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​EU regions and cities point out that their greater involvement and active participation is necessary to find new ways for livestock, people and large carnivores to coexist sustainably and safely while enhancing biodiversity. The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) considers that the protection status of certain species should be periodically reassessed and that EU funding should fully cover measures to prevent damage or compensate damages.

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) stresses that reducing plastic pellet losses is a key priority for the European Union's zero-pollution agenda, as microplastic pollution has a significant impact on the environment, climate and economy, especially for coastal communities and the fishing, agriculture and tourism sectors. The opinion drafted by Roberto Ciambetti (IT/ECR), President of the Veneto Regional Council, was adopted unanimously at the plenary session on 18 April.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Apr 2024 The Commission has today proposed to the Council to open negotiations with the United Kingdom on an agreement to facilitate youth mobility.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 18 Apr 2024 What is the Commission proposing? The Commission has adopted a Recommendation to the Council to open negotiations with the UK, with a view to conclude an agreem...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Apr 2024 Today, the Commission launched a call for proposals worth €23 million to help EU Member States develop new ways of tackling long-term unemployment and support people to find their way back into the labour market.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 18 Apr 2024 Ladies and gentlemen, Today, as we celebrate the Day of Patients' Rights, it is a good time to remind ourselves of what we're trying to build together: A Europe...

Doubling down on the Single Market ensures Europe’s long-term competitiveness, prosperity and leadership on the global stage, said President Metsola at the Special European Council. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

European Commission Speech Washington, DC, 17 Apr 2024 Professor Kojm, Dear students, It's a great pleasure to be here today.  In terms of sheer numbers of voters, 2024 is the biggest election year in history. An es...

The European Investment Bank (EIB), the world’s largest multilateral bank and leading global financier of renewable energy, signed its first-ever investment support for Bhutan today.