This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update of the TEN-E regulation aims to boost security of energy supply, help lower prices for households and businesses, and contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goals. On Thursday, MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee proposed changes to the rules governing trans-European energy […]MEPs upgrade EU energy infrastructure rules to lower energy prices
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update of the TEN-E regulation aims to boost security of energy supply, help lower prices for households and businesses, and contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goals. On Thursday, MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee proposed changes to the rules governing trans-European energy […]European Parliament to establish an antenna office in Ottawa
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament will open an antenna office in Ottawa to further strengthen parliamentary relations between the European Union and Canada. The Bureau decision comes ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s formal address to the European Parliament on Thursday 17 September and follows […]Strengthening the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism and closing loopholes
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Parliament has backed an extension of the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism to cover downstream goods and a fund to support the low-carbon transition. Plenary adopted its position for negotiations with member states on proposed changes to the CBAM by 464 to […]Parliament’s proposals to bolster democracy against foreign interference
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Foreign interference and disinformation threats are an attack on the “very essence of the European project”, MEPs warn, with citizens as primary victims. On Tuesday, Parliament adopted (with 420 votes for, 220 against, 26 abstentions) a report on the findings of the special committee […]Commission proposes ambitious measures to strengthen fair labour mobility
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted the Fair Labour Mobility package to guarantee clear social rights for everyone, everywhere in the EU, regardless of where they choose to live and work. The package will enable workers to prove and claim their social security and health insurance rights, and have their […]Commission issues €11 billion in its 8th syndicated transaction of 2026
September 16, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has raised €11 billion of EU-Bonds in its 8th syndicated transaction for 2026. The dual-tranche transaction concerned a €6 billion new 3-year EU-Bond maturing on 12 March 2030 and a €5 billion new 30-year EU-Bond maturing on 12 October 2056. Building on the pricing of recent […]EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment shows
September 15, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission. All Missions are making steady progress towards their objectives […]Commission approves €52 million Romanian State aid for cattle farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €52 million (RON 277 million) Romanian State aid scheme for cattle farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by […]EU Missions drive systemic change, new assessment shows
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The five EU Missions in Horizon Europe are delivering tangible positive results in addressing some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges through scientific and technological innovation, according to a mid-term assessment published today by the European Commission. All Missions are making steady progress towards […]
MEPs upgrade EU energy infrastructure rules to lower energy prices
September 14, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The update of the TEN-E regulation aims to boost security of energy supply, help lower prices for households and businesses, and contribute to the EU’s climate neutrality goals. On Thursday, MEPs from the Industry, Research and Energy Committee proposed changes to the rules governing […]Commission approves €6.1 billion to support Ukraine’s air and missile defence and other defence needs
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure different defence products in the field of air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare. This essential funding will support Ukraine’s capacity to withstand the continued intensification of Russian […]Commission presents landmark India trade deal to Council for signature
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, seeking authorization for its signature and conclusion. If authorized by the Council, this will be the […]Statement by President von der Leyen on the eve of 25 years since 9/11
September 11, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. 25 years ago, the world stood still. Riveted to screens, we watched in horror and disbelief as the Twin Towers fell. Today, we remember. The nearly 3,000 people who left home that morning and never returned. The firefighters, police officers and first responders who […]Commission sets out next chapter for European Capitals of Culture after over 40 years of success
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission renews and strengthens the framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, applying the lessons of more than 40 years of experience into the programme’s next generation. The aim is to simplify the selection process, strengthen long-term legacy and […]A new strategic vision for the outermost regions, strengthening the EU’s global reach
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Communication setting out a new strategic vision for the EU’s outermost regions – French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, Saint-Martin (France), the Azores, Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain). From the Atlantic to the Caribbean, the Indian […]Commission grants Spain €114.7 million and provides enhanced operational assistance to manage the situation in Ceuta
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission has decided to provide Spain with €114.7 million in emergency assistance to help manage the situation in Ceuta, following the large-scale illegal border crossings on 30-31 July. This financial support builds on the Commission’s immediate response from the first day, when […]Commission proposes new European Innovation Act to help innovative European ideas grow and compete globally
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the Commission proposed a new European Innovation Act to help Europe’s most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe. A key initiative under the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy and the Competitiveness Compass for the EU, the proposal will strengthen […]Commission approves €400 million German State aid to enhance insulin supply resilience
September 8, 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 €400 million German measure in favour of Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (‘Sanofi’) to strengthen the resilience of the supply of human insulin and insulin analogues (‘insulins’). Under the measure, Germany will pay Sanofi a […]Commission greenlights the Netherlands’ fourth payment request for €661 million under NextGenerationEU
September 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed the Netherlands’ fourth payment request of €661 million in grants under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This is an important step in the delivery of the reforms and investments tied to this payment request, amongst others in the areas of […]Commission adopts EU Guidelines on exclusionary abuses of dominance
September 4, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has today adopted Guidelines on the application of Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (‘TFEU’) to abusive exclusionary conduct by dominant companies. The adoption of the guidelines marks the end of a three-year process in […]MEPs back candidates for ESMA Chair and EBA Executive Director
September 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) MEPs voted to endorse candidates for the positions of ESMA Chair and EBA Executive Director, following public hearings held on Wednesday. The Committee approved Carlo Comporti as the new Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), […]MEPs want new law to protect workers’ mental and physical health
September 3, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs calls on the Commission to draft a law to protect workers from work-related psychosocial risks and stress at work. On Wednesday, MEPs have agreed on a series of recommendations for a new EU bill to ensure minimum […]Statement by President von der Leyen with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
September 2, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Dear Mark, it is always a pleasure to welcome you. We meet today to discuss Russia’s attack in Leipzig. The German government has identified Russia as behind an attempt to attack cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Had this attack succeeded, this would have resulted […]Commission approves German capacity mechanism of up to €35 billion to secure electricity supply
September 2, 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 capacity mechanism for Germany available from 2031. This measure, with an estimated cost between €15.6 billion and €35.2 billion, aims to ensure sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity, so that […]Commission greenlights Sweden’s final payment request of €332.8 million under NextGenerationEU
September 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission positively assessed Sweden’s third and final payment request for €332.8 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. With this third and final payment request, Sweden becomes the second Member State to reach 100% of reforms and investments linked […]Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, Roblox under Digital Services Act
September 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. oday, the Commission has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE), as well as Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs), under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These services declared that they reach at least 45 million average monthly users […]Statement in context of G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meetings on 31 August and 1 September, in Asheville, US
September 1, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union has consistently urged Iran to curb its nuclear programme, and its ballistic missile programme, refrain from destabilising activities in the region and in Europe, stop its military support for Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and cease the violence and repression […]Commission approves €4.5 million German State aid for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has approved a €4.5 million German State aid scheme for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 […]Questions and answers on the Commission Proposal for Fishing Opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2027
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. What are the fishing opportunities? Why is the Commission proposing fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea? Every year, the European Commission proposes fishing opportunities – also known as total allowable catches (TACs), for all the EU sea basins, including the Baltic Sea. These TACs […]Commission endorses Greece’s €4.8 billion Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households, transport users and micro-enterprises in the clean transition
August 31, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted Greece’s Social Climate Plan. It is the fifth and largest national plan adopted under the Social Climate Fund so far, which will use the revenues from emission allowances to advance the clean transition and support vulnerable consumers and enterprises. […]EU mobilises civil protection assistance for earthquake-hit Colombia
August 18, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Union continues to mobilise assistance for Colombia following the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Sweden has offered 150 tents and 360 blankets, Germany is sending 3,000 kitchen sets and 2,500 water filters, while Luxembourg has offered 79 tents through the EU Civil Protection […]Commission greenlights Poland’s fifth payment request for €7.9 billion under NextGenerationEU
August 11, 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 fifth payment request for €7.9 billion under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This marks an important step in delivering the reforms and investments linked to this payment request, including support for digital technologies in […]Commission accelerates IRIS² deployment with enhanced security and expanded satellites network
August 7, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the SpaceRISE consortium concluded negotiations and signed an implementation agreement to roll out IRIS², the European Union’s new flagship satellite constellation. The agreement, among other things, adds 66 satellites into low Earth orbit to the programme, bringing the main […]
