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On Europe Day, 9 May, the EU celebrates its achievements of unity and long-term peace, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950. A month ahead of the European elections (from 6 to 9 June), citizens will have the opportunity to visit the EU institutions in Brussels and beyond, learning more about what Europe does for and with them. Citizens will be invited to participate in debates, live performances, games and other activities.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 Ahead of International Workers' Day, Commissioner for Jobs and Social Rights, Nicolas Schmit, made the following statement: “On 1 May, as we celebrate Internati...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Czech support measure for the construction and operation of a new nuclear power plant in Dukovany in Czechia.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 The European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation - CPC - Authorities) sent letters to 20 airlines identifying several types of potentially misleading green claims and inviting them to bring their practices in line with EU consumer law within 30 days.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 Today, the Commission is awarding nearly €720 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 Today, the Commission launched the first-stage consultation of European social partners to gather their views on the possible direction of EU action on ensuring fair telework and the right to disconnect.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 Today, the EU and Japan held their second Digital Partnership Council in Brussels.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Apr 2024 Today, the European Commission has opened formal proceedings to assess whether Meta, the provider of Facebook and Instagram, may have breached the Digital Services Act (DSA).

During the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement, European Council President Charles Michel stressed the importance of enlargement in making Europe stronger and more sovereign, integrated and united.