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The history of the European Union is the history of its citizens. Their opinions and perceptions, concerns and hopes have always played an important role in shaping our Union.
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During the eighth edition of the Brussels Conference on ‘Supporting the future of Syria and the region' hosted by the EU, the donor community pledged a total amount of €7.5 billion, to mitigate the impact of the Syrian crisis; and support the populations both in Syria and in neighbouring countries.
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Read about a report that highlights that the vast majority - 85.4% - of bathing water sites in Europe met the EU's most stringent ‘excellent' bathing quality standards in 2023
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Find out what the EU is doing to raise awareness about cancer prevention, access to treatment and support for patients and people with a history of cancer
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The Commission has today highlighted the progress made in EU health policy over the last four years.
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Consumers across the EU will now be able to have more stable energy prices and less dependency on the price of fossil fuels, thanks to major reforms of the EU electricity and gas markets.
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In May 2022, the European Commission launched the REPowerEU Plan in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its use of energy resources as an economic weapon. The Plan’s main objectives were to save energy, diversify energy supplies, and produce more clean energy for the EU.
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Four years ago, the EU committed to working on its internal and external security challenges when it adopted the EU Security Union Strategy 2020-2025. Today, the Commission published its Seventh Progress Report.
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The Commission has published a new forecast for the EU economy, with a more upbeat scenario for consumers.
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The EU has this week taken proactive measures to bolster firefighting efforts in order to better protect our communities and the environment.