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European Commission Speech Chișinău, 01 Oct 2026 Honourable Governor Dragu, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning. It is a great pleasure to be with you today in Chișinău. I will begin by sa...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Oct 2026 Today, the European Commission decides to refer Hungary (INFR(2025)2204) to the Court of Justice European Union for failing to prevent violations of the prohibition on intra-EU investor-State arbitration, as established by the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

European Commission Statement Tirana, 30 Sep 2026 Dear Edi, It is always a pleasure to see you and to be in Tirana. My experience is that Albanians carry Europe in their hearts. It's wonderful to be back. And y...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Like many of you, I love music. Pop, jazz, rap, classical. You name it. One of my favourite artists is Rachmaninoff. Sometimes when I am listening to his music,...

European Commission News Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen was in New York last week to participate in the 81st UN General Assembly. Throughout the week, the President engaged with world ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Thank you, Henna. Today, we deliver on another proposal that makes our Union stronger. Step by step, we are delivering on our internal security strategy, Protec...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today's read-out of the College meeting. Today, we adopted two proposals linked to th...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 European Centre for Democratic Resilience launches cooperation with stakeholders The European Centre for Democratic Resilience launched the first phase of its S...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Three in four employees in the European Union encountered suspicious emails, messages or links at work, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission today. The results were released as European Cybersecurity Month begins across all 27 Member States.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Today, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network has launched EU-level coordinated actions in relation to nine video games companies, aiming to strengthen the protection of gamers' rights.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jul 2026 As of today, Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe. Home to 123 million people, Japan is the most populous country associated to the programme, adding one of the world's most advanced research and innovation ecosystems to Europe's network of scientific cooperation.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jul 2026 The EU today launched a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI Gigafactories across Europe, as part of its latest major push to accelerate Europe's technological sovereignty and ambition of becoming the AI Continent.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Jul 2026 Commission endorses Malta's €60 million Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and small companies in the clean transition The European Commissio...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2026 The European Commission has launched today a public consultation inviting comments on the draft of the new EU Merger Guidelines. These will replace the current Horizontal Merger Guidelines and the Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. This marks the most significant reform in EU merger control of the past two decades.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Good afternoon. It has been two months since the conflict in the Middle East drew us to the biggest disruption to oil and gas supply. How and when this conflic...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission welcomes the approval by EU Member States of the revision of the social security coordination rules.

European Commission Speech Copenhagen, 29 Apr 2026 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be part of this important event. I am also very happy to be back in a Nordic context. As some of you may know, I was the...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Commission urges Member States to rollout EU age verification app Today, the Commission adopted a recommendation urging Member States to accelerate the rollout...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked to present the EU perspective on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But first, allow me to welcome that finally after ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the proposed acquisition by JD.com, Inc. ('JD.com') of CECONOMY AG ('CECONOMY'). The Commission has preliminary concerns that JD.com may have been granted foreign subsidies that could distort the EU internal market.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 Today, the European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has approved a €15 million French State aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose E...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Arla Foods amba ('Arla') of Deutsches Milchkontor eG ('DMK') and Drents Overijsselse Coöperatie Kaas U.A.('DOC'). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area ('EEA').

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 May 2026 The European Commission has approved a €500 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 27 May 2026 Qui n'a pas de principes ? Tout le monde a des principes ! Mais ce n'est que lorsqu'ils sont soumis à rude épreuve, que l'on sait s'ils seront plus que des prin...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 May 2026 Bonjour, Qui n'a pas de principes ? Tout le monde a des principes ! Mais ce n'est que lorsqu'ils sont soumis à rude épreuve, que l'on sait s'ils seront plus que...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 27 May 2026 Commission disburses €18.9 million to Malta under NextGenerationEU Today, the European Commission disbursed €18.9 million to Malta, marking the fourth payment u...

European Commission News Brussels, 27 May 2026 President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, participated in the EU-Mexico Summit in Mexico City on 22 May 2026, alongside Mexican President Cla...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 Aug 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted Greece's Social Climate Plan. It is the fifth and largest national plan adopted under the Social Climate Fund so far, which will use the revenues from emission allowances to advance the clean transition and support vulnerable consumers and enterprises.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 Aug 2026 Romania receives first €2.5 billion payment under SAFE defence instrument Today, Romania received its first payment of €2.5 billion under the Security Action fo...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 Jun 2026 The Commission has informed Amazon and Microsoft of its preliminary view that they should be designated as gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), for their cloud computing services, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure (Azure) respectively.

European Commission Speech Gdańsk, 25 Jun 2026 Prime Minister Tusk, dear Donald, Prime Minister Svyrydenko, dear Yulia, President Costa, dear António, Fellow leaders, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlem...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 Jun 2026 Today at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, President Ursula von der Leyen announced the disbursement of €3.2 billion to Ukraine as the first instalment of the new macro-financial assistance (MFA).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 La présidente de la Commission européenne, Ursula von der Leyen, a rencontré aujourd'hui le président de la République du Bénin, Romuald Wadagni. Lors de cet échange, la présidente von der Leyen a rappelé l'attachement de l'UE à ses relations bilatérales avec le Bénin et a souligné la solidité de ce partenariat sur base de confiance mutuelle, de prédictibilité et d'investissements économiques à long terme.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, a very good afternoon, If there is one thing crystal clear to the Commission, it is that we need to advance our business climate. Busine...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Commissioner Dombrovskis Today, we are presenting our latest Omnibus simplification proposals in two important areas. The first – on taxation – cuts red tape fo...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. Today, we adopted two proposals for Regulations strengthening Europol and Eurojust to s...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Commission to issue €80 billion in EU-Bonds in second half of 2026 The European Commission has announced its intention to issue up to €80 billion of EU-Bonds in...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Dear Christian Ehler, thank you for allowing me to join you briefly. It's amazing what you've managed to pull off here at the Decarbon Day...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved the payment of €846 million to Spain from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support the reconstruction efforts after the devastating floods that struck the Valencia Region in October 2024.

European Commission Speech New York, 25 Sep 2026 Excellencies, Dear colleagues, The world is on the verge of a serious food supply crisis. The closing of the Strait of Hormuz, the war in Yemen, and the threats...

European Commission Speech New York, 25 Sep 2026 Dear Espen, Honourable Members, Dear colleagues, Let me thank Norway and the United Nations for organising this meeting at a crucial moment. The Palestinian Aut...

European Commission Speech New York, 25 Sep 2026 Excellencies, Dear Colleagues, Let me thank the United Kingdom, Jordan, and Qatar for bringing us together today. Gaza cannot wait. Right now, Gazans have littl...

European Commission Statement New York, 23 Sep 2026 Seventy-five years on, the Refugee Convention continues to safeguard millions of lives, ensuring people escaping persecution can access protection and rights. A...

European Commission Speech New York, 23 Sep 2026 A kite. A piece of fabric on a string, held in a child's hand, dancing in the wind. The simplest toy. The simplest joy of an ordinary childhood. But in Gaza tod...

European Commission Speech New York, 23 Sep 2026 In February, I was in Goma where I met humanitarian workers, visited Ndosho hospital, and spoke to people living with the consequences of this war. Everywhere I...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guest, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour and privilege to close this momentous gathering. Today, we have seen the internati...

European Commission Speech New York, 23 Sep 2026 President Erdoğan, Prime Minister Albanese, It is good to be back in the United Nations to discuss climate and energy policy. I think this summer was a summer o...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 Today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York.

European Commission Speech New York, 23 Sep 2026 Prime Minister Carney, dear Mark, Heads of state and government, Fellow leaders, excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, This is a great day for the ocean. Because ...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 President Boland, Honourable Members of the European Economic and Social Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to join you today to discuss the European Comm...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 First national housing hub launched in France Today sees the launch of the first national housing hub in France, marking another step in the implementation of t...

European Commission Press release New York, 23 Sep 2026 Today, the first flagship early recovery projects under the EU-led Team Gaza Initiative were signed by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica in the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. The projects, together worth a total of €43 million, will help restore essential water and solid waste management services for people in Gaza.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 Good afternoon, First a big thank-you to Business Europe for organising this important event. Thank you for putting the defence of Europe on your agenda today a...

European Commission Press release New York, 23 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission announced €505 million in financial support for Lebanon for 2026 and 2027, the second half of the €1 billion support package announced by President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Beirut in May 2024.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 Distinguished guests, Dear Director-General, dear Josef, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am glad to be here with you to discuss our European access to space, the most...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission took two decisions finding non-compliance by Google with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for self-preferencing its own services on Google Search, and for putting in place restrictions on businesses to direct consumers to alternative, often cheaper, purchase channels on Google Play (steering). In this regard, the Commission issued Google a fine of €460 million and a fine of €430 million respectively.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Let me begin with a question. What does ”the European model” mean in a person's everyday life? Like, for example, for a fresh graduate looking for a first profe...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Commission concludes eligibility checks for two European Citizens' Initiatives on digital identity and age-verification, and on migration and asylum Today, the ...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Factsheet: A renewed commitment to a future-ready Social Europe Factsheet: A renewed commitment to a future-ready Social Europe

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2026 The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 May 2026 The Spring 2026 Economic Forecast projects weaker economic activity, as the conflict in the Middle East triggers a new energy shock that reignites inflation and shakes economic sentiment.

European Commission Speech Frankfurt, 20 May 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks to Adam and the team at AFME for inviting me to speak today. Many of you represent financial intermediaries at the ...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 20 May 2026 President, Honourable Members, Thank you very much, dear Chair, Honourable Members, for putting this on the agenda. And Mr Procaccini, thank you very much for o...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 May 2026 We are living in a reality of 360 degrees of challenges to our security. The Iran war brings real threats to our Southern and Mediterranean Flank countries, and...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 May 2026 Prime Minister Nielsen, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be in Nuuk. I have never visited a place quite like Greenland - with its pure nature and ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 20 May 2026 Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 20 May 2026 Academic freedom, the right to question, discover, teach, learn and debate without fear or censorship, intimidation or undue interference, is under growing pres...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 19 Aug 2026 Commission clears acquisition of Nicollin, SMN, NHE, Nicollin Eau and MP3D Groupe by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure The European Commission has approved, under t...

European Commission Discours Paris, 17 Jun 2026 Madame la Ministre, Monsieur le Ministre, Monsieur le Commissaire, Mesdames et Messieurs, Nous sommes ici pour franchir une étape importante dans la constructio...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 Good morning. Welcome to Brussels, the capital of the rule of law, respect for human beings, and the land of human-centred progress and prosperity in the world....

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 EU supports Ebola response with €493 million in emergency aid, vaccines, treatment and health security as G7 leaders call for a coordinated response to the outb...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Union has today committed €338.35 million to support ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and maritime security at the Our Ocean Conference 2026.

European Commission Statement Évian, 17 Jun 2026 At the 2026 G7 Leaders' Summit held in Evian, France, the leaders of the G7 discussed topics that included international peace and security, public health, migr...

European Commission Speech Paris, 17 Jun 2026 Good morning, I'm glad to be at Eurosatory, the biggest meet-up of defence industry in the world. Truly massive. It's no wonder France is the host of such an ...

European Commission Factsheet Strasbourg, 17 Sep 2026 Factsheet: EU KIDS Act Factsheet: EU KIDS Act

European Commission Press release Strasbourg, 17 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online safety of children throughout the Union.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 17 Sep 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure to be back in Dublin. And to return to Eurofi, which remains a crucial forum for exchanging views on the ...

European Commission Discours Luxembourg, 16 Sep 2026 Mesdames, Messieurs, Un grand merci pour cette invitation. C'est un honneur et un plaisir d'échanger avec vous, sur des enjeux significatifs pour le projet euro...

European Commission Statement Strasbourg, 16 Sep 2026 Madame Chair, Minister, Honourable Members. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss the issue of gold-plating, right after the 2026 State of the Union Address...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Sep 2026 Commission issues €11 billion in its 8th syndicated transaction of 2026 The European Commission is empowered by the EU Treaties to borrow from the international...

European Commission Factsheet Strasbourg, 16 Sep 2026 State of the Union 2026: Quotes and initiatives State of the Union 2026: Quotes and initiatives

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Czechia's market-wide capacity mechanism. The measure aims to ensure there is sufficient capacity to produce or store electricity, or to reduce electricity consumption so that production meets demand in the long term.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved a €300 million Irish scheme to provide temporary electricity price relief for energy-intensive companies in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission and the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy published a new joint report on the implementation of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) – the EU's main trade policy tool to support developing countries' exports to the bloc.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council on the Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE), to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission has issued two sets of binding specification measures to Google under the Digital Markets Act.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved a €41 million Greek aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €6.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 1,928 workers following dismissals by hypermarket Cora in Belgium and in the car sector in Spain.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission updated rules for its traineeship programme, establishing a single modernised framework that makes the scheme more inclusive and better aligned with Europe's skills and employment objectives.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen Today we held our third Trade and Technology Council with India. Since 2023, the EU and India have been working together acro...

European Commission Statement Kyiv, 15 Jul 2026 Volodymyr, thank you for your warm welcome. I am still so very moved by this morning's ceremony. And by the honour of receiving the Order of Europe. It means a ...

European Commission News Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 President of the Commission Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week received the report of the Special Panel on Child Safety Online alongside the panel's co-c...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Today, the European Union and India held the third meeting of their Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Brussels, reaffirming the TTC as a central platform for cooperation on trade, technology and security.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission and Ukraine signed a new defence industrial partnership, marking a major step forward in the integration of the European and Ukrainian defence industries. The Commission also launched the EU–Ukraine Drone Deal to deepen cooperation on drone and counter-drone technologies. Finally, the Commission disbursed a further €1 billion to support Ukraine's drone capabilities under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan.

European Commission Speech Kyiv, 15 Jul 2026 President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, Madam First Lady, dear Olena, Fellow leaders, Your Excellencies, Distinguished guests, It is a great honour to be back in K...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States t...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 May 2026 Today, the European Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Romania's fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

European Commission Discours Brussels, 13 May 2026 En décembre, ici à Berlaymont, j'ai rencontré des victimes de pratiques de conversion. Je n'oublierai jamais ce que j'ai entendu. Appelons-la Sarah. Elle m'a ra...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Good afternoon to all of you. I am very pleased to be in the press room today to present the Global Health Resilience Initiative. It was announced by the Presid...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Executive Vice-President Fitto Good afternoon, Today, the College of Commissioners adopted the Passenger Mobility Package. This package includes three legislati...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 En décembre, ici à Berlaymont, j'ai rencontré des victimes de pratiques de conversion. Je n'oublierai jamais ce que j'ai entendu. Appelons-la Sarah. Elle m'a ra...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 13 May 2026 Commission welcomes political agreement on the rights of adults in need of protection in cross-border situations The European Commission welcomes the political ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Global Health Resilience Initiative. This strategy positions the EU as a reliable and frontline actor in global health by scaling up global prevention, preparedness and response to future health threats and addressing resilience gaps in health systems.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 May 2026 Good morning, Thank you Ambassador, We are living in the real environment of 360 degrees of challenges to our security. The Iran war brings real threats to our ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 12 Aug 2026 Estonia receives first €351.6 million payment under SAFE defence instrument Today, Estonia received its first payment of €351.6 million under the Security Actio...

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 INDEX General questions A. Secure external borders Robust screening Eurodac asylum and migration database Border procedure and returns Crisis protocols and act...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Jun 2026 Tomorrow, 12 June 2026, the Pact on Migration and Asylum will start to apply in all EU Member States.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Dear President Lee, It is my honour, together with my friend António, to welcome you to Brussels for the 11th EU-Korean summit. Europe and the Republic of Korea...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU to simplify security and defence procurement, facilitate defence investments and support the defence industry.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Fitto Today, the European Commission adopted two dedicated strategies, one for EU islands and one for EU coastal communities. For the ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 EU and partners agree to strengthen Europe's role in the orbital economy The European Commission is advancing plans for a new pilot mission to perform tasks in ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 In a significant move to bolster Europe's economic future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group today have signed an agreement, adding €22 billion in strategic financing under the InvestEU programme.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission published the final Code of Practice on marking and labelling of AI-generated content.

European Commission Statement Mauritius , 10 Jun 2026 On 10 June 2026, the European Union (EU) and four States of Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA4) – the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Madagascar, the Repub...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 10 Sep 2026 Factsheet on the EU's outermost regions strategy Factsheet on the EU's outermost regions strategy

European Commission Speech Paris, 10 Sep 2026 Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon. Thanks for inviting me to open this panel setting the scene for the discussions that will follow. Europe benefits from ver...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication setting out a new strategic vision for the EU's outermost regions - French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (France), the Azores, Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain).

European Commission Speech Paris, 10 Sep 2026 “Check against delivery!” Merci beaucoup cher Emmanuel pour cette impression, Sophie est géniale et sympa. Dear President, cher Emmanuel, Ladies and gentlemen,...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 09 Sep 2026 Vice-President Séjourné Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Ça, ce sont les règles européennes qui encadrent aujourd'hui la commande publique. Environ 900 pages. Et ça,...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 09 Sep 2026 Commission approves new geographical indication from Romania The European Commission has approved the registration of Brânză frământată de Teaca from Romania as...

European Commission News Brussels, 09 Sep 2026 Two years after her first visit, President von der Leyen visited Nuuk, reaffirming the EU's commitment to be present in Greenland. The President was hosted by ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jul 2026 The European Commission has accepted commitments from SAP to address EU competition concerns relating to its aftermarket support services for on-premises Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. These commitments are now legally binding under EU antitrust rules.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 09 Jul 2026 Thank you, Kyriakos. Good evening, everyone. We had a full agenda at today's meeting, including a constructive exchange on the international role of the euro. T...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 09 Jul 2026 Europe's innovation performance continues to improve, with the EU's overall score rising by 11.6 percentage points since 2019, according to the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS), just released by the European Commission.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 08 Jul 2026 The Ebola outbreak continues to expand rapidly in a region marked by conflict, displacement and fragile health systems. It is a crisis within a crisis, and a re...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 08 Jul 2026 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to this conference on the Animal Health Law. It is a pleasure to welcome such a broad range of partners today - from...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 08 Jul 2026 Europe is the fasted-warming continent on the planet. We are experiencing the impact of this scientific reality in our daily lives from record heatwaves and dro...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 Jul 2026 Commission adopts its July infringement procedures To help citizens and businesses benefit fully from the European Union's legislation, the European Commission ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. My thanks to Aleksandra and the team at Better Finance for putting together today's conference and for inviting me to take...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Thank you for the floor Themis. I would like to start by thanking Makis, Kata and Enrico for your contributions. What we heard today confirms something very cle...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Good afternoon, and welcome to the read-out of our College meeting. Today, we adopted new measures to fight poverty and improve the lives of persons with disabi...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 06 May 2026 Commission seeks feedback on revised sustainability reporting standards Today, the Commission is launching a consultation on the draft revised European Sustaina...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Today we celebrate 50 years of one of the closest partnerships in the world. The ties between Canada and Europe are as deep and enduring a...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 05 Aug 2026 EU receives €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for supporting Ukraine On 3rd of August, the European Union received €1.4 billion...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive (Directive 2011/92/EU as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/959) into national law.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission published the fourteenth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual report providing comparative data on the efficiency, quality, and independence of the justice systems among EU Member States.

European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply w...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Good evening, everyone. It is a real pleasure to be here among so many people who dedicate their talent, expertise and energy to protecting our environment and ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 In the past year, health has continued to make headlines, in Europe and around the world. The Hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks are clear reminders of the importan...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 Jun 2026 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Many thanks to Jorg for the invitation to be with you this evening, and to Norbert for the kind introduction. Your invitatio...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Commissioner Kadis Ladies and gentlemen, let me welcome you to the presentation of the Ocean Eye Communication, a flagship initiative for President von der Leye...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Dear Chair, Honourable members and colleagues, I am pleased to be back to the PECH committee. Today is a special day – not only because of our exchange here, bu...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, partners, friends, Welcome to Green Week. I am delighted to open this flagship conference, and to kickstart two days of discussion – not j...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Eurobarometer shows continued public support for biodiversity protection across Europe Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer su...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Mînzatu This Spring Package comes as the world is navigating a very complex economic and geopolitical environment. Europe is facing pre...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen When I came into my role as Executive Vice President of the European Commission, one of my main missions was to secure Europe...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jun 2026 Today, Jim Hagemann Snabe has been appointed as Special Envoy for Industrial Artificial Intelligence.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Sep 2026 The European Commission has today adopted Guidelines on the application of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ('TFEU') to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant companies. The adoption of the guidelines marks the end of a three-year process in which the Commission consulted extensively with stakeholders.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 02 Sep 2026 Dear Mark, it is always a pleasure to welcome you. We meet today to discuss Russia's attack in Leipzig. The German government has identified Russia as behind an...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 02 Sep 2026 Commission boosts maritime manufacturing with new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance The European Commission has officially launched the new EU Indust...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 02 Jul 2026 Dear Prime Minister Pashinyan, dear Nikol, It is great to be back in Yerevan so soon. First of all, I want to congratulate you on your electoral victory. These ...

European Commission Statement Baku, 01 Jul 2026 President Aliyev, Thank you for your warm welcome. It is good to be back in Baku. It is remarkable city, a place where a rich and ancient heritage meets strikin...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Dear Christophe, Paulius, and Hélder, I thank you for inviting me here today. I will start from an obvious truth: space is a big part of our economy and of our ...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Transposition, entry into force or application of EU legislation: key milestones | 1 July – 15 August 2026 Transposition, entry into force or application of E...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Commission seeks views on simplifying rules governing housing supply in Europe The European Commission is collecting evidence on measures to simplify rules impa...

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 How is the €3 temporary customs duty applied in practice? The €3 duty is applied per item to consignments with a value up to €150. The measure applies to goods ...

European Commission Press release Baku, 01 Jul 2026 Today in Baku, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, together with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss ways to foster peace in the region through greater connectivity and support to border communities. They also discussed bilateral EU-Azerbaijan trade and energy partnerships.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Good afternoon, I am honoured that you asked me to deliver the closing keynote at this important conference. Important for Britain and impor...

European Commission Press release Ankara, 01 Jul 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner met in Ankara on 30 June 2026.

European Commission News Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen joined Ukrainian and international leaders in Gdańsk on 25 June for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, jointly hosted by Poland and...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 The European Commission begins disbursement today of €3.9 billion as the first payment under the first tranche of around €6 billion dedicated to drone procurement, a key capability enabling Ukraine to withstand Russia's war of aggression.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 What does the financial package cover? Today, the European Commission adopted a financial package setting out the budgetary arrangements that would apply to Mon...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a financial package setting out the budgetary arrangements that would apply to Montenegro upon its accession to the European Union. Montenegro advances in the accession process and this proposal marks a significant step in the country's path towards becoming a member of the Union, following the latest agreement by the Member States to start drafting the Accession Treaty.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Commission disburses €3.9 billion for drones under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan The European Commission begins disbursement today of €3.9 billion as the...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission positively assessed Denmark's fifth and final payment request for €359 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission proposed to establish a new EU Critical Communication System to provide Europe's first responders with secure and resilient communication channels in crisis situations.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 What is the European Union Critical Communication System? The European Union Critical Communication System (EUCCS) connects national critical communication syst...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 Factsheet: EU Critical Communication System Factsheet: EU Critical Communication System

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Sep 2026 The ocean is changing at an alarming pace with direct consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities all across the world. That is the main conclusion of the tenth report on the state of the ocean, published today by the Marine Environment Monitoring Service of Copernicus, the EU Earth observation programme.

European Commission Speech Dublin, 29 Sep 2026 Thank you, Minister, for hosting these important discussions here in Dublin.And thank you for your putting energy affordability and security at the top of the a...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Dear Juan, Honourable Members, Representatives of FACE and the European Landowners' Organisation, Ladies and gentlemen, We have just experienced a scorchi...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Good morning. Later this week will discuss at the Justice and Home Affairs Council in Luxembourg, where we stand and what we still need to do on migration. Let ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung zu der heutigen Veranstaltung. Ich freue mich sehr, im Kreise von Freunden zu sein und an der d...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the invitation to join you this evening. Family businesses hold a special place in the European economy. You r...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Austria's fifth and final payment request for €306 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed France's fifth and final payment request for €6.1 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 President Metsola, dear Roberta, Excellencies, Cara Alessandra, Giulio and Livia, David Sassoli was a true custodian of the values our Union was built on. The ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 “Check against delivery” Commissioner Tzitzikostas, dear Apostolos, Commissioner Andrius Kubilius, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be at the Connect...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Commission proposes 5-point plan to strengthen resilience and security of EU external borders Today, the European Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to pre...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal arrivals. It will strengthen the resilience and security of EU external borders

European Commission Discours Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 C'est un plaisir d'être de retour au Parlement belge, l'enceinte où les échanges sont toujours enrichissants, j'ai pu y aiguiser mon combat politique… J'ai un p...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Jul 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether an arbitration award ordering Romania to pay compensation to ten investors for changes to a renewable electricity support measure is in line with EU State aid rules.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Jul 2026 The European Commission has today endorsed Malta's Social Climate Plan – the fourth national plan adopted under the Social Climate Fund using revenues from carbon pricing to ensure a fair and inclusive clean transition. Malta's plan will mobilise €60.6 million until 2032, including €45.4 million from the European Union.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 28 Jul 2026 Commission adopts new guidance to improve companies' access to Europe's cutting-edge research and technology infrastructures The European Commission has adopted...

European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Overview by policy area In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply w...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission decided to refer Bulgaria, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, and Sweden to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose and notify national measures transposing the Directive on the resilience of critical entities (CER Directive).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to bring its retail tax regime in line with the freedom of establishment guaranteed by Articles 49 and 54 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 29 Apr 2026 “Check against delivery” Thank you, Madam President, dear Roberta, Deputy Minister Raouna, dear Marilena, Honourable Members, The informal EUCO started with ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 The European Commission has adopted a temporary State aid framework to enable Member States to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis. The Middle East crisis Temporary State aid Framework (METSAF) is a targeted and temporary framework to address the effects of the crisis on some of the most exposed sectors of the economy: agriculture, fishery, transport and energy-intensive industries.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Apr 2026 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with the collection, treatment and monitoring obligations set in the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Honourable Members, I would like to thank both rapporteurs – Mme Tavares and Mr Mureșan – for their important and timely work. And I would like to stress the wo...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 European and national rules play a crucial role in creating the conditions for a competitive, innovative and sustainable social market economy. Since we took of...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 New Generalised Scheme of Preferences approved for application in 2027 The European Commission welcomes today's vote by the European Parliament in favour of the...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission's first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found that in the first two years of its application, the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new opportunities for businesses and developers, while giving users more control over their experiences and devices, as well as access to more diverse and innovative digital products and services.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation (‘UPM') and Sappi Limited (‘Sappi'). The Commission is concerned that the transaction may reduce competition in certain markets for the production and supply of communication paper and specialty paper in the European Economic Area ('EEA') and result in higher prices,

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Madame Chair, Honourable Members, At a time of profound global shifts, Europe must play to its strengths and maintain its competitive edge. Today, the European ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the revised Framework Agreement between both institutions.

European Commission Factsheet Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Factsheet - Commission proposes plan for simpler, clearer and better enforced EU rules Factsheet - Commission proposes plan for simpler, clearer and better en...

European Commission Questions and answers Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 What is this initiative and what are you seeking to achieve? The European Commission is proposing a comprehensive plan to strengthen how EU laws are made, appli...

European Commission Press release Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission today presented its plan to modernise EU lawmaking, ensuring that laws are clearer, simpler, more efficiently enforced, based on solid evidence and better aligned with the needs of citizens and businesses.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 May 2026 The European Commission adopted a proposal for the selection of mobile satellite services (MSS) providers who will be authorised to use the harmonised 2 GHz frequency band beyond 2027, when the current licenses expire.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 27 May 2026 Why was there a need for a new Communication on Humanitarian Aid? Since the previous Communication on Humanitarian Action, published in 2021, the international ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 27 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, In 2008, EU Member States made an important decision. To give the European Commission the power to license a specific satellite spectrum b...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 27 May 2026 The Joint Communication on Humanitarian Aid adopted today sets out how the EU will remain a reliable and principled donor in a global aid system under severe pressure.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Your Excellency, Ministers, friends of the Ocean and the Arctic, ladies and gentlemen, It is a privilege to address you at the Ocean Connectivity Conference in ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Good afternoon. I would like to thank the Lisbon Council for organising today's event and for the invitation to join you. Because good policymaking doesn't happ...

European Commission Statement Vilnius, 26 May 2026 Dear President Nausėda, Dear President Karis, Dear President Rinkēvičs, Thank you very much for welcoming us to Vilnius. People in the Baltic countries have bee...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 26 May 2026 Good morning and a warm welcome to all. It is truly a pleasure to host all of you. I had planned on being here with fellow Commissioner Andrius Kubilius but he ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 May 2026 Six EU-supported films awarded at 2026 Cannes Film Festival, including prestigious Palme d'Or Six EU funded films have received awards at the 79th edition of th...

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 26 May 2026 Good morning everyone! First, a big thank you to the Cyprus Presidency. Thank you for hosting the European Space Days. And thank you for doing a great job in di...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Aug 2026 The European Commission has informed UPM-Kymmene Corporation ('UPM') and Sappi Limited ('Sappi') of its preliminary view that its proposed joint venture may restrict competition in the markets for different types of communication paper, which is used for printed materials, such as magazines or books.

European Commission Govor Zagreb, 25 Aug 2026 Poštovane ekscelencije, dame i gospodo, Zadovoljstvo je biti ovdje, među toliko prijatelja i poznanika. Dragi Gordane, hvala ti što si nas i ove godine okupio...

European Commission Discours Brussels, 25 Aug 2026 Je suis aujourd'hui dans les Hautes Fagnes, alors que l'opération d'urgence touche à sa fin et que les secours européens que nous avons mobilisés s'apprêtent à ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 25 Aug 2026 Extreme weather affects Europe's crops and fodder supply as Commission continues to work to adapt agriculture to climate change Persistent heat and lack of rain...

European Commission Speech Zagreb, 25 Aug 2026 Why is EU enlargement today more than enlarging our Union? What do we need to do to get ready for new members? How can we reconcile the need for time for delive...

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 How will European consumers benefit from simplified rules on energy and tyre labelling? The EU energy and tyre labelling rules are a mature and long-standing po...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 The European Commission has announced its intention to issue up to €80 billion of EU-Bonds in the second half of 2026. This will bring the total planned EU-Bond issuance for 2026 to €180 billion, in line with the Commission's earlier indication for the year.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jun 2026 European consumers, suppliers and retailers of home appliances, electronic devices and tyres are set to benefit from simplified rules on labelling proposed by the European Commission today.

European Commission Speech Brasilia, 23 Jun 2026 Minister Dweck, Minister Rosa, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. Bom Dia! This is my first time visiting Brazil… Over the past few days, I've travelle...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 H.E. Mr. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, paid an official visit to Brussels on 23 June 2026 and met with H.E. Mr. António Costa,...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Council, António Costa, welcomed today Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan, in Brussels. During the visit, the EU and Kazakhstan signed a joint press statement, as well as several agreements that will deliver for citizens and business on both sides.

European Commission News Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, joined EU heads of state at the European Council in Brussels on 18–19 June at a moment when the Uni...

European Commission Speech Online, 23 Jun 2026 Good morning to all of you in Frankfurt, and many thanks for the opportunity to contribute to this year's BaFin Capital Markets Conference. Unfortunately, my sc...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 Commission disburses €2.25 billion to Romania under NextGenerationEU Today, the European Commission disbursed €2.25 billion in grants to Romania, marking the f...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission launched the Connectivity Agenda Platform and concluded agreements with international financial institutions expected to mobilise up to €2 billion for strategic connectivity investments in the Black Sea region and the South Caucasus.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 Russia: tragedy as an opportunity. 10 points Thanks to organizers of Second edition of Brussels Dialogue. I Remember very well how we were organizing the firs...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 The European Commission will grant €5.8 million to establish the first two Regional Cable Hubs, in the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jun 2026 The European Research Council (ERC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Advanced Grants, awarding €838 million to 319 leading researchers across Europe.

European Commission Press release Bordeaux, 23 Sep 2026 A strategic cooperation between the French State, Caisse des Dépôts, the Union sociale pour l'Habitat (USH), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), supported by the European Commission, to accelerate housing delivery in the social housing and accommodation sectors, as well as intermediate housing.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Sep 2026 Today the European Commission has proposed to the Council to lift the protective measures adopted in 2022 concerning Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation, as it considers that Hungary has addressed the rule of law breaches affecting the EU budget.

European Commission Speech New York, 22 Sep 2026 Across the world civilians are paying an unbearable price for war. The images appear on our screens almost daily. Families searching for food and water under bo...

European Commission Speech New York, 22 Sep 2026 Thank you very much for convening this meeting, it is absolutely high time. I would like to tell you a little bit about what we are doing here in the European U...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 Eurobarometer survey shows overwhelming public support for European agriculture and EU support for farmers and rural areas According to the latest Eurobarometer...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, while 93% say that securing a stable food supply for the EU is crucial.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group launched today the European Institutional Investors Pact (EIIP) at the TechEU Equity Summit.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 Thank you Thomas, dear Presidency, dear Ministers, This is my fourth MFF negotiation. So I have to admit that some of the discussions come with a large sense of...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, partners, friends. Welcome to the launch of the renewed Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. Let me especially welcome ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 Today, on the eve of the European Week of Sport 2026, the European Commission published the sixth Eurobarometer on sport and physical activity. The survey shows an increase in physical activity levels across the European Union compared to the last survey published in 2022.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 Sep 2026 Good morning. Today, we have a breakthrough to announce: a substantial agreement on our Free Trade Agreement with the Philippines, welcomed by both Presidents i...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed merger between Saipem and Subsea7 to become "Saipem7". The Commission is concerned that the proposed concentration may significantly impact effective competition in some offshore engineering and construction service markets.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication on the European Pillar of Social Rights. It confirms that the Pillar remains the EU's social shield and compass for fairness in an age of fast transformation, for a Europe that protects and empowers citizens.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Today, Cecilia Thorfinn has been appointed as the new Head of the European Commission Representation in The Hague, The Netherlands.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corporation (‘Paramount') of Warner Bros. Discovery (‘Warner'). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Paramount.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Today, Commission decided to transfer in the interest of the service Zacharias Giakoumis as new Head of Representation in Athens, Greece.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Today, Aliénor Margerit has been appointed as the new Head of the European Commission Representation in Paris, France.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission concluded the eligibility checks for the registration requests of two European Citizens' Initiatives (ECIs) entitled: ‘Stop Killing The Internet: No Digital ID & No Age Verification' and ‘Save Europe Act'.

European Commission Speech Warsaw, 21 Jul 2026 Dear Minister Kierwiński, Dear Secretary of State Szymański, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, My dear Polish friends, I have come to Poland to celebrate a su...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 20 May 2026 You have chosen the Single Market as central debate topic today – that is very good. Our Single Market is more than a continental marketplace; it is a cornerstone of who we are as Europeans. It binds our citizens, our businesses and our values together. The free movement of goods, services, capital and people. It has delivered decades of growth, jobs and opportunities. It has created better choices for consumers, larger markets for businesses an

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 May 2026 The European Commission has today made available €49 million to Albania, €44.2 million to Montenegro, and €65.7 million to North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility. This follows the third request for payment and the Commission's positive assessment of reform steps implemented in the areas of business competitiveness and innovation in Albania and Montenegro, and education and digitalisation in North Macedonia.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 19 May 2026 Statement by Executive Vice-President Fitto Today the College of Commissioners approved the Fertiliser Action Plan I want to start by thanking Commissioner Han...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 19 May 2026 Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems Today, the European Commission registered two European ...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 18 Aug 2026 Ahead of World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, Kaja Kallas,High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, and Hadja Lahbib Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, issued the following statement...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 18 Aug 2026 EU mobilises civil protection assistance for earthquake-hit Colombia The European Union continues to mobilise assistance for Colombia following the devastating...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved an €85 million Irish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved a €1 billion Slovak scheme to support clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) adopted by the Commission on 25 June 2025.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jun 2026 The European Commission published the fourth State of the Digital Decade report, showing that Europe has made progress on its 2030 digital transformation targets, such as secure and sustainable digital infrastructures and the digitalisation of public services – but the challenge now is delivering results at scale, speed and consistency.

European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 16 Jun 2026 Good afternoon. First, I would like to thank Minister Charalambides and the Cyprus Presidency for all the hard work they have done over the past six months. Thi...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Dear Marilena, dear Presidency, dear Ministers, Let me start by thanking the Presidency for having brought us a step closer to reaching a timely agreement on th...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 The European Commission will engage with consumers and publishers by the end of 2026 to explore ways to improve industry standards, as a response to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) ‘Stop Destroying Videogames'.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Commission welcomes political agreement on seeds and other plant reproductive materials The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterd...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission is presenting an EU action plan for the Channel migratory route, setting out a comprehensive European response to the challenges posed by illegal migration along this route.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 16 Sep 2026 The European Commission has informed MMG Limited ('MMG') of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Anglo American's nickel business ('the target') may restrict competition in the market for low-carbon ferronickel, a key alloying material in stainless steel production.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 16 Sep 2026 President von der Leyen delivered the second State of the Union Address of the 2024–2029 Commission.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 15 Sep 2026 Commission launches Energy Regulation Academy to support public officials in implementing EU energy measuresThe European Commission and the European University ...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 15 Sep 2026 President, Honourable Members, For our defence readiness we often need more: More money. More production. More weapons. More equipment. But sometimes we need ...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 15 Sep 2026 We often say that the Single Market is one of Europe's biggest achievements. Almost 20 million Europeans live in another EU country, cross a border for work or ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Sep 2026 The European Commission has raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 8th syndicated transaction for 2026.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 15 Sep 2026 The Spanish city of Ceuta has just over 80,000 inhabitants and in the last two days of July almost the same amount of people entered illegally from the other si...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 15 Sep 2026 2026 was again a challenging summer for Europe. Heatwaves and droughts – fuelled by the growing impact of climate change - affected many parts of Europe and bey...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 The European Commission today published the first comprehensive evaluation of the Nitrates Directive since its adoption in 1991.

European Commission Infringement decisions Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose E...

European Commission Speech New York, 14 Jul 2026 Thank you, Madam Deputy Secretary-General, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Let me begin by thanking the United Nations for convening this important meeting ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Let me thank all of you for the excellent event today. We couldn't have done it without all of you, contributing with your insight and exp...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the launch of the third edition of our Demography Report: understanding change and adapting to its con...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Thank you, Minister. Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we had an important first meeting of the General Affairs Council under the Irish Presidency. I would like ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission and the United Kingdom have signed the EU-UK Agreement in respect of Gibraltar.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Commission publishes guidelines for sustainable tourism in Natura 2000 areas Today, the European Commission published new guidelines on how Europe's Natura 2000...

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Under Article 52(2) of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), the European Commission is obliged to review its practice of implementing and enforcing the rules...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 The European Commission's first review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has found that the regulation is fit for purpose to address distortions in the internal market caused by foreign subsidies. Its objective of maintaining a level playing field in the internal market is widely acknowledged and remains relevant.

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 13 May 2026 Factsheet - Passenger Package Factsheet - Passenger Package

European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication responding to the European Citizens' Initiative (ECI) ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union'.

European Commission News Brussels, 12 May 2026 President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered an address at the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukr...

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 12 May 2026 Thank you, Minister, thank you for hosting us here in beautiful Cyprus. The housing crisis is hitting many across our Union and this must be the moment of pol...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 12 May 2026 Many thanks to Minister Lisovyi and to the Ukrainian delegation for today's very productive High-Level Dialogue on Education.This first EU-Ukraine Dialogue on E...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 12 May 2026 EU steps up fight against antimicrobial resistance with updated list of countries authorised to export food-producing animals and animal products to the EU The ...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 11 Aug 2026 Commission disburses €7.13 billion to Czechia and Spain under NextGenerationEU Today, the European Commission disbursed more than €7.13 billion to Czechia and S...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 10 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Unfortunately I cannot be with you in person today, but I am glad to participate to the Fuels Europe Annual Conference, to discuss what is...