EU produced 14.7 million bicycles in 2022
In 2022, a total of 14.7 million bicycles were produced in the EU. This figure presents a 10% increase in bicycle...
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Libya floods: EU mobilises emergency assistance via its Civil Protection Mechanism
Libya Map by Vemaps.com Following yesterday's request for international assistance by the Permanent Mission of the State of Libya to the...
9% of EU population unable to keep home warm in 2022
In 2022, 9.3% of the EU population declared that they were not able to keep their home adequately warm. Compared with 2021,...
Russia’s share in EU trade falls below 2%
EU trade with Russia has been strongly affected by import and export restrictions imposed by the EU following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Both exports...
Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine: EU agrees to extend the scope of sanctions on Belarus to fight circumvention
The European Commission welcomes today's adoption by the Council of further targeted restrictive measures arising from Russia's illegal invasion of...
96% of young people in the EU uses the internet daily
In 2022, 96% of young people aged 16-29 years in the EU reported using the internet every day, compared with 84% of...
Brazil: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the attack on democratic institutions
On Sunday 8 January, supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro in Brasilia invaded the buildings of the Brazilian Executive, Legislative and...
Euro and Schengen: Croatia joins the Euro and Schengen areas
Split is the second-largest city of Croatia, the largest city in Dalmatia and the largest city on the Croatian coast....
European Parliament declares Russia to be a state sponsor of terrorism
Following the atrocities carried out by Vladimir Putin’s regime against Ukrainian civilians, MEPs have recognised Russia as a state sponsor...
Gender Equality: The EU is breaking the glass ceiling thanks to new gender balance targets on company boards
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Today, the European Parliament has formally adopted the new EU law on gender balance on corporate...
