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European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jun 2024 Dear President Vasco Cordeiro, Dear Commissioner Iliana Ivanova, distinguished members, dear friends of innovation,   My thanks for the invitation to discuss th...

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The Council has agreed its position on a proposal to enhance Europol’s role in fighting migrant smuggling.

“Equality is good for society and everyone in society,” says Director General Ana Gallego of Justice and Consumers. “We need to counter the narratives that gender equality is a zero-sum game – that’s why evidence-based policymaking is crucial to win the hearts and minds of people.” Director General (DG) Gallego visited EIGE for the first time since taking up her duties. This visit took place on the occasion of EIGE’s 42nd Management Board meeting in Vilnius (Lithuania). DG Gallego emphasises the need to keep our eyes on the ball for gender equality – now and in the future. Under the current...

The Council agreed on a negotiating mandate on the review of the crisis management and deposit insurance (CMDI) framework for banks.

The Council has agreed on a proposal to simplify certain reporting requirements in the field of financial services and investment support.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jun 2024 Good afternoon,  Thank you very much for the invitation to speak today.  Congratulations to Bruegel and all the authors for the publication of the Paris Report ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jun 2024 President Cordeiro, Honourable members of the European Committee of the Regions, It is my great pleasure to join you here today – to discuss the future of the C...