advertentieThe Commission adopts its June infringement procedures
The Commission maintains a dialogue with Member States to ensure compliance with EU law. If there is non-compliance, the Commission can initiate infringement procedures. Todays decisions include 32 letters of formal notice and 24 reasoned opinions. The Commission also referred 12 cases to the Court of Justice of the European Union and closed 44 cases where Member States have resolved infringements in cooperation with the Commission.
The decisions and the corresponding press releases are available online. More information on the EU infringement procedure can be found in the following questions and answers.
(For more information: Stefan De Keersmaecker – Tel.: +32 2 298 46 80; Kristyna Eeckels – Tel.: +32 2 295 10 65)
Commission accepts commitments offered by AliExpress under the Digital Services Act and takes further action on illegal products
Today, the Commission has taken significant steps in its investigation concerning AliExpresss compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA and todays actions aim to ensure user and consumer safety online.
First, the Commission accepted and made binding a series of commitments offered by AliExpress to address concerns regarding transparency on advertising and recommendation systems.
Second, the Commission found AliExpress in potential breach of its obligations under the DSA regarding illegal products.
Find more information in our press release.
(For more information: Thomas Regnier - Tel.: +32 2 29 91099; Patricia Poropat - Tel.: +32 2 29 80485)
Commission seeks views on new Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights
Today, the European Commission has launched the process to seek views on the Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles that guide the EU towards a strong social Europe.
The Commission is asking for views on the impact of the 2021 Action Plan and seeks input for a new Action Plan to be launched in the coming months.
(For more information: Eva Hrnčířová – Tel.: +32 2 298 84 33; Quentin Cortès – Tel.: +32 291 32 83)
Commission approves a new geographical indication from Slovakia
The European Commission has approved the addition of a new product to the register of quality schemes for agricultural products: ‘Spišský šípkový lekvár from Slovakia as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).
‘Spišský šípkový lekvár is a jam made from freshly picked rosehips, characterized by its uniform consistency. The rosehip shells increase the nutritional value of the product.
This new designation joins the 3,665 protected names already listed in eAmbrosia.
(For more information: Balazs Ujvari - Tel.: +32 2 295 45 78; Thérèse Lerebours - Tel.: +32 2 296 33 03)
Commission issues €5 billion in its 6th syndicated transaction of 2025
The European Commission issued €5 billion in its 6th syndicated transaction of 2025. The proceeds from this transaction will finance EU policy programs, notably in the context of NextGenerationEU and support for Ukraine.
More information is available in a press release online.
(For more information: Balazs Ujvari - Tel.: +32 2 295 45 78; Isabel Otero Barderas - Tel.: +32 2 296 69 25)
Commission clears acquisition of Lexmark by Xerox
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Lexmark International II, LLC (‘Lexmark) by Xerox Holdings Corporation (‘Xerox).
More information is available on the Commissions competition website.
(For more information: Arianna Podestà – Tel.: +32 2 298 70 24; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)
Commission clears acquisition of Pecos Renewables by Stonepeak and Repsol
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Pecos Renewables North America LLC (‘Pecos Renewables) by Stonepeak and Repsol SA.
More information is available on the Commissions competition website.
(For more information: Arianna Podestà – Tel.: +32 2 298 70 24; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)
Commission clears acquisition of Assura by KKR & Co. and Stonepeak Partners
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Assura plc by KKR & Co. Inc. and Stonepeak Partners LLP.
More information is available on the Commissions competition website.
(For more information: Arianna Podestà – Tel.: +32 2 298 70 24; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Kubilius brings the spotlight to the European space and defence sector at Paris Air Show
Commissioner for Space and Defence Andrius Kubilius has underlined Europes strategic commitment to a competitive and innovative space and defence industry during his visit to the Paris Air Show.
(For more information: Thomas Regnier – Tel.: +32 2 299 10 99; Marine Strauss – Tel.: +32 2 298 91 03)
Commissioner Albuquerque visits Luxembourg for high-level talks on the Savings and Investments Union
Commissioner for Financial Services Maria Luís Albuquerque is visiting Luxembourg from today until Thursday, June 19.
(For more information: Arianna Podestà – Tel.: +32 2 298 70 24; Mara Perez-Cejuela Romero - Tel.: +32 2 296 37 70)
Commissioner Brunner in Estonia to discuss internal security priorities
Commissioner for Internal Affairs Magnus Brunner will be in Estonia for meetings on internal security and border management.
(For more information: Markus Lammert - Tel: +32 229-67533; Elettra Di Massa - Tel.: +32 2 298 21 61)
Commissioner Jørgensen in Paris to advance EU work on affordable energy and housing
Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen is in Paris to discuss the EUs efforts to lower energy prices and tackle the housing crisis.
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen - Tel.: +32 2 295 75 01; Giulia Bedini – Tel.: +32 2 295 86 61)