This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’. The initiative invites the Commission to “devise a European model of ethical governance based on transparency, integrity and shared responsibility”. To this end, the organisers […]Commission registers European Citizens’ Initiative on ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’
January 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), entitled ‘Ethics, Transparency and Integrity for European Political Parties’. The initiative invites the Commission to “devise a European model of ethical governance based on transparency, integrity and shared responsibility”. To this end, the organisers […]Venezuela: Statement by the High Representative on the aftermath of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela
January 5, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with EEAS. This statement is supported by 26 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden). The European Union calls for calm and restraint by all actors, to […]Bulgaria joins euro area from 1 January
January 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its currency, marking an important milestone for the country, for the history of the euro, and for the EU as a whole. This follows a period of intensive preparation and effort by Bulgaria to […]Statement by the European Commission on the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on certain EU individuals
December 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission strongly condemns the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. Freedom of expression is a fundamental right in Europe and a shared core value with the United States across the democratic world. […]New package of measures to boost circular economy and strengthen Europe’s plastic recycling
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has unveiled a first set of pilot actions to accelerate Europe’s transition to a circular economy, with a particular focus on the plastics sector. By optimising the recycling of plastics, these measures will further unlock the potential of the Single Market […]Commission amends ETS State aid Guidelines to tackle carbon leakage for more energy-intensive industries
December 24, 2025 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted an amendment to the Guidelines on certain State aid measures in the context of the system for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading post-2021 (‘ETS State aid Guidelines’). As announced in the European Chemicals Industry Action Plan, the amendment […]Commission approves €167.8 million French restructuring aid to Corsair
December 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, French restructuring aid of a total of €167.8 million to airline Corsair. The aid consists of an €80 million write-off on loans that were approved by the Commission in December 2020 and €87.8 million […]Commission reports on partner countries’ compliance with visa-free travel requirements
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission adopted its eighth report under the Visa Suspension Mechanism, monitoring the EU’s visa-free regimes. While most partner countries have taken steps to address the recommendations issued under previous Visa Suspension Mechanism reports, significant challenges persist. Visa liberalisation is an important part […]Commission extends nitrates derogation for Ireland
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission extended Ireland’s derogation under the Nitrates Directive for a further three years, starting 1 January 2026. This decision follows the approval of the Commission’s proposal by Member States on 9 December. It is subject to additional conditions, including the evaluation of […]EU companies increase research and development investments in key sectors
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. EU companies drove strong research and development (R&D) growth in energy, health, aerospace and defence in 2024, according to the 2025 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard published today. While the report highlights Europe’s leadership in key industries, it also underscores the intense pressure from […]EU and Japan successfully conclude Horizon Europe negotiations
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and Japan have successfully concluded negotiations on Japan’s association to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship €93.5 billion research and innovation funding programme. The agreement, expected to be signed in 2026, represents the closest form of collaboration offered by the EU to […]Commission approves €61 million Belgian rescue aid for Lineas Group
December 23, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Belgian €61 million rescue loan to rail freight operator Lineas Group SA/NV. In parallel, following a complaint the Commission received from a stakeholder, it has concluded that two past measures relating to Lineas […]Commission partially greenlights Cyprus’s fifth payment request for €70.5 million under NextGenerationEU
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission assessed Cyprus’s fifth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The Commission found that Cyprus satisfactorily completed 10 out of 11 milestones and all 8 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the […]Commission proposes to extend Interim Regulation allowing providers to continue voluntary detection and reporting of child sexual abuse
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission proposed an extension of the Interim Regulation, laying down a derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. This will allow providers of certain number-independent interpersonal communication services to continue voluntary detection and reporting of […]Commission welcomes agreement on the Retail investment Strategy
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Retail Investment Strategy. The new measures will empower retail investors to make informed decisions that match their individual needs and preferences, while ensuring that they […]Commission renews decisions to allow for the free and safe flow of personal data with the UK
December 22, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission renewed the two 2021 adequacy decisions for the free flow of personal data with the United Kingdom. The decisions ensure that personal data can continue flowing freely and safely between the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, as the […]Parliament denounces continuous Belarusian hybrid attacks against Lithuania
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Thursday, Parliament condemned Belarus for conducting an escalating campaign of coordinated hybrid attacks against Lithuania and the EU. The text, adopted by 438 votes in favour, 37 against with 48 abstentions, points to Belarus’s repeated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and balloon incursions into […]EU institutions define priorities for 2026: A Joint Declaration on EU legislative priorities for 2026 was signed today by the European Parliament, Council and Commission
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Given the speed and complexity of challenges faced by the European Union, unity, urgency and ambition are key. That is also the spirit behind which President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, representing the Danish Presidency of the Council […]Stronger protection for workers with new asbestos guidelines and updated list of occupational diseases
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has adopted new measures to better protect workers from asbestos, a dangerous cancer-causing substance. These measures contain: These new measures come on top of the revised asbestos at work Directive of 2023, which set lower occupational exposure limits and other measures […]Commission approves Vandemoortele’s acquisition of Délifrance, subject to conditions
December 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Vandemoortele Group of Délifrance. The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the companies. The Commission’s investigation Vandemoortele Group and Délifrance are both global manufacturers and […]Asylum: Parliament and Council reach a deal to update safe third country rules
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament.Deal on new measures to boost citizens’ investments in financial markets
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament has struck an informal deal with Council on new rules to help retail clients invest in quality financial products and protect them from misleading or biased information. On Thursday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a series of changes to several EU […]Record 2026 EU funding boosts agri-food promotion as Commission launches new food campaign
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and globally. That’s according the 2026 promotion policy work programme adopted this week, marking the highest allocation ever dedicated to enhancing […]Commission approves €1.6 billion German State aid to help roll-out of fast-charging stations for electric trucks on motorways
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a German scheme of up to €1.6 billion to support the deployment of publicly accessible fast-charging stations for electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs) at non-serviced rest sites along the German motorways. The measure contributes to […]EU boosts funding to protect aid workers with €4.35 million
December 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union is significantly reinforcing its efforts to protect humanitarian personnel operating in high-danger zones by allocating an additional €4.35 million to the ‘Protect Aid Workers‘ initiative. The decision comes at a time when the work of humanitarian personnel is becoming more and […]Mercosur: Parliament backs safeguard measures to protect EU agriculture
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday MEPs approved a safeguard clause for the EU-Mercosur agreement to prevent imports from Mercosur countries harming Europe’s agriculture sector. Parliament’s position was adopted by 431 in favour, 161 against and 70 abstentions. Negotiations with the Council on the final form of the […]Parliament endorses simpler rules and more support for farmers
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs adopted new rules on Tuesday introducing more flexibility and support for farmers in complying with the EU’s common agricultural policy (CAP). The preliminary agreement, reached by Parliament and Council negotiators on 10 November 2025, was adopted by 629 votes to 17 and with […]Simpler food and feed safety rules while upholding high health standards and boosting competitiveness of EU producers
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed a package of measures to streamline and simplify EU food and feed safety legislation. This cross-cutting food and feed safety package will simplify rules and procedures across the EU’s applicable legislation, from plant protection products and biocidal products, […]Commission takes action for clean and competitive automotive sector
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission today presented the Automotive Package to support the sector’s efforts in the transition to clean mobility. It sets an ambitious yet pragmatic policy framework to ensure 2050 climate neutrality and strategic independence while providing more flexibility to manufacturers. It also responds to […]Parliament to fast-track the reparations loan for Ukraine
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Following the decision to apply its so-called urgency procedure, MEPs will vote on the proposal for a reparations loan to Ukraine at the January 2026 plenary session. On Tuesday Parliament backed, by a show of hands, a request to fast-track its legislative processes on […]Commission to issue €90 billion in EU-Bonds in the first half of 2026
December 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced its intention to issue up to €90 billion of EU-Bonds in the first half of 2026, bringing outstanding EU-Bonds close to €800 billion by the end of June 2026. The proceeds will be used to fund loans to EU […]Critical medicines: new measures to strengthen security of supply
December 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday evening, Parliament’s public health committee adopted its proposals to enhance the availability of key medicines in the EU. The draft bill, adopted with 27 votes in favour, one against and eight abstentions, aims to ensure a high level of public health protection […]MEPs back new measures to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness
December 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, MEPs from four committees approved new proposals to accelerate defence investment and improve the EU’s responsiveness in the face of security challenges. The set of legislative files, part of the so-called “Omnibus V” package of EU simplification measures, aims to speed up […]
