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European Commission Speech Brussels, 06 Jun 2024 Opening address Ladies and gentlemen, A warm welcome to this eighth edition of the Civil Protection Forum. This event is an opportunity to reflect on how far we...

Addressing the gender impacts of climate policy is vital for the EU to achieve its goal of a more sustainable future where no one is left behind. Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. Women are often disproportionately affected by it, in particular single mothers, single women, women with disabilities and elderly women living alone. This is due to unequally shared care responsibilities and more limited access to economic resources and decisions. Thus, women face greater challenges during eco crises. A new toolkit developed by EIGE, the EU’s gender equality agency, recognises this...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2024 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an Italian scheme to support a total of 4590 MW of new capacity for electricity production from renewable energy sources.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jun 2024 Today and tomorrow, the European civil protection community will discuss lessons learned and ways forward in civil protection during the 8th edition of the European Civil Protection Forum.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 04 Jun 2024 In the debates ahead of the European elections on 6-9 June, protecting our democracy is one of the main topics. Globally, people in over 50 countries represent...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 03 Jun 2024 Check against delivery! First of all, it is always a pleasure to be in Sarajevo and it is always a pleasure to be with Chairwoman Krišto because I think by now,...

G7 Leaders’ statement on Gaza: 3 June 2024

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2024/1339 of 13 May 2024 amending Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela.