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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 is today proposing an ambitious and sustainable legal migration policy. As part of the comprehensive approach to migration set out in the Pact on Migration and Asylum, the Commission is proposing legal, operational and policy initiatives that will benefit the EU's economy

“Thirty-six years ago, the accident at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant led to one of the most horrific nuclear incidents in history. This long-lasting tragedy has had widespread consequences in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, and in other parts of Europe, causing fatalities, human suffering

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 European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with REDI Economic Development S.A. (REDI) that will make €4.65 million available to enhance access to finance for entrepreneurs operating in Roma communities in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and North Macedonia.

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.

Thank you, dear Volodymyr, Let me start by saying that the missile attack this morning on a train station used for evacuations of civilians is despicable.

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)