European Commission

The fight against HIV/AIDS in the EU: Questions & Answers

16/07/2010

MEMO/10/336 Brussels, 16 July 2010 The fight against HIV/AIDS in the EU: Questions & Answers How is the Commission responding to HIV/AIDS? At global level, more than 2 million people still die of AIDS each year, and almost 3 million people become newly ...

Questions and answers on TSE Roadmap 2

16/07/2010

MEMO/10/335 Brussels, 16 July 2010 What are TSEs? Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) are a family of diseases affecting humans and animals and are characterised by a degeneration of brain tissue, giving it a sponge-like appearance, which ...

Mozzarella: Commission receives all clear from German Competent Authorities

16/07/2010

IP/10/962 Brussels, 16 July 2010 The Commission has been closely monitoring the situation with the altered mozzarella cheese and production of milk products at the affected establishment in Germany. Information has been provided on the actions taken by ...

Following achievements of 1st Roadmap, Commission outlines future steps regarding BSE/TSE in the TSE Roadmap 2

16/07/2010

IP/10/957 Brussels, 16 July 2010 The success of the European Union's efforts in combating Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), such as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) in cattle or scrapie in sheep and goats, allows the EU to contemplate ...

Questions and Answers on the EU's new approach to the cultivation of GMOs

13/07/2010

MEMO/10/325 Brussels, 13 July 2010 Why is the Commission adopting this package today and what does it include? In March 2010, the European Commission announced that it would come back before the summer break with a proposal on how to combine the EU science-based ...

GMOs: Member States to be given full responsibility on cultivation in their territories

13/07/2010

IP/10/921 Brussels, 13 July 2010 Today the Commission proposed to confer to Member States the freedom to allow, restrict or ban the cultivation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on part or all of their territory....

Food safety: EU experts confirm production of milk-products can resume only if they are safe

02/07/2010

IP/10/877 Brussels, 2 July 2010 Food safety: EU experts confirm production of milk-products can resume only if they are safe The European Commission is closely monitoring the situation as regards altered mozzarella cheese, and production of milk products ...

Holiday season: useful tips on transporting animals, food imports and other issues

02/07/2010

MEMO/10/295 Brussels, 2 July 2010 Holiday season: useful tips on transporting animals, food imports and other issues With the holiday season fast approaching and millions of Europeans intending on travelling within and outside the European Union, there ...

Health: getting ready for the holidays – have you got your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?

01/07/2010

MEMO/10/292 Brussels, 1 st July 2010 Health: getting ready for the holidays – have you got your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)? Whether in another Member State for a business trip, short break or studying abroad, the European Health Insurance Card ...

Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of June 2010

28/06/2010

MEMO/10/280 Brussels, 28 June 2010 Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of June 2010 The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 29 June, under the presidency of Mrs Elena Espinosa, Spanish Minister of the ...