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European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 May 2024 Today, the Commission has fined Mondelēz 337.5 million euros. We have done so because they have ben restricting the cross-border trade of chocolate, biscuits an...

News In a trend that began in December 2023, EU+ countries continue to receive steadily decreasing numbers of asylum applications, though this is in line with winter expectations. However, the EUAA’s latest analyses show that the number of pending applications has now reached a 7-year high, just as lawmakers have approved a reform of the EU’s migration management framework.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 May 2024 Dear high-level representatives to the Board,  Dear Nicola Beer,  Dear participants,  Good evening to all of you,  Welcome to the Berlaymont building for such a...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 May 2024 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and everyone who are joining us remotely. Cher Alain, merci beaucoup de l'invitation, je te remercie encore...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 23 May 2024 Dear Nicola, Dear Kerstin, Ladies and gentlemen. I am very happy to welcome you to the Charlemagne building today to open the first session of the Critical Raw ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 May 2024 Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failure to ensure correct implementation of the Merger Directive on the common system of taxation applicable to Member States (Directive 2009/133/EC).

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 May 2024 The latest Standard Eurobarometer released today shows that Europeans want to see the EU stronger and more independent, especially in the face of the current global challenges, while they are growing optimistic about the future.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 May 2024 Today marks the entry into force of the European Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims at ensuring a diverse, secure, and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU's industry.