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Von der Leyen’s new Commission will focus on security and …
WEBSep 18, 2024 — On Tuesday, September 17, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with the Conference of Presidents of the political groups in the European Parliament to present the planned structure of the new college. The proposals for the new Commission for the next five years result from intensive weeks of negotiations with the Member States. […]
Report: Half a million EU jobs protected by EU trade defence tools …
WEB2 days ago — The 2023 EU Trade Defence Activities Report, adopted today, highlights the crucial role of trade defence tools in protecting EU jobs and promoting fairness. By the end of 2023, the EU had 182 trade defence measures in place, a 40% increase from 2018. These measures led to a significant increase in the number of EU […]
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MEPs recognise González as the legitimate President of Venezuela ...
WEBOn Thursday, 19 September, the European Parliament passed a resolution with 309 votes in favour, 201 against, and 12 abstentions. The resolution strongly condemns and entirely rejects the electoral fraud carried out by the regime-controlled National Electoral Council, which refused to release the official result. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) recognise Edmundo González Urrutia […]
Sikorski and Blinken reiterate that Poland and the US are key …
WEBSep 12, 2024 — Today, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken arrived in Warsaw after visiting Kyiv. He met with Polish President Andrzej Duda, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.Secretary Blinken and Minister Sikorski discussed deepening U.S.-Polish bilateral relations, including civil-nuclear partnerships and mutual support for Ukraine’s defence against the Russian invasion.
The upcoming general elections in Europe that matter
WEBSep 10, 2024 — Three significant general elections will mark the second semester of 2024. Elections of September 29 in Austria are critical as the far-right party leads the polls, and there is the risk of forming and leading a coalition government that will alter Austria’s position in Europe.Bulgarians will vote on October 27 for the sixth time since 2021.
Survey shows Europeans value EU membership and interested in …
WEBDec 6, 2023 — The European Parliament released today its Parlemeter 2023 survey showing citizens’ continued support for the EU and a higher interest in the upcoming European elections. Over seven in ten citizens believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. The main reasons cited by this survey’s respondents are the EU’s contribution to […]
Eurobarometer survey: Europeans concerned by cost of living crisis …
WEBJan 12, 2023 — The rising cost of living is the most pressing worry for 93% of Europeans, finds the latest European Parliament Eurobarometer survey, released today in full. Meanwhile, support for the EU remains stable at a high level and citizens expect the EU to continue working on solutions to mitigate the effects of the crises. In every […]
EU elections 2024: Not just about choosing representatives, but ...
WEBWithin the European Union’s corridors of power, there’s an urgent call for a deep-seated change. Political leaders and institutions must heed this call, as it transcends mere …