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European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Honourable Members, I would like to thank both rapporteurs – Mme Tavares and Mr Mureșan – for their important and timely work. And I would like to stress the wo...

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 European and national rules play a crucial role in creating the conditions for a competitive, innovative and sustainable social market economy. Since we took of...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 New Generalised Scheme of Preferences approved for application in 2027 The European Commission welcomes today's vote by the European Parliament in favour of the...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission's first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found that in the first two years of its application, the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new opportunities for businesses and developers, while giving users more control over their experiences and devices, as well as access to more diverse and innovative digital products and services.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation (‘UPM') and Sappi Limited (‘Sappi'). The Commission is concerned that the transaction may reduce competition in certain markets for the production and supply of communication paper and specialty paper in the European Economic Area ('EEA') and result in higher prices, less choice or reduced quality.

European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Madame Chair, Honourable Members, At a time of profound global shifts, Europe must play to its strengths and maintain its competitive edge. Today, the European ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Apr 2026 Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the revised Framework Agreement between both institutions.

European Commission Factsheet Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 Factsheet - Commission proposes plan for simpler, clearer and better enforced EU rules Factsheet - Commission proposes plan for simpler, clearer and better en...

European Commission Questions and answers Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 What is this initiative and what are you seeking to achieve? The European Commission is proposing a comprehensive plan to strengthen how EU laws are made, appli...

European Commission Press release Strasbourg, 28 Apr 2026 The European Commission today presented its plan to modernise EU lawmaking, ensuring that laws are clearer, simpler, more efficiently enforced, based on solid evidence and better aligned with the needs of citizens and businesses.