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13/10/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
Ministers held a first exchange of views on the European Commission proposal to amend the Schengen Borders Code. Meanwhile, the regulation establishing the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) was adopted by those member states taking part in enhanced cooperation.
06/10/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
05/10/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
03/10/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
28/09/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights / Security and defence
The Commission is presenting guidelines and principles for online platforms to increase the proactive prevention, detection and removal of illegal content inciting hatred, violence and terrorism online.
19/09/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
15/09/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
Increasing democratic legitimacy in the EU through stronger citizen participation is among the Ten Priorities of the Juncker Commission. To continue delivering on this commitment, the European Commission adopted two legislative proposals to revise the European Citizens' Initiative Regulation and the Regulation on European Political Parties and Foundations.
14/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Justice and citizens’ rights
Home affairs ministers discussed the state of play and next steps in the field of migration and in particular regarding the Mediterranean. They took stock of events over the summer and focused on a number of issues where further action is needed at EU level.
- Outcome of the Council meeting
- North Korea: Council reinforces EU sanctions in line with UN Security Council resolution 2371 of 5 August 2017
- EU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity until 15 March 2018
- Infographic - Migration flows: Eastern and Central Mediterranean routes
- More press releases from the Justice and Home Affairs Council
07/09/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Justice and citizens’ rights
30/08/2017 - Culture, education and youth / Employment and social rights / Justice and citizens’ rights
The Commission has published the results of an assessment that looks at how Member States are implementing their national Roma integration strategies. The assessment highlights how the situation of Roma has changed since 2011.
26/07/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
The Commission substantiates its grave concerns on the planned reform of the judiciary in Poland in a Rule of Law Recommendation addressed to the Polish authorities.
13/07/2017 - Culture, education and youth / Justice and citizens’ rights / Security and defence
The European Commission has today put forward new rules to clamp down on the illegal import and trafficking of cultural goods from outside the EU, often linked to terrorist financing and other criminal activity.
13/07/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
04/07/2017 - Enlargement, external relations and trade / Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
The European Commission has decided to register a European Citizens' Initiative inviting the Commission "to recommend to the Council to repeal the negotiating mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and not to conclude the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)" ('Stop TTIP' Initiative).
Commission launches a new pan-European personal pensions label to help consumers save for retirement
29/06/2017 - Employment and social rights / Justice and citizens’ rights
European consumers will soon benefit from more choice when saving for retirement, thanks to Commission plans to create a new class of pension products.
Commission launches a new pan-European personal pensions label to help consumers save for retirement
29/06/2017 - Employment and social rights / Justice and citizens’ rights
European consumers will soon benefit from more choice when saving for retirement, thanks to Commission plans to create a new class of pension products.
14/06/2017 - Institutional affairs / Justice and citizens’ rights
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law.
12/06/2017 - Asylum and migration / Justice and citizens’ rights
Ministers exchanged views on migration policy, in particular on the situation in the Central Mediterranean and on the implementation of the Malta declaration of 3 February 2017.
06/06/2017 - Consumer affairs and public health / Justice and citizens’ rights
The Trends and Developments report presents a top-level overview of the drug phenomenon in Europe, covering drug supply, use and public health problems as well as drug policy and responses.
01/06/2017 - Justice and citizens’ rights
One year ago, the European Commission and four major social media platforms announced a Code of Conduct on countering illegal online hate speech.
