News about European Union decisions, policies, initiatives, and statements.

The report assesses how the EU has made progress on its 2030 digital transformation targets, and provides recommendations on how to close the remaining gaps.

Leaders discussed imbalances and overcapacities in global economy, as well as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. They also addressed AI challenges and the protection of children online.

The latest EU bathing water report finds majority of coastal waters and inland bathing areas are of ‘excellent’ quality. Find out more.

The latest EU bathing water report finds majority of coastal waters and inland bathing areas are of ‘excellent’ quality. Find out more.

President von der Leyen welcomed the agreement between the US and Iran and called for its swift and full implementation. She also called for respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the implementation of a genuine ceasefire.

Facilitating legal migration to boost EU competitiveness through the EU Talent Pool and the revised Single Permit Directive

At the 11th EU-Republic of Korea Summit in Brussels the two parties marked a new phase in their strategic partnership. They agreed to enhance economic resilience, security and defence cooperation, research, and the clean energy transition.

President von der Leyen announced the 21st sanctions package against Russia. It focuses on sectors with the highest impact, like energy, financial services and crypto and trade. Also, former Russian combatants would be banned to enter into the European Union.
International extra-EU freight and mail air transport between reporting and partner world regions and countries by type of schedule (from 2008 and onwards)
International extra-EU freight and mail air transport between main airports and partner world region and countries

New EU pay transparency rules are now taking effect across the EU. They will increase pay transparency, strengthen enforcement of the principle of equal pay between women and men, and improve access to justice for victims of pay discrimination.