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The short documentary, highlighting the importance of voting and safeguarding democracy, has been viewed more than 190 million times since its release on 29 April. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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News The EUAA welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta METSOLA, to its Headquarters in Malta on Tuesday, 21 May. Senior management briefed the President on the Agency’s ongoing preparations to support the European Commission and EU Member States with the Pact’s implementation, after which President Metsola met with EUAA staff and deployed personnel, both in-person and in an online session.

European Commission Discours Berlin, 17 May 2024                                                                                                                                                            Berli...

European Commission Press release Bali, 17 May 2024 The EU welcomes the important decisions reached during the 28th annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which will make fisheries in the Indian Ocean more sustainable. 11 new conservation and management measures were adopted

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 May 2024 The Commission welcomes the Council decision to suspend the broadcasting activities of four more media outlets, in view of their role supporting and justifying Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. 

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group — consisting of the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund (EIF) — and Deutsche Bank have signed an agreement to promote climate-friendly new buildings and energy-efficient home modernisation in Germany. The aim is to support private individuals in Germany by granting them low-interest loans when building new, climate-friendly houses or when modernising their houses to make them more climate-friendly with a focus on energy efficiency. 

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 May 2024 New EU rules criminalising the violation of EU sanctions enter into force As from 19 May, new rules to harmonise criminal offences and penalties for the violat...