This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections in two Member States at the premises of a company active in the chocolate confectionery sector. The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive […]Commission carries out unannounced antitrust inspections in the chocolate confectionery sector
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections in two Member States at the premises of a company active in the chocolate confectionery sector. The Commission has concerns that the inspected company may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive […]Commission welcomes political agreement on new EU steel measure
April 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached today between the European Parliament and Council on the measure to protect the EU steelmaking sector against global overcapacity. This is a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategic European industry. The new measure sets tariff-free quotas at 18.3 million tons per year, with an out-of-quota duty set at 50% for 30 categories of steel […]Commission invests close to €400 million for postdoctoral researchers
April 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission opens the 2026 call for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers holding a PhD to carry out their research activities abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and […]Leaders’ statement on the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran
April 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. This statement has been endorsed by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Albanese, Prime Minister Carney, President Dan, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Frostadóttir, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Kristersson, Prime Minister Michal, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime […]Hundreds feared dead in Lebanon strikesd in Lebanon strikes
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The United Nations has strongly condemned airstrikes by the Israeli military across Lebanon on Wednesday which have resulted in significant casualties and destruction. The attacks came within hours of the ceasefire announced between the United States and Iran following weeks of deadly hostilities that have disrupted lives, global trade and […]MEPs support digital vehicle registration documents to cut red tape
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Transport Committee has backed digital vehicle registration certificates and compulsory sharing of mileage data and inspection results, to cut red tape and combat fraud. On Wednesday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) adopted their position on the revision of the EU […]Commission greenlights Ireland’s fourth payment request for €249 million under NextGenerationEU
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Ireland’s fourth payment request for €249 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Ireland has satisfactorily completed the five milestones and three targets set out in the Council […]Commission offers 40,000 DiscoverEU free travel passes to young people
April 9, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission opens applications for a new DiscoverEU round, offering thousands of young people aged 18 the chance to explore Europe by train and for free. The call opens today at 12:00 CET and closes on 22 April 2026 at 12:00 CET, […]Statement by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu, Commissioners Lahbib and Kos ahead of International Roma Day
April 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Romani heritage, language and art are integral parts of our continent’s history and cultural richness. Ahead of International Roma Day, we celebrate the long-standing presence of Roma people in Europe and their key contribution to our societies. With an estimated 10 to 12 million […]Commission greenlights Finland’s fourth payment request for €267.1 million under NextGenerationEU
April 8, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Finland’s fourth payment request for €267.1 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Finland has satisfactorily completed the 10 milestones and 10 targets set out in the Council […]How Europe can support its biotech sector
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted a new opinion calling on the EU to accelerate biotechnology development, warning that Europe risks falling behind global competitors while patients face delays in accessing new treatments. The opinion responds to the European […]Defence industry needs joint action and stronger coordination to match EU security goals
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has adopted two new opinions warning that Europe’s defence ambitions risk falling short unless its industrial base becomes more integrated, better funded and easier to coordinate across Member States. Russia’s war against Ukraine and […]Social services for persons with disabilities: towards genuine inclusion and independent living
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At its March 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on how to ensure social inclusion and independent living for persons with disabilities through high‑quality, specialised social services. Building on the UN Convention on […]The EU’s electricity grids must be strong, smart and secure
April 6, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At its March plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) stressed that the EU needed more decentralised energy and better coordination on electricity grids. Networks should be rapidly digitalised and be aligned with national energy and climate plans. The […]Commission evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework highlights progress and emerging public health challenges
April 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today published its evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework. It assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market. The […]MEPs examined working conditions of vulnerable groups, firefighters and police in Italy
April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. An Employment and Social Affairs Committee delegation went to San Patrignano, Foggia and Caserta to look into the working and living conditions of various groups. MEPs from Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee were in Italy from 30 March to 1 April 2026. After […]MEPs conclude fact-finding visit to Lisbon to assess housing affordability
April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. From 30 March to 1 April, a Housing Committee delegation visited Lisbon in Portugal to review measures tackling the housing crisis with national authorities and stakeholders. Speaking on behalf of the delegation at the end of the visit, Chair Irene Tinagli commented: “Our mission to Lisbon […]EU to deliver €1.4 billion in revenue from immobilised Russian assets to be used for support to Ukraine
April 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Yesterday, the European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Russian Central Bank (RSB), held by central securities depositories (CSDs). The receipt of this amount marks the fourth transfer of […]Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production
April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission took preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to […]EU reinforces the stability and predictability of its carbon market
April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today announced a first concrete measure to reinforce the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). Today’s proposal, which follows President von der Leyen’s announcement at the March European Council, adapts the ETS’s Market Stability Reserve (MSR) enhancing stability and predictability. The Commission […]Commission opens formal State aid assessment of French support to new nuclear programme
April 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether public support that France plans to grant for the construction and operation of six new nuclear reactors is in line with EU State aid rules. The opening of an in-depth State aid investigation […]Commission allocates €21.5 million in emergency support to farmers in Bulgaria, Estonia and Hungary
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Member States endorsed the Commission’s proposal to mobilise €21.5 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Bulgaria (BG), Estonia (EE) and Hungary (HU) affected by adverse weather events during the 2025 growing season. They will respectively receive €7,4 million (BG), €3,3 […]Commission publishes guidance to support implementation of new packaging rules, for a more sustainable and competitive EU packaging sector
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission published guidelines on the implementation of thePackaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to facilitate the uniform application of the new packaging rules across the EU and simplify compliance for economic actors and Member States. The full application of this law […]Commission adopts €1.5 billion work programme to boost European and Ukrainian defence industry
March 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission approved today a €1.5 billion work programme under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP) to enhance and modernise Europe’s defence industry, boost production capacity and secure technological advancement and resilience. EDIP tackles pressing challenges in European defence and security by boosting […]Commission approves €144 million French State aid to support HyforSeeds in the production of hydrogen
March 30, 2026 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 €144 million French measure to support HyforSeeds to produce renewable and low-carbon hydrogen for the fertiliser sector. The measure will contribute to achieving the targets of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Renewable Energy Directive for the […]Commission approves €500 million Luxembourgish cleantech manufacturing capacity State aid scheme
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €500 million Luxembourgish scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology (cleantech) manufacturing capacity, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved […]Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that have failed to notify the Commission of measures they have adopted to transpose EU directives into their national laws. The deadline to transpose these directives has expired recently. The Commission is sending […]Commission responds to cyber-attack on its Europa web platform
March 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On 24 March, the European Commission discovered a cyber-attack, which affected its cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission’s web presence on the Europa.eu platform. Immediate steps were taken to contain the attack. The Commission’s swift response ensured the incident was contained and risk mitigation measures […]Croatia: Zagreb utility to get EIB advice on revamping municipal operations as capital seeks climate neutrality
March 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will advise Croatian utility Zagrebački holding, which provides the capital Zagreb with services ranging from water and energy supply to building and park maintenance through a host of subsidiaries, on upgrading operations. Under a new advisory agreement, the EIB will work […]Commission preliminarily finds PornHub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act for allowing minors to access their services
March 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission preliminarily found Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to protect minors from being exposed to pornographic content on their services. Risk assessment The Commission’s preliminary findings indicate that Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos did not diligently identify and assess the risks that their platforms pose to minors accessing their services. Even where risks were identified, Pornhub, Stripchat, […]Commission welcomes historic agreement to reform EU Customs Union
March 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s agreement between the European Parliament and the Council, delivering a landmark reform of the EU Customs Union. The most ambitious reform of EU customs rules since 1968 introduces new measures for e-commerce and launches a modern, data-driven customs architecture that simplifies procedures and enhances efficiency. With these vital upgrades in […]Commission investigates Snapchat’s compliance with child protection rules under the Digital Services Act
March 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate if Snapchat is ensuring a high level of safety, privacy and security for children online, in compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Snapchat may have breached the DSA by exposing minors to grooming attempts […]Future EU Customs Authority to be headquartered in Lille, France
March 26, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, the Parliament and the Council decided to establish the future EU Customs Authority in Lille, France. In line with the agreed procedure, the Parliament and the Council first selected a shortlist of two top locations each on Wednesday morning. After that, the two […]
