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EU solidarity with Ukraine

The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people together with its international partners, including through additional political, financial and humanitarian support.

The EU has reacted swiftly and decisively to Russia’s aggression by adopting further restrictive measures in response, that will have massive and severe consequences for Russia.

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REPowerEU: affordable, secure and sustainable energy for Europe.
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NextGeneration EU

This is NextGenerationEU. This is more than a recovery plan. It is a once in a lifetime chance to emerge stronger from the pandemic, transform our economies, create opportunities and jobs for the Europe where we want to live.

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The common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.

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Discover the EU’s priorities for 2019-2024: promoting a green Europe, developing the economic base, protecting citizens and their freedoms.

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Discover what the EU does for citizens, how it protects rights, promotes prosperity and strives to make the world a safer place.

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Pilot boarding firefighting airplane
  • Press release

EU mobilises help for floods in Slovenia and wildfires in Cyprus

After severe floods and wildfires, Slovenia and Cyprus issued a call for help through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. In response, France and Germany sent excavators and prefabricated bridges to Slovenia. To Cyprus, the EU is providing firefighting airplanes and Greece liquid retardant.

Visit of Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, to the Philippines
  • Press release

EU and the Philippines take step towards free trade agreement

The EU and the Philippines will shortly kick off talks to find a mutual understanding on a future free trade agreement. If this concludes successfully, and after consultations with the Member States, the two regions could then resume trade negotiations.

Blue and white cuddly toy with EU safety CE tag round its neck
  • Press release

Commission steps up protection of children from unsafe toys

The European Commission has proposed updates to its existing rules on protecting children from potential risks in toys. The new safety requirements will increase protection from harmful chemicals and aim to reduce the amount of unsafe toys sold in the EU.

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