This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission assessed Lithuania’s fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The Commission found that Lithuania satisfactorily completed 25 out of 26 milestones and all 14 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the third, […]Commission partially greenlights Lithuania’s fourth payment request for €514.5 million under NextGenerationEU
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission assessed Lithuania’s fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. The Commission found that Lithuania satisfactorily completed 25 out of 26 milestones and all 14 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the third, […]Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by energy drink manufacturer Red Bull
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether the energy drinks company Red Bull has illegally restricted competition in the energy drinks sector in breach of EU competition rules that prohibit the abuse of a dominant market position. The Commission […]Commission opens investigation into potential Digital Markets Act breach by Google in demoting media publishers’ content in search results
November 14, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has formally launched proceedings to assess whether Google applies fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions of access to publishers’ websites on Google Search, which is an obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The Commission’s monitoring work has shown indications that […]Commission greenlights Finland’s third payment request for €244.9 million under NextGenerationEU
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Finland’s third payment request of €244.9 million in grants 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 16 milestones and 6 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision for the third instalment. The reforms and […]Commission launches new Culture Compass for Europe
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is designed to shape EU cultural policy, to ensure that culture plays a central role in fostering […]European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society pave the way for stronger and more resilient democracies
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has presented today the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. An open civic space is at the core of our democracies, and this is why the […]Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026
November 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development […]Commission welcomes political agreement on the CAP simplification package
November 12, 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 the Council on the CAP simplification package to reduce administrative burden, simplify payment schemes, and boost farmers’ competitiveness. The co-legislators provisionally agreed on key principles, including that the adopted package […]Commission launches first Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum
November 12, 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 the Council on the CAP simplification package to reduce administrative burden, simplify payment schemes, and boost farmers’ competitiveness. The co-legislators provisionally agreed on key principles, including that the adopted package […]Commission welcomes the judgment of the Court largely confirming the validity of the Directive on adequate minimum wages
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes today’s judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union largely confirming that the Directive on adequate minimum wages stands on firm legal ground. Adequate minimum wages are essential for social fairness and a productive and inclusive economy. They help to protect workers’ purchasing power, reduce wage […]Commission proposes a Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan for 2026-2027
November 12, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is proposing today the Union Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan 2026-2027. The Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Framework Regulation provides Member States with a framework to admit persons in need of protection through safe and legal pathways. Based on voluntary Member State contributions, […]EU 2040 climate target: MEPs seek 90% emissions reduction
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs want a 90% reduction target for emissions by 2040 compared with 1990 levels to achieve a climate neutral EU by 2050. The Environment, Climate and Food Safety Committee adopted its position on the Commission’s proposal for an amendment to the EU Climate Law […]Deal to simplify EU agriculture rules
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed to simplify EU common agricultural policy requirements. The provisional agreement reached by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will alleviate some of the administrative and regulatory burdens on farmers during the current common agricultural policy […]MEPs call for new rules on the use of algorithmic management at work
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs is calling on the Commission to introduce a law to regulate the use of algorithmic technologies, including AI, within European workplaces Employment and Social Affairs MEPs have agreed on a series of recommendations for a new EU […]Switzerland joins Horizon Europe and other key EU research and innovation programmes
November 11, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union and Switzerland have signed the agreement on Switzerland’s participation in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and the Euratom Research & Training (R&T) programme. The agreement places Swiss researchers and organisations on the same footing as those in EU Member States: they may […]At the CELAC-EU Summit, Europe and Latin America chart a common course for a fair partnership
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the CELAC-EU Summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, the European Union and 33 countries from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) renewed their commitment to defending a peaceful global order, rooted in democracy, social justice, respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The leaders […]Twenty-one European airlines agree to modify their practices regarding environmental claims following dialogue with the Commission and national consumer protection authorities
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Twenty-one airlines have committed to change their practices regarding environmental claims that were considered misleading by the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network. This follows a dialogue with the European Commission and the CPC network, led by the Belgian Directorate General for Economic Inspection, the […]EU supports the clean transition with over €358 million of investment in 132 new projects across Europe
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has granted today more than €358 million to 132 new projects across Europe under the LIFE Programme for environment and climate action. The allocated amount represents more than half of the €536 million total investment needs for these projects – the remainder […]European Union endorses Leaders Declaration on Carbon Markets forged with Brazil at COP30 in Belém
November 10, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. In the past weeks, the European Union worked closely with the COP30 Presidency Brazil on a Declaration on the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets, to be adopted later today at the World Leaders segment of the UN’s Climate Change Conference – COP30. The Leaders’ Declaration boosts the recognition of carbon […]Commission approves €700 million Spanish scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, in line with Clean Industrial Deal objectives
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €700 million Spanish scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology manufacturing capacity in Spain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The […]Commission adopts 2026 European Innovation Council work programme, putting forward €1.4 billion to boost Europe’s deep tech innovation
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has adopted the European Innovation Council (EIC) work programme, allocating €1.4 billion to support Europe’s most promising deep tech entrepreneurs and researchers. The new programme focuses on what European innovators need most: simplified access to substantial funding, investment and easier […]Commission opens antitrust investigation into possible collusion between Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq in listing, trading and clearing of financial derivatives
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €700 million Spanish scheme to support strategic investments that add clean technology manufacturing capacity in Spain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The […]‘My Voice, My Choice’: MEPs support citizens’ initiative on accessible abortion
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee has adopted a report supporting the Citizens’ Initiative “My Voice, My Choice: for safe and accessible abortion”. The Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) adopted a draft resolution and an oral question for the Commission on […]Hungary’s rule of law crisis is deepening, Civil Liberties Committee MEPs warn
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Warning of persistent threats to the rule of law in Hungary and the continuing deterioration of common values, Civil Liberties MEPs have reiterated their calls for EU action. On Wednesday, the Committee on Civil Liberties adopted its second interim report on the Article 7 […]Gender Equality Week: the way forward for women’s political participation
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The need for stronger support systems to make political representation more inclusive across Europe was highlighted by MEPs and experts in a public hearing on Wednesday. In the framework of Gender Equality Week 2025, the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality organised a […]MEPs and Council agree on measures to boost EU support for security and defence investments
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. As part of the ReArm Europe Plan, the measures aim to strengthen Europe’s defence technological and industrial base by channelling EU funding to defence and security. The legislation informally agreed upon on Wednesday evening between MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will […]Transport emissions: deal on a single calculation method
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on a single EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport services. Under the preliminary agreement, the new rules will make it easier to compare the environmental performance of different transport modes across the EU, […]EU aims to advance global clean transition and implementation of the Paris Agreement at UN’s COP30
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. At the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, from 10-21 November, the European Union will reaffirm its strong commitment to climate action. The EU is dedicated to paving the way toward a global transition that is clean, fair, and resilient. This transition […]Commission welcomes strengthened EU climate ambition ahead of COP30
November 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the agreement reached by Member States on an ambitious new EU Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the EU is sending a strong, united signal to the global […]Proxy voting in Parliament’s plenary during pregnancy and after childbirth
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on Constitutional Affairs has put forward a proposal to allow MEPs to vote in plenary by proxy during pregnancy and in the months following childbirth. The proposal, seeks to introduce a clearly defined exception to the current rule that all votes in […]Commission boosts Europe’s competitiveness with new plans for high-speed rail and sustainable fuels for aviation and waterborne sectors
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission today adopted a comprehensive transport package. It will accelerate the roll-out of Europe’s high-speed rail network and to boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels for the aviation and waterborne sectors. Competitiveness and sustainability are the guiding principles of this package, […]Commission greenlights Denmark’s fourth payment request of €175.4 million under NextGenerationEU
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission positively assessed Denmark´s fourth payment request of €175.4 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Denmark has satisfactorily completed the 5 milestones and 8 targets set out […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business by MMG
November 5, 2025 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, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business (‘the target’)by MMG. The Commission has preliminary concerns that the transaction could enable MMG to divert ferronickel supply away from European […]
