Cambodia loses duty-free access to the EU market over human rights concerns

  

The preferential treatment enjoyed by Cambodia under the EU's trade arrangement for Least Developed Countries is now temporarily lifted due to serious and systematic concerns related to human rights ascertained in the country.

EU Prize for Women Innovators 2020: 21 entrepreneurs are through to the final

The prize celebrates inspiring female leaders in innovation and seeks to create strong role models for women and girls.

#BeInclusive EU Sport Awards 2020: Apply now!

The #BeInclusive Awards recognises organisations that use the power of sport to increase social inclusion for disadvantaged groups.

Megalizzi–Niedzielski prize for aspiring journalists

The prize rewards aspiring journalists that show a strong attachment to the EU and its values. It is awarded during the #EURegionsWeek to two of the participants selected for the Youth4Regions programme for aspiring journalists.

The EU Platform of Diversity Charters turns 10!

Ten years ago, the European Commission launched the EU Platform of Diversity Charters to support companies, public institutions and nonprofit organisations in putting diversity, inclusion and solidarity at the core of their activities.

Message of hope

We are living through difficult times.

EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy

The action plan identifies the priorities and key actions to ensure the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy globally.

Together for Albania

The European Commission is organising a donors' conference to help rebuild Albania after the devasting earthquake in November of last year.

Women in energy!

The EU Sustainable Energy Week - the biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use in Europe – is looking to recognise women who are contributing to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.

EU pays tribute to the victims of the Holocaust, 75th years after the liberation of Auschwitz

On 27 January 2020, the International Holocaust Remembrance Day marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

Education

Every child should have access to safe and quality education.

Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

The EU stands united in the determination that any form of racism, antisemitism and hatred have no place in Europe.

10 years of the Lisbon Treaty

The goals and values of the EU and are laid out in the Lisbon Treaty and the EU Charter of fundamental rights.

EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

The Charter of Fundamental Rights brings together all the personal, civic, political, economic and social rights enjoyed by people within the EU. The charter has become legally binding on the EU with the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon, in December 2009.

10 years of EU Charter of Fundamental Rights

The Charter of Fundamental Rights, what it covers and how it relates to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Spotlight on EU action for women

Equality between women and men is a fundamental value of the European Union, dating back to the 1957 Treaty of Rome, which established the principle of equal pay for equal work.

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Violence against women and girls is a widespread and devastating human rights violation that takes place across the globe. WHO estimates that one-third of women and girls worldwide experience violence at some point in their lives.

Bulgarian city builds new centre for special needs children

With EU support, the city of Burgas is building a new centre for children with disabilities, helping to improve their access to public services and foster their development.

Investing in children is not only a moral duty but also an essential investment

Investing in children is not only a moral duty but also an essential investment in a better present and future for all of us.

EU and UNDP support Afghan women to graduate from universities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

EU and UNDP launch a cross-border initiative, which will allow Afghan women to study and graduate from universities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.