Press release – Opening: 21-24 October plenary session Brussels, 20.10.2021 The European Parliament’s plenary session will resume from 21 to 24 October in Strasbourg. Foreign policy issues including the EU’s response to the energy crisis and global food security will be at the core of the first part of the plenary session, following the European … Read more
Press release – COP29: MEPs set out their vision ahead of this year’s global climate talks Brussels, 23 February 2023 Ahead of this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking place in the United Arab Emirates in November and December, the European Parliament adopted a resolution setting out its priorities and expectations for the summit. … Read more
The Directorate for Consumer Protection and the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity invited to a workshop on promoting repair Promoting repair is becoming increasingly important in Luxembourg. This is why the Directorate for Consumer Protection and the Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity invited to a workshop on this topic on 16 … Read more
Martine Hansen Visits the “Autorité de la Concurrence” On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, the Minister of the Economy, Martine Hansen, visited the headquarters of the “Autorité de la Concurrence” (Competition Authority) in Luxembourg. During her visit, Minister Hansen met with the President of the Competition Authority, Jean-Louis Schiltz, and his team. They discussed the Authority’s … Read more
Andorra Makes Progress in the Fight Against Racism and Intolerance, According to the Evaluation Report Published by the Council of Europe The Council of Europe’s Group of Experts on Action against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) has published its fifth report on Andorra, evaluating the country’s progress in combating racism and intolerance since the last report … Read more
Citizenship Chooses to Restore a Group of Three 18th and 19th Century Books from the Casa Rossell Bibliographic Collection. The Conselleria de Cultura (Ministry of Culture) has just finished restoring a group of three books from the 18th and 19th centuries that belonged to the Casa Rossell bibliographic collection. The books, which were chosen in … Read more
125 sports scholarships awarded from the Andorra High-Performance (ARA) program for 2024-2025, 31 more than last year The Government of Andorra has awarded 125 sports scholarships from the Andorra High-Performance (ARA) program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is 31 more than the previous year, reflecting the Government’s commitment to supporting the development of elite … Read more
EU invests over €380 million in new projects to support the green transition Brussels, 27 October 2023 The European Union is investing over €380 million in 22 new projects to support the green transition across Europe. The projects, which were selected under the European Innovation Council’s (EIC) Accelerator Pilot programme, will receive funding to develop … Read more
Procurement Ombud’s 2023-24 Annual Report Highlights Urgent Need for Action The Procurement Ombud’s recently released annual report for 2023-24 emphasizes the pressing need for immediate action to address systemic deficiencies within the federal procurement system. The report underscores the urgency for comprehensive reforms to ensure fairness, transparency, and value for money in public procurement. Key … Read more
CRTC Releases Strategic Plan to Connect Canadians Through Technology and Culture The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has released its new strategic plan, “Connecting Canadians: A Vision for Canada’s Digital Future.” The plan outlines the CRTC’s priorities for the next five years, with a focus on connecting Canadians to each other and to the … Read more