air quality can still be deadlyEvery breath you take in Europe is better but air quality can still be deadly

Every breath you take in Europe is better but air quality can still be deadly

Better air quality has led to a significant reduction of premature deaths over the past decade in Europe. However, the…

4 years ago
Fish Quotas rule fishing opportunities in the Baltic SeaFish Quotas rule fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea

Fish Quotas rule fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea

EU Fisheries Ministers gathered to set fishing limits - fish quotas for the Baltic Sea in 2021 to tackle overfishing.…

4 years ago
European Youth Event 2020 goes LIVE onlineEuropean Youth Event 2020 goes LIVE online

European Youth Event 2020 goes LIVE online

European Youth Event goes LIVE online. The Covid-19 crisis has changed our lives and young people have been particularly impacted.…

5 years ago
Green Deal: Europe’s state of the environment 2020Green Deal: Europe’s state of the environment 2020

Green Deal: Europe’s state of the environment 2020

Change of direction urgently needed to face climate change challenges, reverse degradation and ensure future prosperity. Europe will not achieve…

5 years ago
Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!

Best wishes President Ursula von der Leyen to your #vdLcommission!

The von der Leyen Commission started its five-year term of office on 1 December 2019 with the online hashtag #vdLcommission.…

5 years ago
President Ursula von der Leyen presents LIVE the new CommissionersPresident Ursula von der Leyen presents LIVE the new Commissioners

President Ursula von der Leyen presents LIVE the new Commissioners

During the plenary session, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, presents her new Commissioners team and programme.…

5 years ago
The new VOTE list of Commissioners is ready at the EU ParliamentThe new VOTE list of Commissioners is ready at the EU Parliament

The new VOTE list of Commissioners is ready at the EU Parliament

The new EU Commissioners list is ready for the Voting list of the European Parliament. The new members of the…

5 years ago
LIVE Hearings: Virginijus Sinkevicius Commissioner – Environment and OceansLIVE Hearings: Virginijus Sinkevicius Commissioner – Environment and Oceans

LIVE Hearings: Virginijus Sinkevicius Commissioner – Environment and Oceans

LIVE Hearings today with Virginijus Sinkevičius Commissioner for Environment and oceans. Virginijus Sinkevicius is heard by the Committee on Fisheries…

6 years ago
All the new EU Commissioners by Ursula von der LeyenAll the new EU Commissioners by Ursula von der Leyen

All the new EU Commissioners by Ursula von der Leyen

Find here the complete list of new EU Commissioners from all EU27 countries and the portfolios delivered to them by…

6 years ago

LIVE: President Ursula von der Leyen announces the Commissioners portfolios

Ursula von der Leyen announced her gender-balanced list of commissioners and the distribution of portfolios. Watch here from the European…

6 years ago

Ursula announced the Commissioners for the next EU Commission

President-elect Ursula von der Leyen gave her agreement to the draft list of Commissioners for the next European Commission of…

6 years ago