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Find out how the EU is simplifying legislation

 

The European Commission has published the 2019 Annual Burden Survey, the annual overview of the European Union's efforts to simplify EU legislation. The annual survey is part of the Better Regulation Agenda and Regulatory Fitness and Performance Programme that were launched in 2012.

Connected even in distance, regions stronger working together

The European Commission have launched an expression of interest call to support local economies during this difficult period.

Fair, efficient and sustainable taxation that supports the recovery

The European Commission has adopted an ambitious tax package to support Europe's economic recovery and long-term growth.

Coronavirus: European Commission strengthens preparedness for future outbreaks

The European Commission has presented immediate short-term measures to strengthen EU health preparedness for COVID-19 outbreaks.

Next Generation EU: Learning the lessons from the crisis

The European Commission proposed to create a €750 billion recovery instrument, called Next Generation EU, embedded within a powerful long-term EU budget.

Yes, you can shape Europe!

The future of Europe is in your hands! Thanks to the revamped ‘Have Your Say’ website, sharing your views and ideas with the European Commission has never been easier.

A recovery plan for Europe that strives for a green and digital economy

The ‘Next Generation EU’ instrument of €750 billion, proposed by the European Commission, aims for a recovery that is sustainable, even, inclusive and fair for all EU countries.

Supporting the European music ecosystem in the recovery

The European Commission launched a call for proposals worth €2.5 million, aiming to set up an innovative support scheme for a sustainable music ecosystem.

OECD pilot: supporting managing authorities to involve citizens in cohesion funds' management

The European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development will kick off the first pilot project to stimulate genuine and meaningful citizen engagement in implementing cohesion projects on the ground. The EU's cohesion policy aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion by reducing disparities in the level of development between regions.

Save the date: 'Unite for our future' summit and concert on 27 June

This Saturday, the European Commission and Global Citizen will bring together world leaders, scientists, activists and artists to fight for equitable access to coronavirus healthcare.

Unite for our common future

The ‘Global Goal: Unite For Our Future' campaign launched by the European Commission and the advocacy organisation Global Citizen will culminate in a global pledging summit and concert this Saturday.

Demographic change in Europe: What can we expect?

The European Commission’s report presents the main drivers of demographic change and the impact it is having across Europe.

European Commission proposes an ambitious recovery plan for the EU

In May 2020, the Commission has proposed a powerful, modern and revamped long-term EU budget boosted by Next Generation EU, an emergency temporary recovery instrument, to help repair the immediate economic and social damage brought by the coronavirus pandemic.

Next Generation EU: A sustainable, even and inclusive recovery

The European Commission has put forward a proposal for a major recovery instrument that is organised around supporting EU countries, kick-starting the economy and preparing for the future.

Missed the live debate between Thierry Breton and Mark Zuckerberg?

You can still watch the discussion between Commissioner Breton and Facebook CEO Zuckerberg on tech-government collaboration in light of the coronavirus crisis.

Statement by the European Commission on the Franco-German proposal

The European Commission welcomes the proposal taken by the German Chancellor Merkel and the French President Macron.

New control material developed by Commission scientists to help prevent coronavirus test failures

European Commission scientists have designed new control material that laboratories can use to check the correct functioning of their coronavirus tests and to avoid false negatives.

Overcoming language barriers in the times of coronavirus

At this difficult time, the European Commission has made eTranslation available to all SMEs in the EU, as well as to all public administrations. eTranslation is a free AI-based automated translation tool that can translate to and from 27 different languages.

Coronavirus: Commission boosts budget for repatriation flights and medical equipment stockpile

The European Commission has proposed to make €75 million from the EU budget available to help repatriate EU citizens and to increase the budget for the medical stockpile.