Europe Explained
New Poll shows Europeans think life is generally fair
New poll shows most Europeans think life is generally fair, but have concerns over justice, political decisions and income inequality. European Commission…
Northern Ireland’s Border remains an issue in BREXIT talks
The U.K.’s two post-Brexit customs proposals to solve the Northern Ireland border issue have been rejected by the EU. Earlier this week,…
MiFID II – Burdens, Challenges or Opportunities?
This year, Europe saw the update to the Markets in Financial Instrument Directive (MiFID II) come into force. Focusing on core principles…
Spain overtakes Italy, and it’s not about football.
Italy and Spain, often end up 'fighting it out' on the football pitch. The past weeks saw Roma and Juventus facing Barcelona…
Europe Explained – EU Enlargement Process Update
While it is generally known that the European Union is on a continuing path to further enlargement, few are those that know…
European Citizen’s Initiative to address concern about use of toxic pesticides
Growing concern has been mounting among citizens of the EU on the use of toxic pesticides and their effect on people and…
CNN: David Cameron says he doesn’t regret calling Brexit referendum
CNN: Former British Prime Minister David Cameron says he doesn't regret calling a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union…
15 years ago – The EU Big Enlargement Signed and Delivered
The 16 of April 2018 marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the accession treaties of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia,…
First Citizens’ Dialogue in Gozo discussing the future of the Cohesion Policy for Malta and Gozo
In the first Citizens' Dialogue ever to be held on Gozo, the European Commission Representation in Malta will be discussing the future…
Europe’s vicious circle of misery
You feel World War III is fast approaching when you are in a room in Brussels, during a technical working group meeting,…
Air Strikes on Syria – Statement by Jean-Claude Juncker
The President of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker issued the following statement. Last night, France, the United Kingdom and the United…
EU countries to commit to doing more together on the digital front
Tomorrow the European Commission will bring ministers, representatives of EU countries, industry, academia and civil society representatives together to encourage cooperation in…