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European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 May 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be back at the Committee of the Regions, and my thanks to them, as well as the Covenant of Mayors and ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 May 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be a part of the EU Green Week 2024, especially given the importance of this year's topic. Water means...

A migrant smuggling operation has been dismantled by Romanian and Moldovan authorities, with the support of Eurojust. From 2019 until now, an organised crime group (OCG) smuggled over 100 migrants to the Schengen Area, demanding up to EUR 5 000 for the transport. On 27 May, authorities searched 11 houses and carried out multiple interrogations in Romania, and on 16 May another eight searches were conducted in Moldova, followed by the arrest of four drivers and their leader.

European Commission Speech Athens, 29 May 2024 A very good morning. It's great to be in Athens and the sun is shining, which is also very nice. But honestly I think my work is done this morning. Because I've...

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 May 2024 Commission decides to close the Article 7(1) TEU procedure for Poland Today, the European Commission has decided to close the Article 7(1) TEU procedure for Pol...

In the presence of high-level government and EU officials, the European Investment Bank (EIB) Global has signed a €75.5 million financial agreement for the reconstruction of a 167 km long railway section between Bar, Podgorica and Vrbnica. These infrastructural improvements along the extended Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) will improve rail capacity, efficiency and safety, benefiting over 1 million passengers a year and international freight traffic. The project will also promote a modal shift from road to rail, contributing to a more sustainable transport system in the country.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 29 May 2024 Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon, everybody,   I'm delighted to open today's first General Assembly of the European Industrial Alliance on Small Modular Rea...