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Message from Commissioner Šuica at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 - Heritage as the Soul of the Mare Nostrum
European Commission Speech Nicosia, 01 Jun 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear friends, I would have liked to join you in person at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 but due to unavoidable ins...
Commission welcomes political agreement on the Return Regulation
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 The Commission welcomes today's political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the Regulation establishing a new Common European System for Returns.
Keynote speech by Commissioner Kubilius at NATO-Ukraine Defence Innovators Forum
European Commission Speech Vilnius, 01 Jun 2026 Dear all, I will not surprise you by making the statement, that the Ukrainian army is the best in Europe and, perhaps, in the world. Because I am just repeating...
Opening speech by Commissioner Síkela at the Africa Smart Mobility Forum
European Commission Speech Prague, 01 Jun 2026 Ministers, Distinguished guests, Thank you for the invitation to this event, here in the beautiful halls of the Černín Palace, a building that has been walked b...
Daily News 01 / 06 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 Stronger EU-wide rules to fight corruption take effect More harmonised anti-corruption rules took effect across the EU yesterday under the new Directive on comb...
Keynote speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the European Business Angel Network Congress
European Commission Speech Vilnius, 01 Jun 2026 Good morning, Welcome, everyone to my home country, Lithuania, and my home town, Vilnius. Happy to speak at a conference of business angels. War and angels - do...
Commission accelerates transition away from animal testing in chemical safety assessments
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission presented a roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessments, which lays out clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition from animal testing methods to innovative non-animal approaches.
Eurobarometer highlights perceived obstacles and opportunities for European small and medium companies in recruiting skilled workers outside the EU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jun 2026 A new Eurobarometer survey shows that nearly half of European small and medium companies (SMEs) (46%) face difficulties in finding workers with the right skills.
Speech by Commissioner Kubilius at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly session
European Commission Speech Vilnius, 01 Jun 2026 Your Excellency President of Lithuania, Mr President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Mister Speaker of Seimas, Madam Prime Minister of Lithuania, Dear frien...
Statement by Commissioner Várhelyi ahead of the World No Tobacco Day
European Commission Statement Brussels, 30 May 2026 It is fitting that 31 May marks both the last day of the European Week Against Cancer and World No Tobacco Day. Both Europe's Beating Cancer Plan and the Safe H...