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The Commission has presented its 2024 Work Programme. The new plan puts a strong focus on simplifying rules for citizens and businesses across the EU.
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As Europe is going through a big demographic transformation, the European Commission has presented tools for Member States to manage its impacts on the EU's society and economy.
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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the Commission presented findings of a new survey on mental health.
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The EU’s package of measures to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels, is now complete.
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Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended the third European Political Community meeting in Granada, Spain, where she reiterated that the Community stands firmly behind Ukraine and will continue to do so.
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Together with Member States, the Commission will carry out risk assessments on four critical technology areas for the EU’s economic security by the end of 2023.
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The first report on the state of the Digital Decade shows that we need to accelerate and deepen our collective efforts to bring forward Europe’s digital transition. Key to achieving this are cooperation between Member States, the adoption of policy measures, and further investments.
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As part of the commitment to reduce microplastics pollution by 30% by 2030 to protect the environment, the Commission has adopted measures that restrict microplastics intentionally added to products.