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EU aid for Spain, Romania and Cyprus to tackle recent natural disasters

July 7, 2026 by The Sting's Team Leave a Comment

This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission.

This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Tuesday, plenary voted in favour of channelling €144.1 million in EU funds to support Spain, Romania and Cyprus after devastating wildfires, floods and heatwaves in 2025. By 642 votes to 13, and with one abstention, MEPs backed the proposed release from the European […]

European Civil Protection Forum
July 3, 2026
The European Civil Protection Forum brings together policymakers, civil protection authorities, first responders, practitioners, researchers and other key stakeholders to exchange knowledge, strengthen cooperation, and contribute to discussions on the future of European civil protection.
Citizens’ Energy Forum
July 3, 2026
The Citizens’ Energy Forum will focus on the conditions necessary to turn the policy ambition set out by the Citizens Energy Package into reality on the ground for citizens, cities and communities.
EU Arctic Forum
July 2, 2026
The EU Arctic Forum will provide an opportunity to assess recent developments in the Arctic and to discuss challenges ahead. It will look at some of the achievements of the EU Arctic policy in recent years and will continue to provide a strategic outlook for the years to come.
World Youth Skills Day
July 2, 2026
The World Youth Skills Day 2026 is an opportunity for policymakers, educators, employers, youth organizations and learners to engage in a global conversation on how skills can help build more inclusive, peaceful, resilient & sustainable societies.
High-level Conference on Animal Health Law
July 2, 2026
The High-level Conference on Animal Health Law will present the main findings and conclusions of the Commission evaluation and the supporting study. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss implementation experience, achievements and remaining challenges.
Connecting Europe Days
June 26, 2026
Connecting Europe Days brings together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives and transport stakeholders to exchange good practices on creating a more competitive, resilient, safe and sustainable transport sector in Europe.
Meeting of the European Political Community
June 26, 2026
The European Political Community is a platform for political coordination among the European countries. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest, and to strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent.
Justice and Home Affairs Council
June 26, 2026
The Justice and Home Affairs Council develops cooperation and common policies on various cross-border issues, with the aim of building an EU-wide area of freedom, security and justice. It is made up of justice and home affairs ministers from all the EU member states.
Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council
June 26, 2026
This Council is composed of the ministers responsible for education, culture, youth, media, communication and sport from all EU member states. The precise composition of the Council depends on the items discussed in a particular meeting.
Energy Council
June 26, 2026
This Council formation works towards fulfilling EU objectives in the areas of transport, telecommunications and energy: to establish modern, competitive and efficient markets and infrastructure, and to create trans-European transport, communications and energy networks.

Press release - MEPs strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism and close loopholes
July 6, 2026
Environment Committee MEPs have backed extending the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to downstream goods and setting up a fund to support industry's low-carbon transition.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Opening: 6-9 July plenary session
July 6, 2026
President Metsola opened the 6-9 July plenary session with a moment of silence for the victims of the Venezuela earthquake. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Press conference: EU-Mexico agreements
July 6, 2026
The Foreign Affairs Committee and International Trade Committee rapporteurs will hold a joint press conference on Wednesday following plenary votes on two EU-Mexico agreements.Committee on Foreign AffairsCommittee on International Trade Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Military mobility: press conference on Wednesday at 10.30
July 6, 2026
Parliament’s co-rapporteurs Michał Szczerba and Roberts Zīle will brief journalists on new EU military mobility rules, ahead of possible interinstitutional talks.Committee on Security and DefenceCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Press briefing on this week’s plenary session
July 6, 2026
The European Parliament spokesperson will hold a last-minute briefing on the 6-9 July plenary session today at 16.30. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Press conference on updated air passenger rights on Tuesday at 14.00
July 3, 2026
After the final vote in the European Parliament on Tuesday, key EP negotiators Andrey Novakov and Virginijus Sinkevičius will brief journalists on the EU air passenger rights rules review.Committee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Press briefing on next week’s plenary session
July 2, 2026
Spokespersons for Parliament and for the political groups will hold a briefing on the 6-9 July plenary session, on Friday at 11.00 in Parliament’s Anna Politkovskaya press room. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP
Press release - Electricity grids: MEPs back plans to accelerate energy project permit process
July 2, 2026
The proposal adopted on Thursday will allow faster permitting for electricity grids and renewables projects, to help cut energy prices through the domestic supply of clean energy.Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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