Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
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EU-Egypt Dialogue on Security and Defence
On 31 March 2026, the first EU-Egypt Security and Defence Dialogue took place in Cairo. The establishment of this Dialogue was agreed at the 1st EU-Egypt Leaders’ Summit in October 2025 and represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation on a wide range of peace, security and defence issues of common interest, as envisaged in […]
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235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it […]
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Regulations on charging measurements come into force in the EU
The amended Measuring Instruments Directive comes into force today, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements at electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen refuelling stations. The expanded directive sets out harmonised requirements to help manufacturers of this type of infrastructure achieve cost savings and roll out their networks more quickly, whilst empowering consumers by enabling more accurate […]
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The Commission is investing around €400 million in postdoctoral researchers
The European Commission has launched the 2026 call for applicationsfor Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) postdoctoral fellowships, with a budget of €399.05 million. These fellowships support researchers who have completed a PhD to carry out their research abroad and acquire new skills in different disciplines and sectors. Researchers will benefit from working with cutting-edge scientific teams and […]
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New rules on integrity and transparency in the energy market
Two important sets of rules aimed at making energy markets more transparent and fair have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. One set of rules, a Delegated Regulation on insider information platforms and registered reporting mechanisms, concerns the authorisation procedure, the revocation of authorisations and the supervision of entities that report […]
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The Commission, EU countries and industry representatives are meeting to assess the situation in the oil market
At today’s extraordinary meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, representatives from the European Commission, EU member states and the industry provided an update on the state of the EU’s oil supply security, as disruptions in the Middle East enter their sixth week. Industry representatives taking part in the discussion reported that, for the time being, […]
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The Commission and Morocco launch a digital dialogue to strengthen strategic cooperation
The EU and the Kingdom of Morocco have today strengthened their relationship as strategic partners in the digital sphere by launching a digital dialogue between the EU and Morocco. This digital dialogue reflects a shared vision to harness the potential of digital, data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, with the aim of fostering a digital […]
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The Commission urges organisations to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform
The Commission is inviting applications from new experts wishing to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. This revamped platform will continue to work towards the Commission’s goal of achieving zero pollution. Earlier this year, the European Commission published themid-term review of the Zero Pollution Action Plan,which takes stock of the progress made since 2021. According […]
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