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Statement by President von der Leyen with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
European Commission Statement Baku, 01 Jul 2026 President Aliyev, Thank you for your warm welcome. It is good to be back in Baku. It is remarkable city, a place where a rich and ancient heritage meets strikin...
Opening remarks by Commissioner Kubilius at the seminar “Securing Europe's Eyes in the Sky: the Security of EU Satellites”
European Commission Speech Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Dear Christophe, Paulius, and Hélder, I thank you for inviting me here today. I will start from an obvious truth: space is a big part of our economy and of our ...
Transposition, entry into force or application of EU legislation: key milestones | 1 July – 15 August 2026
European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Transposition, entry into force or application of EU legislation: key milestones | 1 July – 15 August 2026 Transposition, entry into force or application of E...
Daily News 01 / 07 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Commission seeks views on simplifying rules governing housing supply in Europe The European Commission is collecting evidence on measures to simplify rules impa...
EU launches connectivity and communities support programmes for peace in the South Caucasus
European Commission Press release Baku, 01 Jul 2026 Today in Baku, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, together with Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, met with the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to discuss ways to foster peace in the region through greater connectivity and support to border communities. They also discussed bilateral EU-Azerbaijan trade and energy partnerships.
Questions and answers on €3 customs duty
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 How is the €3 temporary customs duty applied in practice? The €3 duty is applied per item to consignments with a value up to €150. The measure applies to goods ...
New E-commerce duty for small packages set to increase fairness for EU businesses and safety for consumers
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150.
Closing keynote speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the Conference on the future of the UK-EU relationship
European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Good afternoon, I am honoured that you asked me to deliver the closing keynote at this important conference. Important for Britain and impor...
Joint Press Release by Türkiye's FM Hakan Fidan, HR/VP Kaja Kallas, and EU Commissioners Marta Kos and Magnus Brunner following their meeting in Ankara
European Commission Press release Ankara, 01 Jul 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner met in Ankara on 30 June 2026.
“Solidarity in action”: President von der Leyen rallies support for Ukraine's recovery in Gdańsk
European Commission News Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen joined Ukrainian and international leaders in Gdańsk on 25 June for the Ukraine Recovery Conference, jointly hosted by Poland and...