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Good Practices for Promoting LGBTI Inclusion in the Workplace
Today the European Commission has published the report "The Business Case for Diversity in the Workplace: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity."
Review of EU consumer and marketing policy on the agenda of the European Consumer summit 2016
European and national policy makers, researchers and industry experts are meeting today (17 October) at the 2016 European Consumer Summit in Brussels to discuss how EU consumer and marketing legislation can be streamlined.
New EU rules guarantee legal aid in criminal proceedings
Today, the new rules on legal aid proposed by the Commission in 2013 cleared the final hurdle.
New study on consumers' attitudes to Terms and Conditions
When was the last time you wanted to purchase something online, but decided not to go through with the purchase because you did not like the seller's terms and conditions?
EU rules on remuneration for banks and investment firms work, but the proportionality principle needs to be clarified
The European Commission released today a report on the remuneration rules for banks and investment firms. It finds that the remuneration rules are generally effective in curbing excessive risk-taking behaviour and short-termism. These were precisely the reasons why the rules were introduced in the aftermath of the financial crisis.
Rule of Law: Commission issues recommendation to Poland
The European Commission has today adopted a Rule of Law Recommendation on the situation in Poland, setting out the Commission's concerns and recommending how these can be addressed.
European Commission launches EU-U.S. Privacy Shield: stronger protection for transatlantic data flows
- Press release European Commission Brussels, 12 July 2016 Today the European Commission adopted the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield. This new framework protects the fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States as well as bringing legal clarity for businesses relying on transatlantic...
Commissioner Jourová's remarks at the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield press point
European Commission - Speech - [Check Against Delivery] Brussels, 12 July 2016 Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very pleased to announce that this morning the European Commission has adopted the decision on the EU-US Privacy Shield, the new data protection framework for transatlantic transfers of personal data.
European Commission adopts proposal for the FRA (Fundamental Rights Agency) Multiannual Framework 2018-2022
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2018-2022
Commission proposes new rules to better protect children in cross-border family proceedings
Today, the European Commission is proposing improvements to the EU rules that protect children in the context of cross-border parental responsibility disputes related to custody, access rights and child abduction. The new rules will speed up the legal and administrative proceedings and ensure that the child's best interest is always taken into account.
Commission brings together non-confessional organisations to discuss "Migration, integration and European values: putting values into action"
Today, European Commission First Vice-President Frans Timmermans hosted a high-level meeting with ten representatives from philosophical and non-confessional organisations from across Europe.