European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Jan 2022 The pre-financing payment will help to kick-start the implementation of the crucial investment and reform measures outlined in Finland’s recovery and resilience plan.
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for France
European Commission Press release Brussels, 21 Jan 2022 The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules the map of France for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid G…
Antitrust: Commission publishes final report on consumer Internet of Things sector inquiry
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jan 2022 The European Commission has published today the findings of its competition sector inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things (IoT).
Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Women on Boards' Gender Diversity Award
European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 Jan 2022 Dear Hedwige Nuyens,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends,
Why diversity? Why women on board?
Because all research and economic studies show that companies that emb…
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Austria
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jan 2022 The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Austria’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guide…
Speech by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the Digital Services Act
European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jan 2022 Dear President,
Honourable Members,
Following the successful debate and vote for the Digital Markets Act, I look forward to today’s debate on the Parliament’s p…
Speech by Commissioner Breton on the Digital Services Act
European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Jan 2022 Madam President,
Honourable Members of Parliament,
I am delighted to be here today to debate a proposal that is particularly close to my heart and which, as you…
Intellectual property: Statement by EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton welcoming the provisional application of the Unitary Patent
European Commission Statement Brussels, 19 Jan 2022 Today marks an important day for innovation in Europe. Today, the Unitary Patent starts to become reality.
It has been a long and difficult way to get here: alm…
State aid: Commission approves €20 million Spanish scheme under Recovery and Resilience Facility to support deployment of intelligent transportation systems
European Commission Press release Brussels, 19 Jan 2022 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €20 million Spanish scheme made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’) supporting the deployment of intell…
Remarks by Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis at the ECOFIN press conference
European Commission Speech Brussels, 18 Jan 2022 Merci Bruno.
Ladies and gentlemen: we have just concluded the first ECOFIN under the French Presidency.
I would like to wish Bruno and your team every success i…
New European Bauhaus: applications open for the 2022 Prizes
European Commission Press release Brussels, 18 Jan 2022 Today, we are opening applications for the 2022 New European Bauhaus prizes.
Questions and Answers on the 2022 New European Bauhaus Prize
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 18 Jan 2022 What is the objective of the New European Bauhaus prizes?
Press remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the Eurogroup press conference
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jan 2022 Thank you very much and let me join you Paschal in wishing a happy new year to everyone and also in thanking you for remembering the personality of David Sassol…
Speech by Commissioner Breton at the conference "A stronger industry for a more autonomous Europe"
European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 Jan 2022 Madam Minister,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am pleased to be here with you to close one of the first major highlights of the French Presidency of the European Union…
Remarks by Executive Vice-President Vestager on the Commission decision to prohibit the proposed acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings
European Commission Speech Brussels, 13 Jan 2022 Today, the Commission has adopted a decision prohibiting a merger that would combine two leading global shipbuilding companies.
The merger concerns the acquis…
Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings
European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Jan 2022 The European Commission has prohibited, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering CO., Ltd (DSME) by Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings (HHIH).
Discours du vice-président Maroš Šefčovič à la conférence « Une industrie plus forte pour une Europe plus autonome »
European Commission Discours Brussels, 13 Jan 2022 Bonjour, c’est un plaisir de m’adresser à vous aujourd’hui.
La présidence française du Conseil intervient à un moment difficile. Les problèmes auxquels l’Europe…
Creative Europe: Increased budget in 2022 to support cultural and creative sectors
European Commission Press release Brussels, 13 Jan 2022 Today, the Commission has adopted the 2022 work programme of Creative Europe, which will be followed by the launch of the relevant calls for proposals.
Financial literacy: Commission and OECD-INFE publish joint framework to improve individuals' financial skills
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Jan 2022 This framework aims to improve individuals’ financial skills so that they can make sound decisions regarding their personal finances. It will support the development of public policies, financial …
State aid: Commission invites comments on proposed revision of EU State aid rules for agriculture, forestry and fishery sectors
European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Jan 2022 The European Commission is inviting all interested parties to comment on proposed revised State aid rules for the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors.
European Media Freedom Act: Commission launches public consultation
European Commission Press release Brussels, 10 Jan 2022 Today, the Commission publishes an open public consultation on the upcoming European Media Freedom Act, a landmark initiative announced by President von der Leyen in her 2021 State of the Union ad…
State aid: Commission approves €24 million Hungarian investment aid to Volta Energy Solutions' battery copper foil plant
European Commission Press release Brussels, 07 Jan 2022 The European Commission has found Hungary’s €24 million investment aid to Volta Energy Solutions for the extension of a battery copper foil plant in the Hungarian region of Közép-Dunántúl (Central…
State aid: Commission approves 2022-2027 regional aid map for Greece
European Commission Press release Brussels, 06 Jan 2022 The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules Greece’s map for granting regional aid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2027 within the framework of the revised Regional aid Guidel…
EU-Moldova: Commission proposes €150 million in Macro-Financial Assistance
European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jan 2022 Following a request by the Republic of Moldova, the European Commission has adopted today a proposal for a new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) operation of up to €150 million.
EU-Moldova: Commission proposes €150 million in Macro-Financial Assistance
European Commission Press release Brussels, 04 Jan 2022 Following a request by the Republic of Moldova, the European Commission has adopted today a proposal for a new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) operation of up to €150 million.
Commission supports Croatia with €319 million for the series of earthquakes in Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovac and Zagreb Counties.
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jan 2022 The Commission has adopted the financing decision awarding €319 million of EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) support to Croatia following the devastating series of earthquakes that hit Sisak-Moslavina, Ka…
Commission supports Croatia with €319 million for the series of earthquakes in Sisak-Moslavina, Karlovac and Zagreb Counties.
European Commission Press release Brussels, 03 Jan 2022 The Commission has adopted the financing decision awarding €319 million of EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) support to Croatia following the devastating series of earthquakes that hit Sisak-Moslavina, Ka…
EU Taxonomy: Commission begins expert consultations on Complementary Delegated Act covering certain nuclear and gas activities
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jan 2022 The European Commission began consultations yesterday with the Member States Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and the Platform on Sustainable Finance on a dr…
20 years of the euro in your pocket
European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jan 2022 Twenty years ago, on 1 January 2002, twelve EU countries changed their national currency banknotes and coins for the euro in the largest currency changeover in history. In these two decades, the e…
Introductory remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Tax Matters, 30 November 2021
European Commission Speech Brussels, 01 Dec 2021 Honourable members,
I am pleased to be with you today for this exchange of views on taxation. This exchange of views was initially intended to mark FISC’s first…
On the College agenda: Next generation of EU's own resources, and fair taxation
European Commission Commissioners’ weekly meeting Brussels, 23 Dec 2021 At their last meeting in 2021, the College of Commissioners presented the decision on EU’s new own resources, as well as on the implementation of the OECD agreement on a global min…
Opening remarks by Commissioner Gentiloni at the press conference on the implementation of the OECD agreement on a global minimum level of taxation and on an initiative to prevent the misuse of shell entities
European Commission Speech Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 Two months ago, 137 jurisdictions came together and agreed on a historic reform of international taxation, which will transform the global corporate taxation fr…
State aid: Commission approves €71.4 million Portuguese measure to further compensate TAP Air Portugal for damages suffered due to coronavirus pandemic
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 Today, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €71.4 million Portuguese aid measure to further support TAP Air Portugal in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
Fair Taxation: Commission proposes to end the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes within the EU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 Today’s proposal should ensure that entities in the European Union that have no or minimal economic activity are unable to benefit from any tax advantages and do not place any financial burden on …
Fair Taxation: Commission proposes to end the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes within the EU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 Today’s proposal should ensure that entities in the European Union that have no or minimal economic activity are unable to benefit from any tax advantages and do not place any financial burden on …
State aid: Commission approves €57.4 million restructuring aid to Croatian mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Croatia’s plans to grant mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković d.d. (‘Đuro Đaković) restructuring aid to the for a total amoun…
State aid: Commission approves €57.4 million restructuring aid to Croatian mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Croatia’s plans to grant mechanical engineering company Ðuro Ðaković d.d. (‘Đuro Đaković) restructuring aid to the for a total amoun…
State aid: Commission approves €9.8 million Belgian measure to recapitalise Brussels South Charleroi Airport in the context of the coronavirus outbreak
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 The European Commission has approved Belgian plans to grant up to €19.2 million for the recapitalisation of the Brussels South Charleroi Airport SA (“BSCA”). The measure was approved under the Sta…
State aid: Commission approves €9.8 million Belgian measure to recapitalise Brussels South Charleroi Airport in the context of the coronavirus outbreak
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 The European Commission has approved Belgian plans to grant up to €19.2 million for the recapitalisation of the Brussels South Charleroi Airport SA (“BSCA”). The measure was approved under the Sta…
State aid: Commission invites comments on proposed revision of Guidelines on State aid for railway companies
European Commission Press release Brussels, 22 Dec 2021 The European Commission has launched today a public consultation on EU Survey inviting all interested parties to comment on a proposed revision of the 2008 Guidelines on State aid for railway und…