This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Monday hosted a half-day seminar focused on the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs), the world’s largest credit risk database for emerging markets, and its role in supporting investment in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The seminarbrought together banks, […]EIB presents credit risk information in the Middle East and North Africa
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This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Monday hosted a half-day seminar focused on the Global Emerging Markets Risk Database (GEMs), the world’s largest credit risk database for emerging markets, and its role in supporting investment in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs). The seminarbrought together banks, […]Deal to improve the protection of vulnerable adults
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The new legislation agreed on Tuesday seeks to foster the right to autonomy for adults across the EU. Parliament and EU government negotiators reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ensure that adults in need of assistance in matters such as medical care, […]Commission issues €10 billion in its fifth syndicated transaction of 2026
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €10 billion of EU-Bonds in its 5th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion new 7-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 October 2033, and a €4 billion tap of the 30-year EU-Bond,maturing on 12 October 2055. Building […]Commission presents updated EU Emissions Trading System benchmarks for consultation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today proposed the updated European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) benchmark values for 2026-2030, which will now be open to public and Member State consultation before adoption. The benchmark update is a key step in determining the level of […]EESC: The EU bioeconomy requires robust safeguards and clear direction
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The EU needs a strong and coherent bioeconomy strategy grounded in strict sustainability safeguards, circular design, and reduced resource use, ensuring competitiveness and climate goals remain within planetary boundaries. It must also clearly define the societal value of the bioeconomy. In […]Commission approves €1.5 billion Spanish State aid scheme to support farmers affected by 2025-2026 floods in Andalusia and Extremadura
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by a series of adverse meteorological events in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. The Spanish scheme […]Cities need real support to deliver Europe’s ambitions
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. The European Economic and Social Committee says Europe’s cities are central to economic growth, social cohesion and the green and digital transitions. In its response to the European Commission’s proposed EU Agenda for Cities, the EESC welcomes the overall vision but […]Commission unconditionally approves Suzano’s acquisition of Kimberly-Clark IFP
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has unconditionally approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Suzano S.A. (‘Suzano‘) of Kimberly Clark IFP NewCo B.V. (‘Kimberly-Clark IFP‘). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Suzano […]Commission coordinates European response to Hantavirus outbreak
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission is taking action to coordinate and support national authorities’ responses to the Hantavirus outbreak. At present, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control assesses the risk to the general population in Europe as very low, given that appropriate infection prevention […]Commission welcomes political agreement on Critical Medicines Act
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the landmark political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA), last night by the Council and the European Parliament. This marks an important milestone in strengthening the resilience of Europe’s health sector by preventing medicine shortages and improving the security […]Eurobarometer shows great majority of Europeans see benefits from EU membership and the EU as a pillar of stability and security
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Published ahead of Europe Day, the new Eurobarometer survey shows nearly three quarters of Europeans believe their country has benefited from being a member of the EU. In a challenging global context, Europeans increasingly see the EU as a source of stability, alongside record-high […]Commission reports on progress in implementing Pact on Migration and Asylum
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission reports on the state of play on the Pact on Migration and Asylum‘s implementation. Member States have significantly advanced in implementing the Pact, with the key pillars of the new system now in place. However, continuous efforts are needed to […]EU is facing a ‘scaling gap’ ─ EESC debate calls for reform in innovation-to-market pipeline
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. EU policymakers, industry leaders and innovation experts are calling for sweeping reforms to help European startups scale and compete globally, warning that persistent barriers such as fragmented regulations, limited market access and risk-averse culture are stifling Europe’s innovation potential. At its […]How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. At its April 2026 plenary session, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted an exploratory opinion on EU competitiveness and youth entrepreneurship. Requested by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU, the opinion sets out how supporting young […]How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitiveness
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How the EESC wants youth entrepreneurship to boost Europe’s competitivenessAfrica-EU Parliamentary Assembly: inaugural plenary session 12-14 May
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. African and European parliamentarians will meet in Eswatini from 12 to 14 May to discuss possible ways to cooperate on security, youth policy and critical raw materials. The opening ceremony will take place on 12 May at 10.00 at the Ezulwini Palazzo International Convention […]MEPs back fairer and clearer rules on social benefits for EU mobile workers
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The updated rules seek to ensure access to social security for EU workers who live or work in another EU country, while distributing obligations fairly among member states. Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee has endorsed the provisional agreement with EU governments on updated […]AI Act: deal on simplification measures, ban on “nudifier” apps
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The agreement between EU co-legislators aims to make it easier for providers to comply with the AI Act, while maintaining its main provisions and risk-based approach. Early Thursday morning, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional deal on amending certain rules within the EU’s […]EU agrees to simplify AI rules to boost innovation and ban ‘nudification’ apps to protect citizens
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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 the Council of the EU on simpler, innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence (AI). The Commission proposed the Digital Omnibus on AI only five months ago as part of the EU’s simplification agenda […]Commission proposes new measures to fight poverty and improve the lives of persons with disabilities
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has unveiled an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promoting the rights of persons with disabilities across the EU. The package includes the first-ever EU anti-poverty strategy – the Commission’s plan to help end poverty in the EU by […]MEPs update requirements for periodic vehicle checks
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU citizens should have more ways to get a car checked, but frequency of mandatory tests should not change, say Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs. On Tuesday, Transport Committee MEPs adopted Parliament’s draft position on the revision of the EU rules on periodic roadworthiness […]EU and Armenia sign connectivity partnership, strengthen economic ties and deepen security cooperation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Union and Armenia held their first ever Summit in Yerevan, reinforcing cooperation in the areas of connectivity, security and defence, economic development and people-to-people contacts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “This first EU-Armenia Summit elevates our partnership to […]Commission publishes simplification review of EU Deforestation Regulation
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission published a report on the simplification of the revised EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and a set of further measures for a smooth and effective implementation following the agreement of co-legislators last December. These measures will provide additional clarity to economic operators, […]Rule of law: Parliament demands stronger action as threats persist
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs warn that persistent rule of law gaps weaken democratic safeguards in the EU and that Commission recommendations are not being followed up. The text, adopted in plenary with 387 votes in favour, 191 against and 46 abstentions on Wednesday, examines the Commission’s 2025 […]Human rights violations in Haiti, China and Venezuela
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Haiti must address the surge in child trafficking and gang violence while strengthening justice, healthcare, with international support Chinese authorities must immediately repeal the law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ MEPs denounce the shortcomings and deficiencies of the ‘Amnesty Law’ in Venezuela and call […]EESC highlights culture as a cornerstone of European democracy and resilience
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The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a high-level debate demonstrating that culture is not a luxury, but a strategic asset for democracy, social cohesion and Europe’s economic resilience. Speakers call for stronger political recognition and sustained investment to turn ambition into action. During its April plenary session, the EESC hosted the Commissioner for […]Digital Markets Act: MEPs want stronger enforcement amid external pushback
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are pushing for the Commission’s timely and effective enforcement of the EU’s Digital Markets Act and closer scrutiny of AI-driven search tools and cloud services. In a resolution adopted on Thursday by show of hands, Parliament urges the Commission to quickly and consistently […]Parliament demands justice and accountability for civilian victims in Ukraine
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, Parliament condemns the repeated brutal and deliberate Russian strikes on civilian targets in Ukraine in the strongest terms. The text, adopted by 446 votes in favour, 63 against with 52 abstentions, highlights in particular Russian systematic attacks on […]Parliament wants stronger action against cyberbullying in the EU
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs are demanding the strict enforcement of existing EU laws, a harmonised definition of cyberbullying, and increased platform responsibility to improve the protection of victims. In a resolution adopted on Thursday with a show of hands, plenary calls for effective and dissuasive penalties for […]EU and Armenia deepen their relations in a first Summit in Yerevan
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This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The first-ever EU-Armenia Summit will take place on 4-5 May, in Yerevan. This marks a significant step forward in their relations, reaffirming the European Union’s strong commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty, resilience and reform agenda. The summit will bring together President Ursula von der Leyenand President António Costa, representing the European Union, and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, representing Armenia. EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallaswill also participate. At the […]Commission evaluation shows slow progress in fishing sustainability and ongoing challenges for EU fishers
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, covering the decade from 2014 to 2024. The evaluation draws a mixed picture: while the report acknowledges some progress in reducing overfishing and strengthening fisheries management, it also shows that […]Parliament sounds the alarm over the state of fundamental rights in the EU
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a vote on Wednesday, MEPs took stock of the fundamental rights situation in the EU in 2024 and 2025. The values enshrined in Article 2 of the EU treaty and the Charter of Fundamental Rights must be upheld in all EU policies and […]Rape must be defined based on the absence of consent in all EU countries
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to propose legislation establishing a common definition of rape based on freely given, informed, and revocable consent. In a report adopted on Tuesday with 447 votes for, 160 against, and 43 abstentions, MEPs call on member states that still rely […]
