European Commission

European Commission convenes Expert Group on post-pandemic recovery and crisis resilience of the sport sector for the 7th time

On Thursday March 23rd, the 7th meeting of the European Commission Expert Group on strengthening the recovery and the crisis resilience of the sport sector during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic took place in hybrid format in Brussels.

The first session of the meeting was centred around the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volunteering and grassroots sport.

Commissioner Kyriadikes holds youth policy dialogue on comprehensive approach to mental health

On the 22nd February, the 26th and final event in the European Commission youth policy dialogue series took place in Brussels.

Winter 2023 Economic Forecast: Modest growth expected in 2023 and 2024 amid ongoing uncertainty

The report recently released by the European Commission provides an updated outlook for the European Union's economy.

Transforming societies through technology by 2030

The European Commission’s Digital Decade policy programme is a comprehensive initiative aimed at leveraging the power of technology to drive economic growth, improve social outcomes, and enhance the overall quality of life.

The European Commission works on a comprehensive approach to mental health

In September 2022, President von der Leyen announced a new initiative on mental health in her State of the Union address. This announcement followed mental health being identified as a major concern by European Citizens during the Conference on the Future of Europe.

The European Commission celebrates 35 years of Erasmus+

On 14 December, the European Commission organised a closing event to conclude its celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Erasmus+ programme.

Health at a Glance: Europe 2022 Report published

Together, the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), with the help of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, published Health at a Glance: Europe 2022 State of Health in the EU cycle.

Europeans agree the green transition should leave no one behind

The Commission released a new Eurobarometer on the fairness perceptions of the green transition. This shows that, although 88% of EU citizens support the goal of having a green transition that leaves no one behind, only 46% of Europeans are currently confident that by 2050, sustainable energy, products and services will be affordable for everyone.

The European Commission publishes its work programme for 2023

Every year, the Commission adopts its annual work programme detailing the most important actions it will take in the year ahead. It therefore lists upcoming initiatives, withdrawals of pending proposals, or reviews of already existing EU legislation.

The European Commission wants 2023 to be the European Year of Skills

President von der Leyen’s proposal in her 2022 State of the Union address to make 2023 the European Year of Skills has been adopted by the European Commission.

With a focus on boosting competitiveness, participation and talent, the European Year of Skills will seek to bolster lifelong learning by further investing in the training and upskilling of the European workforce.