European Commission and U.S. Department of Justice officials met yesterday to begin formal negotiations on an EU-U.S. agreement to facilitate access to electronic evidence in criminal investigations. After a productive first discussion, there was agree… read more
The rise of platform work across the European Union can facilitate better access to the labour market for disadvantaged groups, encourage participation among those with other responsibilities and foster self-employment and entrepreneurship. However, th… read more
On 16 January 2019, MEPs voted in favour of plans to reform the fund for the post-2020 period. The aim is to broaden the fund’s scope to offer assistance in case of major restructuring events linked to digitalisation, automation and the transition to a… read more
Maroš Sefcovic, Vice-President for the Energy Union We have just returned from the Competitiveness Council, where I informed all Member States about our work under the EU Battery Alliance. In a few moments, I will host the 4th High-Level Meeting on bat… read more
At the September plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), the European Ombudsman, Emily O’Reilly, took stock of the ground covered during her term and gave her insight into the challenges facing the European public administ… read more