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European Accessibility Act enters into force
From 28 June, the emergency number 112, banks, public transport and other services must be accessible to all European citizens, especially the 100 million people with disabilities living in the…
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EU leaders discuss how to strengthen the EU’s position on the global stage
At the European Council meeting on June 26 and 27, leaders focused on how to ramp up EU defence readiness and boost competitiveness. They also discussed ongoing efforts towards achieving…
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Flying the EU flag for 40 years!
The flag of the European Union is turning 40 this June. Its 12 gold stars on a blue background are instantly recognisable and synonymous with the European project that unites…
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Investigation ‘Calypso’: EPPO strikes criminal networks flooding EU with fraudulent Chinese imports
Tons of goods illegally imported through port of Piraeus, €700 million in losses(Luxembourg, 26 June 2025) – A coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Athens (Greece),…
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European rural areas face higher levels of energy poverty
Around 48 million Europeans are unable to keep their homes warm, according to a new report. Rural areas in the EU experience higher levels of energy poverty, especially in Bulgaria,…
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Global leaders unite in support of immunisation, health security and prosperity
The EU has co-hosted with the Gates Foundation the Gavi 6.0 Pledging Summit, dedicated to securing investments in vaccination programmes. Donors pledged over €7.7 billion towards a target budget of…
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EUBAM Libya: Council extends mandate for two further years
The Council renewed the mandate of EUBAM Libya for two years until 30 June 2027. Source link
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SRB statement: Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance political agreement
The SRB welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and EU Member States on the Crisis Management and Deposit Insurance (CMDI) reform. This important reform has the potential…
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EU Space Act: enhancing market access and space safety
The European Commission has proposed ambitious new measures to make Europe's space sector cleaner, safer and more competitive.Europe’s space rules are currently fragmented, holding back innovation, reducing the European market…
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Call for proposals for Operational Digital Platforms is now open
Today the European Union has officially launched a call for proposals that will award €20 million of grants to "Operational Digital Platforms" as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)…