Latest estimates show that drug overdose deaths in Europe have risen for the fifth consecutive year, with a record 9 461 lives lost in 2017 (EU 28, Turkey and Norway). Reducing drug-related deaths is therefore a major public health challenge. Ahead of … read more
(Susceptible de modifications en cours de semaine) Déplacements et visites Lundi 2 septembre 2019 President Jean-Claude Juncker receives Ms Ursula Von der Leyen, President-elect of the European Commission, for a working lunch. Ms Federica Mogherini d… read more
South America fires: EU Civil Protection Mechanism activated to help Bolivia Following a request for assistance from Bolivia on 29 August 2019, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated to help in efforts to stop the spread of forest fires i… read more
The European Commission has today announced the 13th edition of its annual Juvenes Translatores competition for secondary-school students from across Europe. As of 2 September, schools from all EU Member States will be able to register online so their … read more
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.5% in July 2019, stable compared with June 2019 and down from 8.1% in July 2018. This remains the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since July 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 6.3… read more