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European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for your presence. Today, the Commission is presenting its report on the competitiveness of the banking sect...

European Commission News Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July for her eleventh wartime visit to Ukraine, where she was awarded the inaugural Order of Europe, a n...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 The European Commission officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance during the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv. The Alliance will help the EU and Ukraine work more closely on developing and using drones and systems to stop hostile drones. It is part of wider EU efforts to strengthen Europe's defence in this fast-changing area.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on education and housing Today, the European Commission registered two European Citizens' Initiatives (E...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Executive Vice-President Virkkunen The rule of law lies at the heart of our Union. The EU's prosperity, security and democratic resilience depend on respect for...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market to support EU's industry in the clean transition and electrification.

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Factsheet on Electrification Action Plan Factsheet on Electrification Action Plan

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 What is the Rule of Law Report? The Rule of Law Report is the Commission's annual preventive and monitoring tool for taking stock of rule of law developments ac...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, assessing the state of the rule of law across all EU Member States, as well as four candidate countries: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 What are the main changes proposed under the review of the EU Emissions Trading System?