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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 ...
EU, Ukraine, Canada and partners join efforts to return forcibly transferred and unlawfully deported Ukrainian children
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 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.*
Speech by President von der Leyen at the High-level Meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children
European Commission Speech Brussels, 11 May 2026 President Zelenskyy, dear Volodymyr, Prime Minister Carney, dear Mark, Thank you for hosting this event together on an issue that is so dear to our hearts. Mini...
Daily News 11 / 05 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 11 May 2026 EU coordinates international support for the recovery of Syria's economy and reconstruction process The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transition...
EU coordinates international support for the recovery of Syria's economy and reconstruction process
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission, together with the Syrian Transitional Authorities, hosted today the Syria Partnership Coordination Forum in Brussels. This meeting further delivered on the main commitments of the Forum: coordinating and aligning all international efforts on aid, reconstruction, and development with Syria's recovery priorities.
Speech by Commissioner Piotr Serafin during the signing ceremony of the SAFE loan agreement between the EU and Poland
European Commission Przemówienie Warsaw, 11 May 2026 Panie Premierze, Panie Premierze Ministrze Obrony, Panie i Panowie Ministrowie, Panowie Generałowie, Panie Komisarzu, Towarzyszy nam dzisiaj głębokie przekonani...
Opening Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the Conference “Riding the Wave: Advancing the EU Ocean Pact through Science, Innovation and Cooperation” under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union
European Commission Speech Ayia Napa, 11 May 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by extending my warmest congratulations to the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, the ...
Commission invites comments on draft revised State aid rules for air transport
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has today launched a public consultation inviting all interested parties to comment on its draft revised Guidelines on State aid to the air transport sector. These will replace the existing Guidelines, which were adopted in 2014. Interested parties are invited to respond to the public consultation by 11 June 2026.
Commission unconditionally approves Suzano's acquisition of Kimberly-Clark IFP
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 May 2026 The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Suzano S.A. ('Suzano') of Kimberly Clark IFP NewCo B.V. ('Kimberly-Clark IFP'). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area ('EEA').