• Posted 05-Oct-2018

Cross-border healthcare Directive: proven to clarify and guarantee patients' rights

Overall, in terms of the numbers, cross-border patient mobility within the EU has slightly increased in the last three years, as citizens have more access to information.


  • Posted 05-Oct-2018

Vaccination: Commission calls for stronger EU cooperation against preventable diseases

The Commission is issuing a set of recommendations for how the EU can strengthen cooperation in the fight against diseases that can be prevented by vaccines.


  • Posted 05-Oct-2018

High-level conference makes case for more integrated water management in Europe, draws lessons for the future of EU water policy

Amidst a thorough evaluation of EU water policy, a high level conference concludes that reinforced joint efforts in policy, law and investments are necessary to preserve and further improve Europe’s waters.


  • Posted 05-Oct-2018

Energy efficiency first: Commission welcomes agreement on energy efficiency

A political agreement on new rules for improving energy efficiency in Europe was reached today between negotiators from the Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council.


  • Posted 20-Sep-2018

State of the Union in 2018: The time of European sovereignty

The President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, on 13th September 2018 addressed to the Members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, his State of the Union in 2018.