European Commission

Latest news and information from the European Commission.

Representation of the European Commission in Germany — 20 October 2009, 22:54 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Germany.

Representation of the European Commission in Cyprus — 28 May 2012, 00:06 CET

This website provides information and contacts of the European Commission representation in Cyprus.

European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic — 13 October 2009, 16:35 CET

Contacts of the European Commission Representation in the Czech Republic.

European Commission Representation in Belgium — 12 October 2009, 22:59 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Belgium

European Commission Representation in Austria — 07 October 2009, 16:47 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Austria

DG Economic and Financial Affairs Contacts - European Commission — 02 October 2009, 21:26 CET

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN) strives to improve the economic wellbeing of the citizens of the European Union by developing and promoting policies that lead to sustainable economic growth, a high level of employment, stable public finances and financial stability.

EU Development Contacts — 02 October 2009, 22:23 CET

 

The European Consensus on Development — 01 October 2009, 16:35 CET

The European Consensus on Development 2005 is a policy statement that reflects the EU's willingness to eradicate poverty and build a more stable and equitable world.

Introduction to EU Funding — 29 September 2009, 00:08 CET

The European Commission awards money in the form of grants in order to implement projects or activities in relation to European Union policies. These grants may be awarded within fields as diverse as research, education, health, consumer protection, protection of the environment, humanitarian aid, etc.

The European Commission and law-making — 29 September 2009, 01:10 CET

The European Commission's job is to represent the common European interest to all the EU countries. To allow it to play its role as 'guardian of the treaties' and defender of the general interest, the Commission also has the right of initiative in the lawmaking process. This means that it proposes legislative acts for the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers to adopt.

Commission President: Priorities — 08 October 2020, 23:22 CET

The President is the head of the European Commission. According to the treaties, the President decides on the organisation of the Commission and allocates portfolios to individual Commissioners. The President also sets the Commission's policy agenda.

Strategic Planning and Programming — 29 September 2009, 00:11 CET

The European Commission’s work is planned and reported on in a new annual strategic planning and programming, and reporting cycle. The work programme sets out the concrete actions at the core of the Commission's political delivery - the strategic priorities. In addition, the Commission commits to develop a series of priority initiatives, to be adopted over the next 12 to 18 months depending on the depth and intensity of preparation needed to meet the quality standards of better regulation.

Information Society and Media Directorate General: contacts — 05 August 2009, 18:10 CET

 

Pharmaceuticals Unit: Contacts — 09 July 2009, 15:54 CET

 

Treaties of the European Union — 14 May 2009, 13:37 CET

The European Union is based on the rule of law. This means that everything that it does is derived from treaties, which are agreed on voluntarily and democratically by all Member States. Previously signed treaties have been changed and updated to keep up with developments in society.

Imagination, Entrepreneurship and the EU — 23 May 2009, 22:28 CET

Each year the European Union spends billions of euros on an array of programmes with aims that include developing new technologies and encouraging Universities and business to work together.  However, such initiatives can seem often more akin to the Eurovision Song contest; part of the cultural fabric, but only rarely delivering a big hit.

European Commission buildings policy in Brussels - briefing — 05 March 2009, 17:26 CET

The European Commission and Belgian authorities unveiled on 5 March 2009 plans for improvement of Brussels' main EU district, which has long been plagued by traffic and building sites.

Interpretation in the EU - briefing — 19 February 2009, 17:16 CET

The European Commission's interpreting service faces a potential succession crisis for linguists for a number of languages - and a shortage in several others. Without an increase in the number of qualified graduates from interpreter schools and universities, the EU Institutions will lose at least one third of their English language interpreters by 2015 due to retirement – and about half in a ten-year perspective.

Commission policy priorities for 2010 - briefing — 18 February 2009, 19:30 CET

The European Commission has today presented its Annual Policy Strategy which paves the way for establishing a policy agenda for 2010. While ensuring the continuity of the institution's strategic planning system, the Annual Policy Strategy takes account of the fact that a new Commission will be in office in 2010. It will be for the next Commission to review the policy priorities at the start of its mandate, and to turn them into an operational programme when it draws up its Work Programme for 2010. The impact of the current financial and economic crisis is likely to be significant both in 2009 and in 2010 and can be expected to remain the focus of the Commission's work.

Eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) at the European Commission - briefing — 23 September 2009, 23:19 CET

Building on the success of its pilot project launched in 2001, the European Commission has decided to extend its environmental management system to all its activities and buildings in Brussels and Luxembourg. With this certification scheme — based on the EMAS regulation (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) - the Commission implements a system that defines and evaluates environmental aspects of its activities, leading to continuous improvements in areas such as increased energy efficiency, optimal use of natural resources and reduction of CO 2 emissions.

European Court of Auditors' 2007 Annual Reports — 11 November 2008, 00:40 CET

The European Court of Auditors' opinion on the EU accounts is now 'unqualified'. The opinion on the underlying transactions remains broadly similar to that of last year. The Court identifies the need for improvements in supervisory and control systems and recommends the simplification of regulations.

European Commission register of interest representatives - guide — 23 June 2008, 12:31 CET

The European Commission launched on 23 June 2008 its online register of interest representatives. All interest representatives engaged in influencing the policy formulation and decision-making processes of the European institutions are invited to register. When registering, they will be asked to disclose some information to enhance the transparency of the relations between lobbies and the Commission.

Communicating europe in partnership - new European Commission strategy — 04 October 2007, 12:42 CET

In this paper the European Commission proposes actions to close the communication gap between the EU and its citizens. The emphasis is on promoting better ways for debating European integration. The central objective is to empower citizens to be better informed on the EU to voice their opinions on European affairs.

European Commission buildings policy - questions and answers — 06 September 2007, 17:56 CET

EC memo questions and answers - EU policy on the buildings of the European institutions. located in Brussels, Strasbourg and Luxembourg.

European Court of Auditors Special Report No 2/2007 — 26 June 2007, 23:29 CET

European Court of Auditors on Special Report No 2/2007 concerning the Institutions' expenditure on buildings