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Statement by President von der Leyen on EU Inc.
European Commission Statement Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Today, at the tap of a finger, capital moves – instantly. Data travels across the globe in seconds. Yet in Europe, it can still take weeks, or even months, to s...
Daily News 18 / 03 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Commission approves new geographical indications from Germany and Slovakia The European Commission has approved today the addition of ‘Kräuterhefe' from Germany...
Speech (by video message) from Commissioner Albuquerque for the European Mobile Payment Systems Association (EMPSA) Annual Conference 2026
European Commission Speech Online, 18 Mar 2026 Good morning – I am delighted to take part in your event today, unfortunately virtually this time. I think about European payments quite often. There are many p...
President von der Leyen to visit Australia
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Australia from March 23-25 to strengthen EU ties with a trusted, like-minded partner in the strate...
Questions and answers on EU Inc.
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Why is the Commission proposing EU Inc.? Today, for too many entrepreneurs and innovative companies, expanding across EU borders means navigating a fragmented c...
Commission presents proposal for EU Inc. - unlocking the full potential of the Single Market for Europe's entrepreneurs
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Today, the European Commission presented its proposal for EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules, building the cornerstone and starting point for the EU's 28th regime. EU Inc. is an optional, digital-by-default European corporate framework. It will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU – incentivising them to stay in Europe, and encourage those who once looked elsewhere to return.
Remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra at the ENVI Council press conference
European Commission Speech Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Good evening to all of you, Let me thank the Cyprus Presidency for a very fruitful set of meetings today. Many thanks for stepping in and steering us through th...
Closing speech by Commissioner Hoekstra at the 2026 Tax Symposium
European Commission Speech Brussels, 18 Mar 2026 Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon, everybody here and online, It's fantastic to be here with all of you to wrap up this year's EU Tax...
Speech by Commissioner Várhelyi at Euronews Health Summit 2026
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Mar 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. It's a special privilege to be with you today and also to be on your screens through Euronews. I want to thank Euronews fo...
Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the European Anti-Racism Conference
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Mar 2026 Let me start with a simple idea: openness is not a weakness. It is a strength. If we look around the world today, it may not feel that way. In many places, the ...