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Statement by President von der Leyen with Taioseach Martin on the occasion of the College visit to the Irish Presidency
European Commission Statement Cork, 03 Jul 2026 Thank you, dear Micheál, for welcoming us to your native Cork. Thank you very much for the visit over the last two days and the intense talks we had. And thank ...
Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together.
Daily News 03 / 07 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 03 Jul 2026 Commission adopts revised sustainability reporting standards to reduce administrative burdens for EU businesses while maintaining high-quality disclosures The E...
Remarks by President von der Leyen at the dinner hosted by the Taoiseach for the start of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
European Commission Statement Cork, 02 Jul 2026 Taoiseach, dear Micheál, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for such a warm welcome. It is a particular pleasure to join you in this historic Aula Maxima, where bo...
Joint Statement on the EU-Türkiye High-Level Economic Dialogue
European Commission Statement Istanbul, 02 Jul 2026 The High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) between the European Union and Türkiye was held in İstanbul on 2 July 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Valdis Dombrov...
Opening remarks by Commissioner Serafin at the Annual EU Budget Conference 2026
European Commission Speech Brussels, 02 Jul 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Let me welcome you to this year's Annual Budget Conference. This event has become an important meeting point for everyone interested in on...
Commission partially greenlights Spain's sixth payment request for €5.7 billion under NextGenerationEU*
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission partially greenlighted Spain's sixth payment request worth €5.7 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. At the same time, it has greenlighted a payment for two milestones suspended earlier under the fifth payment request.
Commission greenlights Portugal's ninth payment request for €2.32 billion under NextGenerationEU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Portugal's ninth payment request for €2.32 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.
Commission greenlights Belgium's fourth payment request for €567 million under NextGenerationEU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 02 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission positively assessed Belgium's fourth payment request for €567 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU.
Statement by Commissioner Dombrovskis following the EU-Türkiye High-Level Economic Dialogue
European Commission Statement Istanbul, 02 Jul 2026 Good afternoon, everyone. It's good to be in Istanbul for today's EU-Türkiye High-Level Economic Dialogue with my counterpart, Minister Şimşek. This forum was r...