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EU launches humanitarian air bridge after Myanmar earthquake

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and the broader region, the EU is channelling further assistance to strengthen relief efforts. This includes sending 80 tonnes of tents, child protection kits, health...

Commission presents a European internal security strategy

 The Commission has presented ProtectEU, a new European internal security strategy to support EU countries in guaranteeing security for its citizens. It sets out a workplan with a stronger legal framework, better information...

EU Parliament Tackles Steel Industry, Fundamental Rights, and Budget Priorities in Plenary Session

Strasbourg, 2 April 2025 – The European Parliament convenes today for a busy plenary session, addressing critical issues ranging from the future of the EU’s steel industry to threats to fundamental rights in Hungary,...

EU Stands Firm on Human Rights Amid Global Challenges, Kallas Tells European Parliament

Strasbourg, April 1, 2025 – In a powerful address to the European Parliament plenary session on the 2024 Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World, High Representative and Vice-President Kaja Kallas...

Political Turmoil Spans Continents: Dutch “Ribbons Debacle” and Trump’s Third-Term Ambitions

April 1, 2025 – From The Hague to Washington, D.C., political storms are brewing, shaking the foundations of governance on both sides of the Atlantic. In the Netherlands, a seemingly trivial dispute over ribbons...

The transformative power of AI

Welcome address by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the ECB conference on “The transformative power of AI: economic implications and challenges” in Frankfurt, Germany. Frankfurt, 1 April 2025 It is a pleasure to welcome...

EU supports projects to carry out reforms and improve citizens’ lives

Commission has approved a new round of 135 projects under the Technical Support Instrument (‘TSI'), to support Member States to prepare, design and implement a total of 390 reforms in 2025. The selected projects will...

Commission pays an advance of €100 Million to Spain for post-DANA storm recovery

The Commission has today paid an advance of €100 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to Spain to help finance its recovery efforts following the October 2024 DANA storm in Valencia. This...

European Urban Initiative: 20 innovative projects selected to transform cities across Europe

The European Commission and the Hauts-de-France Region, as the Entrusted Entity for the European Urban Initiative (EUI), have announced the results of the third call for innovative actions. With €94 million in funding...

President Costa to travel to Paris, Strasbourg, and Samarkand (31 March – 4 April)

The President of the European Council, António Costa will be in France to attend the SOS Ocean! conference in Paris on 31 March, before going to Strasbourg for the plenary session of the...

Weekly schedule of President António Costa

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 31 March-6 April 2025. Source link

EIB to provide $110 million to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy investments

$110 million loan to Banco del Estado de Chile to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy investments for small and medium businesses and industries among others, including the value chain companies for critical...

EU supports the EU wine sector to cope with market uncertainties

Today, the European Commission is proposing a range of measures  to ensure Europe's wine sector remains competitive, resilient, and a vital economic force in the decades to come. The sector is facing several challenges like shifting consumer...

Bologna wins European Mobility Week Award for making sustainable mobility more accessible

Last night, at the European Mobility Week Award ceremony, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, presented Bologna with the European Mobility Week Award and Pěšky městem, a Czech association, with the Mobility Action Award. Both awards aim to promote awareness...

EU invests over €1 billion in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital skills

The Commission will allocate €1.3 billion for the deployment of critical technologies that are strategically important for the future of Europe and the continent's tech sovereignty through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) work programme for 2025...

ECCC to finance EUR 390 million in cybersecurity projects under Digital Europe Programme for 2025-2027

Priorities for investment range from new technologies for cybersecurity, including on AI and post-quantum transition, to actions for improving EU cyber resilience and supporting SMEs. The adoption of the DEP WP 2025-2027 constitutes a...

EU’s cohesion policy: Council sets out clear guidelines for the future

he Council today approved conclusions setting out its position on key aspects for cohesion and the future of EU’s cohesion policy. The conclusions will serve as a basis for discussions in the coming months and...

Belarus, EU restricts 25 individuals and 7 more entities related to repressive regime of Lukashenka

Belarus: EU lists further 25 individuals and 7 entities in the context of the so-called presidential election and for supporting the repressive regime of Lukashenka The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on an...

EU-Central Asia: 20th Ministerial meeting held in Ashgabat

The European Union and the five Central Asian countries reaffirmed their strong political commitment to strengthening engagement and deepening cooperation during the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and...

EU pledges €3.4 billion to combat global malnutrition

Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally. This commitment builds on the EU's ongoing...

EIOPA proposes one-to-one capital requirements for EU insurers’ crypto asset holdings

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its technical advice to the European Commission, recommending that a one-to-one capital requirement be applied consistently to all crypto holdings of EU (re)insurers....

Getting EU ready to prevent and respond to crises

The Commission has presented the Preparedness Union Strategy to boost the EU’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats such as geopolitical tensions and conflicts, cybersecurity and information risks, and climate change...

Survey confirms Europe’s citizens want the EU to protect them and act in unity | News

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “Two thirds of Europeans want the EU to play a greater role in their protection. This is a clear call for action which we will answer. Europe...

EU engages further with young people through online debate, survey and youth report

The Commission is launching a new online debate on the Citizens' Engagement Platform, alongside the publication of the 2024 EU Youth Report and the latest Eurobarometer survey on young people's views. The debate builds on the...

Road safety: deal for modern EU driving licence rules | News

The agreement on an update of EU driving licence directive reached on early Tuesday morning is intended to improve road safety in Europe, with almost 20,000 lives lost on EU roads annually. Training on...
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