As more and more refugees arrive in Bangladesh from Myanmar, the European Commission announces additional humanitarian aid of €3 million to address the most pressing needs of Rohingya civilians. The funding comes on top of the €12 million announced in … read more
We will soon be ready to give an update on the status of gender equality in the EU. Is it getting better or worse? Which countries have progressed the most? Where do we need to improve? On 11 October 2017, … read more
Concerns over the social costs and the financing of the energy transition ran through all panel discussions at the EESC’s European Energy Dialogue, organised by the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels on 8 September. The event focused on … read more
Statement by Commissioner Christos Stylianides on the EU assistance mobilised for hurricane hit islands “Hurricane Irma has left a trail of devastation across many countries. It is our moral duty to help those in need whose lives and homes are … read more
“Hurricane Irma has left a trail of devastation across many countries. It is our moral duty to help those in need whose lives and homes are being destroyed or severely threatened. We stand in full solidarity with all those in … read more