On 4 November, the Commission has proposed an exemption of jet fuel imports from customs duties from 1 January 2014. The aim of the proposal is...
Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou (pictured). Mr. President, Minister Birutis, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, I am happy to welcome you to the...
On 4 November, the European Commission adopted a proposal that requires member states to reduce their use of lightweight plastic carrier bags. Member states can choose...
Significant new EU funding for the Sahel region for the period 2014 and 2020 is expected to be unveiled today by Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs, during...
Almost nine out of ten Europeans believe that biodiversity loss – the decline and possible extinction of animal species, flora and fauna, natural habitats and ecosystems...
On 4 November, the European Commission published its report on policy coherence for development which lays out the progress made by the EU and its member...