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Video message for roundtable discussion on LNG & Shipping organised by CBS Alumni Club and Columbia Global Energy Centre
European Commission Speech Brussels, 04 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, I have been asked to present the EU perspective on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But first, allow me to welcome that finally after ...
Statement by Executive Vice-President Fitto and press remarks by Commissioner Hansen on the Action Plan for Fertilisers
European Commission Statement Brussels, 19 May 2026 Statement by Executive Vice-President Fitto Today the College of Commissioners approved the Fertiliser Action Plan I want to start by thanking Commissioner Han...
Daily News 19 / 05 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 19 May 2026 Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems Today, the European Commission registered two European ...
Opening speech by President von der Leyen at the European Clean Tech Conference, via video message
European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 May 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to the Clean Tech Conference 2026. Today is about Europe's world-leading clean tech community - a sector cr...
Commission presents plan to secure Europe's fertiliser supply and food security
European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 May 2026 Today, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe's dependency on imports.
Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems
European Commission Press release Strasbourg, 19 May 2026 Today, the European Commission registered two European Citizens' Initiatives (ECIs) entitled ‘Rights for Nature: Empower Citizens to Represent and Protect Ecosystems' and ‘Reconnecting nature through the creation of European biodiversity corridors'.
Questions and answers on the Fertiliser Action Plan
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 19 May 2026 Why does the EU need a new Fertiliser Action Plan? Fertilisers are essential for agricultural production and food security. However, the EU remains heavily depe...
Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the Isabella Lövin Report: Implementation of the Multiannual Plan for the Baltic Sea
European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 18 May 2026 President, Honourable Members, The Commission welcomes this timely and important report. The situation of the Baltic Sea ecosystem has been difficult for far to...
Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the European Parliament plenary debate on the report by Stéphanie Yon-Courtin on the implementation of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive
European Commission Speech Strasbourg, 18 May 2026 President, Honourable Members, Let me start by sincerely congratulating Ms Yon-Courtin as well as the shadow rapporteurs for their excellent work on this import...
European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 May 2026 The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU's €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent's most innovative deep tech scaleups.