01/03/2021 - Consumer affairs and public health / Energy, environment and climate
To help EU consumers cut their energy bills and carbon footprint, a brand new version of the widely-recognised EU energy label will be applicable in all shops and online retailers from Monday, 1 March 2021.
26/02/2021 - Covid-19 / Enlargement, external relations and trade / Institutional affairs / Security and defence
On 25 February, the members of the European Council met via video conference to discuss the current situation with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic and preparedness for health emergencies. On 26 February they met again, focusing on security and defence, and relations with the Southern Neighbourhood.
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