This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany. If the Commission’s preliminary […]Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies concerning synthetic turf cartels
May 22, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has informed several companies active in the synthetic turf sector of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to distort competition in synthetic turf for sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany. If the Commission’s preliminary […]Slovakia: MEPs demand action to protect EU values and the EU budget
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Parliament wants the Commission to assess whether there could be a clear risk of a serious breach of the EU’s founding values by Slovakia’s government. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday with 347 votes for, 165 against and 25 abstentions, MEPs say they are […]Commission releases €158.9 million to Albania, Montenegro and North Macedonia under EU Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today made available €49 million to Albania, €44.2 million to Montenegro, and €65.7 million to North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility. This follows the third request for payment and the Commission’s positive assessment of reform steps implemented in […]Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid to support renewable hydrogen production
May 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 €1.3 billion German State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank‘s “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the auction that closed in 2026. The scheme will contribute to the […]Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal
May 21, 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 the Council of the EU on two Regulations eliminating tariffs on all US industrial goods and providing preferential market access for certain US agricultural and seafood products, in line with […]Commission approves €288 million German State aid for first-of-a-kind facilities in semiconductor value chain
May 21, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved €288 million in German State aid to support the setting up two new facilities in the semiconductor supply chain. The aid consists of a €222 million measure for Carl Zeiss to build a facility for the manufacturing of semiconductor […]Protecting EU strategic sectors from risky foreign investments
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, Parliament approved new EU rules for the screening of foreign investments to prevent security risks. With 508 votes in favour, 64 against and 90 abstentions, MEPs gave their green light to an agreement with EU member states on the mandatory screening of […]Agreement reached to put EU-US trade on a more stable footing
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday morning, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on two pieces of legislation implementing EU tariff commitments under the August 2025 EU-US Joint Statement. The agreement reached by the two EU co-legislators strengthens several elements of the Commission proposals. Sunset clause The […]Commission presents plan to secure Europe’s fertiliser supply and food security
May 20, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Fertiliser Action Plan: an initiative to support farmers facing rising fertiliser costs and scarcity, reinforce domestic production and reduce Europe’s dependency on imports. The Plan will directly help to ensure food security and reinforce Europe’s strategic autonomy, while […]Commission report shows Schengen area continues to be resilient and ready for future challenges
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission published its fifth State of the Schengen report, reviewing developments in the Schengen area over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by collective efforts at both EU and national level. […]Commission proposes €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Spain, Romania, and Cyprus recover from climate disasters
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed the mobilisation of €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Spain, Romania and Cyprus in their recovery from devastating climate-related disasters in 2025. This financial support underscores the EU’s commitment to standing by its Member States in times of crisis, […]European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU’s €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent’s most […]Commission greenlights Lithuania’s sixth payment request for €178 million under NextGenerationEU
May 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission published its fifth State of the Schengen report, reviewing developments in the Schengen area over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate resilience, underpinned by collective efforts at both EU and national level. […]European Union takes decisive steps to ensure accountability for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine
May 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, joined the Enlarged Partial Agreement of the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, the document setting out the institutional, financial, and administrative modalities of the Special Tribunal. Following today’s decision, participating […]Commission welcomes the Council of Europe declaration on migration
May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission welcomes the political declaration on migration adopted today by the Council of Europe, at the Ministerial conference in Chișinău. The declaration highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the values underpinning the Council of Europe, which are shared values in […]Commission replies to the European Citizens Initiative to ban conversion practices
May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication responding to the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union’. This reply comes just four days ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), reiterating the Commission’s commitment to LGBTIQ+ rights and to […]Commission greenlights Romania’s fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under NextGenerationEU
May 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission issued a positive preliminary assessment of Romania’s fourth payment request for €2.62 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This important step relates to the delivery of the funds tied to this payment request, supporting sustainable forest management, decarbonisation of the transport and energy sectors, tax administration, public pensions, healthcare […]One journey, one ticket, full rights: Commission simplifies Europe-wide travel booking and train travel
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has proposed new rules to make seamless travel across Europe a reality. The three proposals adopted today simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel, particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators, and ensure better protection for rail passengers […]Commission replies to the European Citizens Initiative to ban conversion practices
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication responding to the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) ‘Ban on conversion practices in the European Union’. This reply comes just four days ahead of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT), reiterating the Commission’s commitment to […]Commission strengthens global health security with new Global Health Resilience Initiative
May 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Global Health Resilience Initiative.This strategy positions the EU as a reliable and frontline actor in global health by scaling up global prevention, preparedness and response to future health threats and addressing resilience gaps in health systems. It sets […]EESC urges tougher EU action to curb single market fragmentation
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee. Europe’s single market is facing ongoing challenges due to fragmentation, unfair commercial practices and the accelerating pace of technological change. In a series of recent opinions, the European Economic and Social Committee has called for stronger EU action to modernise the […]EIB presents credit risk information in the Middle East and North Africa
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 12, 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 €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
May 12, 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 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
May 12, 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 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
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 12, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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
May 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
