In August 2023, 91,735 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a 19% increase compared with August 2022 (77,145). There were...
The total EU fish catch in 2022 was about 3.4 million tonnes of live weight from the seven marine areas covered by EU statistics. Spain’s fishing...
The security of those living in Europe is a key priority for the Commission. To fight crime effectively, law enforcement authorities need to be able to...
The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the online ordering and delivery of food, groceries and other consumer...
Last week, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on revising EU procedures and control measures for waste shipments. The agreed law aims to protect the...
To reach the EU’s climate goals, emission reduction efforts will need to be complemented by measures to remove carbon from the atmosphere, Economy. Climate change is...
Find out about the measures taken by the EU and the European Parliament to protect children and promote their well-being, Society. Children’ rights and protection as...