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Opening Remarks by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the Green Agenda Cyprus Summit

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 20 May 2024 Honourable Ministers,  Distinguished guests, The climate crisis and the growing threat it poses to our health is one of the most pressing challenges humanity is...

Joint statement of European Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konakovic

European Commission Statement Brussels, 19 May 2024 We have discussed today the recent draft UN resolution on Srebrenica. The previous statements by Commissioner Várhelyi are in full respect of the victims and ha...

Remarks via Video message by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides to Mark European Cancer Nursing Day

European Commission Speech Brussels, 18 May 2024 Ladies and Gentlemen, dear colleagues, This year's European Cancer Nursing Day is a special occasion: We are celebrating the 40-year anniversary of the European...

Discours du commissaire Thierry Breton : La révolution industrielle des technologies propres dans l'UE sur le terrain

European Commission Discours Berlin, 17 May 2024                                                                                                                                                            Berli...

The Commission welcomes the agreement on sustainable fisheries reached at Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

European Commission Press release Bali, 17 May 2024 The EU welcomes the important decisions reached during the 28th annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which will make fisheries in the Indian Ocean more sustainable. 11 new conservation and management measures were adopted

Commission welcomes new sanctions against disinformation and war propaganda

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2024 The Commission welcomes the Council decision to suspend the broadcasting activities of four more media outlets, in view of their role supporting and justifying Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. 

Daily News 17 / 05 / 2024

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 May 2024 New EU rules criminalising the violation of EU sanctions enter into force As from 19 May, new rules to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violat...

Calendrier du lundi 20 mai 2024 au dimanche 26 mai 2024

European Commission Commissioners' weekly activities Brussels, 17 May 2024 Déplacements et visites des commissaires

Statement of President von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič and Commissioner Simson on the 2nd anniversary of the REPowerEU Plan to phase out Russian fossil fuel imports

European Commission Statement Brussels, 17 May 2024 When Russia invaded Ukraine, and turned its energy resources into an economic weapon against Europe, our reaction was rapid and robust. We adopted the REPowerEU...

EU mobilises assistance for Gaza via Cyprus Maritime Corridor

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2024 A new aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza via the Maritime Corridor and the newly constructed US pier is taking place today, carrying EU supplies.