The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) demands urgent action from the European Commission and EU Member States to dismantle barriers fragmenting the single market and keeping living costs high, even as inflation rates fall. Despite steadily decreasing inflation in Europe, cost of living remains a concern, as millions of Europeans — especially the 94.6 … Leer más
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How Romania’s Presidential Election Became the Plot of a Cyber-Thriller
Última actualización Lunes, 05/05/2025 If someone had told me a year ago that Romania’s 2024 presidential election would get cancelled because of TikTok bots and foreign interference, I would have laughed. And yet, here we are. Romania just became the test case for a whole new level of political manipulation. The last week of November … Leer más
World Press Freedom Day 3 May: defending media freedom to safeguard democracy
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Vice-President Sabine Verheyen and Culture and Education Committee Chair Nela Riehl stress the vital role of independent journalism.
EIT Community at Warsaw Week: Igniting Innovation across Europe
From 11 to 15 May 2025, Warsaw becomes a vibrant hub of innovation as the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) hosts the EIT Community at Warsaw Week. This dynamic series of events will bring together entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and academia, with a strong focus on narrowing the continent’s innovation gap. A Week of … Leer más
International operation uncovers large scale scheme laundering hundreds of millions of euros
An ongoing investigation in three countries has led to the arrest of a Ukrainian entrepreneur suspected of laundering illicit funds through real estate in France and Monaco. French, Ukrainian and Monegasque authorities are working together to uncover a large scale money laundering scheme involving profits from the illegal sale of arms and of shares in … Leer más
Previsiones: 5 a 18 de mayo de 2025
Síntesis de los principales temas y actos en el Consejo de la UE y en el Consejo Europeo durante la próxima quincena. Consejo de Educación, Juventud, Cultura y Deporte, 12 y 13 de mayo de 2025 Los ministros de Educación, Juventud, Cultura y Deporte se reunirán en Bruselas, donde tratarán de adoptar una Recomendación relativa … Leer más
The April plenary of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) saw the adoption of an opinion on the high cost of living as part of the package of EESC opinions on the cost-of-living crisis. The package is made up of seven sector-specific opinions to be adopted at the April and June plenaries plus an … Leer más
Coordinated activation of the National Escape Clause
Recalling the European Council conclusions on European defence of 6 March 2025, all Member States are committed to the build-up of necessary defence capabilities in the European Union. The reformed EU economic governance framework allows for Member States to make use of flexibility, where exceptional circumstances outside the control of the Member State have a … Leer más
Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 5 – 8 May plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room.
Working Arrangement signed with Republic of Korea
Eurojust President Mr Michael Schmid and Minister of Justice of the Republic of Korea Mr Park Sung-jae signed a Working Arrangement today in Seoul to enable long-term cooperation in the fight against serious and organised crime. The arrangement provides for strategic collaboration and the exchange of information between the Agency and the authorities of the … Leer más