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Today, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the Irish Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)’s analysis of the retail markets for fixed telephony services and the corresponding wholesale markets in Ireland that was notified on 18 June.

Slovenia has joined the Living-in.EU movement. Boštjan Koritnik, Minister of Public Administration, signed the Join Boost Sustain declaration at the Slovenian Presidency Conference “EU as a Community of People” on 8 July 2021.

The commune of Bissen, located in the canton of Mersch in central Luxembourg, has brought connectivity closer to its citizens by adhering to the WiFi4EU initiative. Following the steps of its capital city, Bissen wants people to benefit from the many opportunities brought about by digitalization, including having equal access to public information.

An accreditation scheme that recognises buildings adapted and equipped for active ageing could help ensure that Europe’s housing stock is fit for our ageing population.

EU researchers have developed innovative technology that delivers personalised advice and support to older people, potentially extending the number of years that can be lived independently.

This survey is an opportunity to gather the views of the wider European Manufacturing Community on future manufacturing priorities towards 2030 and beyond and to engage in co-creation for next work programmes, building on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of Made in Europe and EIT Manufacturing programmes.

The European Commission, in accordance with the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1083 and the Call for Selection 2021-026011, informs all interested parties about its decision to declare the applicants listed below eligible as result of the Phase 1 (eligibility and non-exclusion assessment) of the procedure. These candidates are admitted to the phase 2 (selection) of the procedure that will be concluded with the designation of the .eu Registry.

The Assembly of the signatories of the Code of Practice has officially kicked off the process of drafting the strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation.

The Commission and the signatories of the Code of Practice on Disinformation are launching a joint call today inviting interested parties to become signatories of the strengthened Code of Practice on Disinformation. New signatories are expected to help shape the revised Code together with current signatories.

Today, at the Cannes Film Festival, the Commission is launching an awareness campaign aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion in the film and news media industries and at highlighting gender equality and the role of women in the sector. The campaign, titled ‘CharactHer', is the first initiative with a clear focus on diversity and inclusion launched under the framework of the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan.