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A new resolution on the state of EU values in Hungary pinpoints several concerns, especially given the upcoming elections and the Hungarian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

European Economic and Social Committee warns Defence of Democracy Package might not deliver on its promises Giorgia BATTIATO Wed, 24/04/2024 - 17:29 The European Commission’s Defence of Democracy package was the subject of a debate at the April EESC plenary session. Members of the EESC have expressed reservations about its timing and approach, particularly for addressing foreign influence. The EESC argued that the package is not only ineffective, but could harm civic spaces in Europe.

The European Parliament has adopted a package of laws strengthening the EU’s toolkit to fight money-laundering and terrorist financing.Committee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The Belgian presidency decided to activate the Council’s Integrated Political Crisis Response (IPCR) arrangements on foreign interference in the European elections.

‘We need to export our goods and technologies, but not our jobs. Investment must happen in Europe’ Marco PEZZANI Wed, 24/04/2024 - 17:15 At the European Economic and Social Committee’s April plenary, Maive Rute, the Commission’s Deputy Director-General for Internal Market, and Oliver Röpke, EESC President, highlighted that strengthening the EU’s competitiveness is key to increasing the growth and well-being of our economy and society.

MEPs gave a green light to the common agriculture policy (CAP) review to ease the administrative burden for EU farmers.Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

European Commission Speech Paris, 24 Apr 2024 Thank you, Madam Dean, dear Arancha, for your warm welcome, and good afternoon to you all. It is a pleasure to be here today at one of the world's most prestigi...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 24 Apr 2024 The Commission takes note of TikTok's decision to unilaterally suspend the “Task and Reward Programme” of TikTok Lite in France and Spain for an initial period ...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 24 Apr 2024 Opening remarks Thank you. I think today really marks a very significant moment for the European Union's ongoing fight against money laundering and terrorism f...