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On 13 September 2023, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed important issues facing Europeans and presented ideas for solving these issues in the State of the Union speech.
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EU to release €140 million to support the Afghan people, in particular women and girls
The EU is releasing €140 million of basic needs and livelihoods assistance to support education, health, agriculture and women's economic empowerment in Afghanistan. The funds will go towards providing livelihood solutions to women, girls and other vulnerable groups, in particular.
Share your views on Erasmus + to help us evaluate it
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on Erasmus+, the European Union's flagship programme for education, training, youth, and sport. This initiative provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to express their opinions and contribute to the evaluation of Erasmus+.
Cats and dogs should not be kept permanently in boxes, cages or crates
In a new scientific report, the European Food Safety Authority has recommended avoiding the permanent use of boxes, cages and crates in commercial breeding establishments. This is to support legislative measures to improve the welfare of cats and dogs kept for sport, hunting and companion purposes.