This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approve the Commission’s management of the 2024 EU budget but warn that rule of law backsliding in several member states is harming the use of EU funds. On Wednesday, plenary signed off the budgetary management by the European Commission, responsible for the majority […]Discharge: MEPs sign off on the management of the EU’s budget in 2024
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs approve the Commission’s management of the 2024 EU budget but warn that rule of law backsliding in several member states is harming the use of EU funds. On Wednesday, plenary signed off the budgetary management by the European Commission, responsible for the majority […]EU support to help 507 Belgian workers find a new job
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, Parliament backed €2 million in EU aid for workers laid off after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium. MEPs endorsed a Commission proposal to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 507 workers who […]First EU rules to protect cats and dogs from abuses
April 30, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. AdobeStock_antoine-photograph The bill adopted on Tuesday seeks to stop abusive practices, curb cruel business methods and protect the health of cats and dogs. By 558 votes in favour, 35 against, and with 52 abstentions, MEPs gave their final green light to the first ever […]Commission greenlights Italy’s ninth payment request for €12.8 billion under NextGenerationEU
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission positively assessed Italy’s ninth payment request of €12.8 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Italy has satisfactorily completed all 16 milestones and 34 targets set out in the Council Implementing Decision. The reforms and […]Commission welcomes important step to modernise EU social security coordination rules and strengthen fair labour mobility
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the approval by EU Member States of the revision of the social security coordination rules. The revised rules are an important step towards fair labour mobility in the EU. They make it easier for people to work, live or retire in other […]Commission adopts temporary State aid framework to support sectors affected by Middle East crisis
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has sent its preliminary findings to Google as part of the specification proceedings it started on 27 January 2026 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These preliminary findings outline the draft measures Google should implement to ensure that third parties have effective access and […]Commission decides to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the Urban Wastewater Directive
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully comply with the collection, treatment and monitoring obligations set in the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (Council Directive 91/271/EEC). Untreated wastewater can put human health at […]Statement by the Commission and the High Representative ahead of the 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Forty years ago, the disaster at the Chornobyl Power Plant marked one of the gravest nuclear disasters in human history. Its true toll, long obscured by Soviet secrecy, has only become clearer over time. To this day, its legacy remains a stark reminder that […]Review highlights Digital Markets Act remains fit for purpose and has positive impact
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission’s first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) found that in the first two years of its application, the DMA remains fit for purpose and has opened up new opportunities for businesses and developers, while giving users more control over their experiences and […]Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed joint venture between UPM and Sappi
April 29, 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, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed creation of a joint venture between UPM-Kymmene Corporation (‘UPM‘) and Sappi Limited (‘Sappi‘). The Commission is concerned that the transaction may reduce competition in certain markets for the […]Commission preliminarily finds Meta in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to prevent minors under 13 from using Instagram and Facebook
April 29, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta’s Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act (DSA) for failing to diligently identify, assess and mitigate the risks of minors under 13 years old accessing their services. Despite Meta’s own terms and conditions setting the minimum age to access Instagram and Facebook safely at 13, the […]Parliament endorses renewed EU trade instrument for development
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted the renewed regulation on the generalised system of preferences (GSP). The updated rules, passed with 459 votes in favour, 127 against and 70 abstentions, allow vulnerable developing countries to export goods to the EU with low or no tariffs. Several […]Commission and European Parliament sign agreement fostering closer partnership
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Today, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola signed the revised Framework Agreement between both institutions. This agreement enhances cooperation amongst the Commission and the European Parliament, strengthens representative democracy, improves dialogue and ensures greater transparency. It establishes an updated […]Commission seeks feedback on measures to ensure interoperability with Google’s Android under the Digital Markets Act
April 28, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has sent its preliminary findings to Google as part of the specification proceedings it started on 27 January 2026 under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These preliminary findings outline the draft measures Google should implement to ensure that third parties have effective […]EU to strengthen regional dimension of research and innovation
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions signed a new Joint Action Plan to enhance the role of cities and regions in research and innovation (R&I). Under the Joint Action Plan, the Commission and the Committee of the Regions will collaborate […]EP President Metsola to EU leaders: “Europe cannot face a new era with an old budget”
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. At the European Council, President Metsola addressed three main topics: the situation in the Middle East, the ‘One Europe One Market’ Roadmap and the Multiannual Financial Framework. Speaking to EU leaders, Parliament President Metsola focused on three topics: The situation in the Middle East […]EU and US launch strategic partnership on critical minerals
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and US signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on a strategic partnership on critical minerals and agreed an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. These initiatives reflect the EU’s commitment to deepen cooperation on critical raw materials. This is a key step […]European Institutions agree Roadmap to achieve “One Europe, one Market” by end of 2027
April 27, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. On the sidelines of the Informal meeting of Heads of State or Government in Cyprus, the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and the Presidents of the European Parliament and the European Commission, […]EU adopts 20th package of sanctions against Russia
April 24, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The EU’s commitment to a free and sovereign Ukraine is unwavering. This package puts further pressure on Russia to engage in negotiations and do so on terms acceptable […]28th Regime – Why are alarm bells ringing?
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. On 21st of April, the EESC Workers’ Group brought together experts from the ETUC, S&D MEPs, the Spanish government and the European Commission to examine the current push for competitiveness, the Commission’s proposals on the 28th Regime, also known as EU Inc. proposal […]Commission greenlights Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under NextGenerationEU
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Poland’s fourth payment request for €7.2 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. Following its assessment of the payment request, the Commission found that Poland has satisfactorily completed the 30 milestones and 13 targets set out […]Transport – EESC urges the Commission to maintain a clear signal for zero and low-emission corporate vehicles
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. In an opinion adopted at the March plenary, the Committee recommends sticking to the end goal of zero-emission vehicles, while still being in favour of low-emission vehicles which can play a transitional role by supporting industrial adaptation. The European Economic and […]Solidarity with the demonstrations: Croatia Together for Higher Wages and Pensions
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. On behalf of the Workers’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), I express our full solidarity with the Croatian trade union movement and with all workers, pensioners and citizens who will take to the streets of Zagreb on […]Commission unconditionally approves RTL’s acquisition of Sky DACH
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 RTL Deutschland GmbH (‘RTL‘) of Sky German Holdings GmbH (‘Sky DACH‘). The Commission concluded that the transaction would raise no competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). RTL is an […]EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
April 23, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa.This funding will support those affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities, and hard-to-reach populations. In the Central Sahel, […]Commission proposes actions to protect Europeans from the fossil energy crisis and accelerate the shift to clean, homegrown energy
April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. For the second time in less than five years, Europeans are paying the price of Europe’s dependency on imported fossil fuels. AccelerateEU is the Commission’s toolbox to bring immediate relief to European households and industries, especially the most vulnerable ones, while putting Europe on […]Questions and answers on AccelerateEU Communication
April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Why is the European Commission putting forward Accelerate EU? The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is heavily impacting global energy markets, with a knock-on effect on the economy, industry and households. Since the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, the EU […]EU announces €235 million in humanitarian aid for West and Central Africa
April 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has announced €235 million in humanitarian assistance to support the most vulnerable people in West and Central Africa.This funding will support those affected by current conflicts and food crises, forcibly displaced people, host communities, and hard-to-reach populations. In the Central Sahel, […]EIB and Commerzbank launch new cooperation for €2 billion in grid investments in Europe
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. The EIB and Commerzbank signed a new cooperation agreement at Hannover Messe that will enable investments of up to €2 billion in electricity grids in Germany and other EU Member States. The cooperation will address key financing bottlenecks for grid expansion and upgrades, which are crucial for integrating […]EU, Ukraine and Canada to co-host high-level meeting on returning Ukrainian children
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU, together with Ukraine and Canada, will co-host a high-level meeting of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children on 11 May in Brussels. On this occasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has […]Commission clears Lisbon railway line bid under Foreign Subsidies Regulation, subject to conditions
April 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has authorised Metropolitano de Lisboa to move forward with awarding the contract for the construction and design of the Lisbon ‘Violet’ metro line, subject to conditions under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), following a change by the consortium that avoids any […]Commission approves €411 million Croatian capital injection into development bank HBOR
April 21, 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 €411 million capital injection by Croatia’s government into the national development bank Hrvatska Banka za Obnovu i Razvitak (‘HBOR’). The measure will be funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’) and will […]EU long-term budget: MEPs want a 10% increase to support EU priorities
April 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday MEPs endorsed their negotiating position on the 2028-2034 EU budget, including a breakdown of the amounts they want to allocate to each EU funding programme. The 2028-2034 EU budget (the multiannual financial framework – MFF) should be set at 1.27% of EU […]
