More protection for our seas and oceans is needed, report finds

Published on June 24, 2020

European Commission Press release Brussels, 25 Jun 2020 The Commission adopted today a report on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)

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EU receives one-third of global asylum applications in 2019

June 24, 2020
In 2019, applications for asylum in EU+ countries rose by 11% to 738 425, followed by a 16% increase recorded in the first two months of 2020. While the COVID-19 emergency has led to a recent 87% drop in applications, EASO expects the overall increasing trend to resume. Language English

CoR SEDEC Bulletin No. 5: Updates on the COVID-19 crisis

June 25, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our world and our way of living, with the loss of thousands of lives and unprecedented consequences for every aspect of our daily existence. The Commission for Social Policy, Education, Employment, Research and Culture (SEDEC) at the European Committee of the Regions is preparing regular bulletins on the policy fields within its remits, reflecting re