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At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the EU will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine. She also announced the first disbursement of €3.2 billion in budgetary support under the Ukraine Support Loan.
The Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela following the strong earthquakes on 24 June. Eight EU countries are sending assistance through the EU civil protection mechanism. The Copernicus satellite service has also been activated to support the response.
The European Commission has proposed measures to strengthen the EU’s response to an evolving criminal landscape that is becoming more sophisticated, international and digital.
By simplifying EU rules on energy products and taxation, the latest omnibus proposals will help support both businesses and people.
The latest EU bathing water report finds majority of coastal waters and inland bathing areas are of ‘excellent’ quality. Find out more.
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 report assesses how the EU has made progress on its 2030 digital transformation targets, and provides recommendations on how to close the remaining gaps.
The special panel on child safety online has met for the third and final time to advise the European Commission President on how to further strengthen the protection of minors online.
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