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Fighting human trafficking: Council agrees position for stronger rules

The Council has agreed on its position for an update of the EU’s anti-trafficking law.

Council vows better civil protection preparedness

The Council approved conclusions on strengthening whole-of-society resilience in the context of civil protection, including preparedness…

Council adopts two assistance measures to support the Nigerien Armed Forces

The Council adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €4.7 million to support the Nigerien Armed Forces with…

Council and Parliament strike a deal on the roll-out of intelligent transport systems

With a view to accelerating digital transition and smarter mobility in the EU, the Council presidency and European Parliament…

Council reaches agreement on key asylum and migration laws

The Council took a decisive step towards a modernisation of the EU’s rulebook for asylum and migration.

Council settles on negotiating position for review of Single Permit Directive

The Council has agreed its position on an update of an EU law that deals with legal migration to the EU labour market.

Commission launches infringement procedure against POLAND

The European Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Poland for violations of EU law.

Commission proposes the creation of common ethics standards for all EU institutions

The European Commission has adopted a proposal for the creation of an interinstitutional Ethics Body, covering members of EU institutions,…

Council agrees for industrial installations to provide better data on their environmental emissions

The Council agreed on its negotiating mandate on a proposal for a regulation on the reporting of environmental data from industrial…

European Health Union: a new comprehensive approach to mental health

Delivering on the commitment of President von der Leyen in the 2022 State of the Union Address, the Commission adds a pillar to the…