Discover what the EESC can do for you – European Union
By Martin Banks The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) will open its doors to the public for its traditional Open Day on Saturday 4 May from 10am to 6pm.
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May 2, 2024 European Commission extends state aid emergency rules for farmers
The EU executive announced on Thursday (2 May) a six-month extension of the extraordinary framework allowing member states to grant support to farms and fishermen, set to expire in June, due to “persisting” market disruptions.
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May 1, 2024 Press release: new chief diplomatic adviser of the President of the European Council
By Martin Banks All change at the top in EU
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May 1, 2024 Poland triples ‘return on investment’ on EU membership
Poland has invested €86 billion in the European Union project and gained €261 billion in the 20 years since it joined, according to data presented by Funds and Regional Policy Minister Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęczit at a press conference on Tuesday.
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April 30, 2024 Activists warn of “class divide” over abortion rights
By Martin Banks Activists have launched the “My Voice, My choice for safe and accessible abortion” initiative.
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April 30, 2024 Commission mulls weakening peatland protection requirement for farmers
A group of EU countries is calling to relax rules on mandatory practices to protect peatlands and wetlands under the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), a measure that is currently being considered by the European Commission.
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April 29, 2024 Commission designates Apple’s iPadOS under the Digital Markets Act
By Martin Banks The European Commission has designated Apple with respect to iPadOS, its operating system for tablets, as a gatekeeper under the digital markets act (“DMA”).
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April 29, 2024 EU election campaign stresses importance of voting to protect democracy
By Martin Banks Voters told: Democracy is a “collective responsibility”
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April 28, 2024 Latvians asked to turn basements into air-raid shelters
Authorities in Latvia called on residents to use Saturday’s (27 April) annual “Big Clean-up Day” to turn basements into air-raid shelters, with many in the Baltic country concerned they could be Russia’s next target.
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April 26, 2024 Commissioner Johansson calls for the European Economic and Social Committee’s support for a team Europe approach on labour migration
By Martin Banks EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has called for an effective policy on labour migration.
