Author: Solomon Alaka

Office of Public Affairs | Owner of Multinational Investment Company Sentenced in $2B Fraud, Money Laundering, and Bribery Schemes

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Greg Lindberg, 56, of Tampa, Florida, and the founder and chairman of Eli Global LLC and owner of Global Bankers Insurance Group (GBIG) was sentenced today to a combined 12 years in prison for his role in a bribery conspiracy and multibillion-dollar fraud conspiracy that bankrupted multiple insurance companies with thousands of unpaid policyholder victims.  […]

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Commission receives 20 citizens’ recommendations to strengthen emergency preparedness in the EU

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This weekend, the Commission concluded the European Citizens’ Panel on Preparedness in Brussels. After almost 3 months of deliberation, the 150 randomly selected citizens, from all 27 Member States and representing EU diversity, formulated 20 recommendations on how to strengthen the EU’s capacity to prevent and respond to emergencies.  On Sunday, the citizens officially handed them over to the Director-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, Maciej Popowski. They will now feed into the […]

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Boosting accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities

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  The Commission has presented an ambitious social plan to promote the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU. According to Eurostat, 90 million Europeans live with a disability. Achieving full inclusion is therefore imperative – not only to ensure their rights are respected, but also to boost Europe’s economy and democracy. However, many barriers still […]

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Commission unlocks €2.7 billion for 54 clean industry projects under the Innovation Fund

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The Innovation Fund is continuing to support the deployment of net-zero technologies across Europe with revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). 54 cutting-edge projects selected under the Innovation Fund 2024 Call for Net-Zero Technologies have signed their grant agreements, marking a crucial step in scaling up their technologies. Six additional projects from […]

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EU hosts high-level conference to mark 1 year of its Preparedness Union Strategy

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The European Union today opens a landmark 2-day conference in Brussels to mark the 1st anniversary of its Preparedness Union Strategy. It brings together government representatives, civil protection experts, military representatives, private sector leaders and partners from across Europe to take stock of progress and chart the path ahead. Launched in March 2025, the strategy […]

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Commission holds a high-level policy dialogue on the future of the cement industry in Europe

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The dialogue brought together industry representatives and key stakeholders. Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall also took part.  The exchange focused on how to accelerate the sector’s clean transition, with a strong emphasis on innovation, competitiveness and resilience.  Building on the Clean Industrial Deal and the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), the […]

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Ten years of the GDPR: your data, your rights

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  On 24 May 2026, we mark ten years since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) entered into force. This landmark law gave Europeans real control over their personal data for the first time, and changed life online forever.   A landmark for citizens’ rights  Before the GDPR, the rules protecting your personal data varied widely […]

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EU and Japan deepen climate cooperation at High-Level Dialogue

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At the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between the European Union and Japan, in Brussels, senior officials agreed to deepen their bilateral co-operation, working together towards achieving climate neutrality and tackling shared economic and geopolitical challenges.  In the context of the current crisis in the Gulf region, both sides acknowledged the importance of the clean energy […]

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EU crisis reserve helps in Cyprus’ foot and mouth disease response

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As Cyprus continues to fight the consequences of February’s foot and mouth disease outbreak, the European Commission has mobilised its strategic stockpile of emergency supplies, rescEU, to support the ongoing response. The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. It comprises disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable […]

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How the climate transition will impact the EU’s labour market: re-skilling and training needed

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A new study, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) assesses the impact of the transition to climate neutrality on the labour market, focusing on skills and occupations and their impact on the economy. Impacts of the climate transition on skills in the labour market This report aims to examine the challenges and risks […]

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