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Video message for roundtable discussion on LNG & Shipping organised by CBS Alumni Club and Columbia Global Energy Centre

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 ...

President von der Leyen addresses international coalition to bring Ukrainian children home as EU doubles down on support for Ukraine

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...

Remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen at the press conference of the Informal Housing Ministerial meeting

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...

Statement by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu following the EU-Ukraine High-Level Dialogue on Education

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...

Daily News 12 / 05 / 2026

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 ...

Keynote address by President von der Leyen at the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children

European Commission Speech Copenhagen, 12 May 2026 Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   Thank you for putting the spotlight on this topic, protecting children in a digital world. This is an...

Commission welcomes political agreement on Critical Medicines Act

European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2026 The European Commission welcomes the landmark political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA), last night by the Council and the European Parliament. This marks an important milestone in strengthening the resilience of Europe's health sector by preventing medicine shortages and improving the security of supply of critical medicines across the EU.

Commission issues €10 billion in its fifth syndicated transaction of 2026

European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2026 The European Commission has raised €10 billion of EU-Bonds in its 5th syndicated transaction for 2026.

EU, Ukraine, Canada and partners join efforts to return forcibly transferred and unlawfully deported Ukrainian children

European Commission Press release Brussels, 12 May 2026 Today, representatives of the European Union together with Ukraine and Canada hosted a ‘High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children'. This initiative was announced by European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, in her 2025 State of the Union address.

Commission coordinates European response to Hantavirus outbreak*

European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission is taking action to coordinate and support national authorities' responses to the Hantavirus outbreak.