Eight new product names protected as Geographical Indications
These eight new names bring the number of protected food names to 1349 (PDO, PGI and Traditional Specialities Guaranteed altogether)….
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EU signs Economic Partnership Agreement with Southern African countries
This development-oriented agreement is the first of its kind with an African region pursuing regional economic integration. The European Union…
Ten actions to help equip people in Europe with better skills
The Commission has adopted a new and comprehensive Skills Agenda for Europe. The aim is to ensure that people develop…
A new strategy to put culture at the heart of EU international relations
The strategy adopted is in line with the Commission’s priority to make the EU a stronger global actor. Culture can…
Final adoption of new rules to cut red tape on citizens’ public documents
The European Parliament has adopted the regulation, proposed by the Commission, to cut costs and formalities for citizens who need…
Out of this world: three things to know about Europe’s space policy
From conducting search and rescue operations to monitoring sea borders and the state of agricultural crops, it has all been…