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The European Commission has today presented the REPowerEU Plan, its response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There is a double urgency to transform Europe's energy system: ending the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels, which are used

Today, the European Commission marks the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Interphobia (IDAHOT), which raises awareness of the discrimination and violence that lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) persons continue to face.

The EU announces today €25 million in humanitarian aid to meet the basic needs of vulnerable Palestinians in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza. Over 2 million Palestinian women, children and men in the Occupied Territories and Gaza Strip are in need of humanitarian assistance.

Le vice-président exécutif Valdis Dombrovskis se rendra au Maroc du 10 au 12 mai pour rencontrer le premier ministre marocain et d'autres interlocuteurs sur le renforcement des liens commerciaux. Il représentera également la Commission européenne...

The ministerial meeting of the main annual pledging event for the Syrian people – the 6th Brussels Conference “Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region” (#SyriaConf2022) – is ongoing today. Chaired by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell

The international community pledged close to €6.4 billion for 2022 and beyond during the sixth Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the Region', organised by the European Union.

Today, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an ambitious Guarantee Agreement through which the European Commission will support up to €26.7 billion of EIB financial operations to enable crucial public investments in sectors like clean energy

In an effort to ensure continued international support for Syrian refugees and their host communities, the European Union will be hosting the sixth Brussels Conference on 'Supporting the future of Syria and the region' #SyriaConf2022 on 9 and 10 May.

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, the Commission reaffirms its commitment to defending media freedom and pluralism in the EU and beyond. On this day, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, addressed the European Parliament

Common Regional Market - A catalyst for deeper regional economic integration and a stepping stone towards EU Single Market

On Sunday, 1 May, the European Union will celebrate International Workers' Day. The Commission is committed to advancing labour rights and promoting the best possible working conditions for people in the EU and beyond, in line with the European Pillar of Social Rights.

The Commission has today proposed to reinforce the 2022 budget with €99.8 million in commitments. In parallel, the budget is being increased by €176 million of payments.

Soaring food prices caused by Russia's war in Ukraine are adding further strain to the compounding crises in Lebanon, which imports 96% of its wheat from Russia and Ukraine.

The EU and Egypt agreed to reinforce their cooperation on energy and climate matters following wide-ranging consultations between Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans and members of the Egyptian government in Cairo yesterday.

Dimanche et lundi, le vice-président exécutif Frans Timmermans sera en Égypte pour assister à des réunions officielles avec des représentants du gouvernement et prendre part à des discussions sur le climat, avant la prochaine conférence des Nations unies sur le changement climatique (COP27)

Ahead of International Roma Day on 8 April, Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Vĕra Jourová, Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations, Olivér Várhelyi issued the following statement...

The first co-operation project between the EU and the Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority (INRA), launched in April 2017, has come to a successful completion.

Today, as part of a wide-ranging response to mitigate the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on the EU’s partner countries, the European Commission has presented an initiative for a regional “Food and Resilience Facility” worth €225 million…

Since the beginning of the conflict 11 years ago, the humanitarian situation in Syria is now worse than ever.