Most of the redundancies occurred in the regions of Ile-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA). Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility Marianne Thyssen commented: “Air transport, along with other sectors in Europe, is going through major structural changes … read more
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker made fairness in the EU the cornerstone of his political priorities. To support this effort with scientific evidence, the Commission’s science and knowledge service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) produced its first Fairness Report last … read more
Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “The Commission has a duty to make sure that loans given to companies by Member States are in line with the EU rules on State aid. We will investigate whether this … read more
Simpler customs procedures will further benefit the EU’s industry, including in sectors like pharmaceuticals, machinery and transport equipment. The agreement also lays down progressive rules on sustainable development. Among other things, the EU and Mexico have committed to effectively implementing … read more
The European Commission negotiated the agreement on the basis of a mandate unanimously approved by EU governments. Throughout the negotiations the Commission has put transparency first. Based on the current agreement in principle, negotiators from both sides will continue their … read more