The European Union and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are stepping up their cooperation to support national authorities in responding to the Ebola outbreaks currently occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with the aim of rapidly containing transmission, protecting communities and strengthening preparedness in the region, ultimately saving lives. Thanks […]
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The Council sets out a new framework for science diplomacy
On 29 May, the Council adopted a Recommendation on the development of a new European Union framework for science diplomacy. The framework aims to strengthen the Union’s position as a global leader in science and technology and to use scientific cooperation to advance its foreign policy objectives. Science as a diplomatic tool The Recommendation emphasises […]
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The Commission approves Spain’s €9 billion capacity mechanism to ensure the security of electricity supply
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply in Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to generate, store or consume electricity flexibly and that electricity generation meets projected demand. The Spanish aid Spain notified the Commission of the introduction […]
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New scoreboard shows success of European startup policies
Europe’s startup and scaleup ecosystem has been growing steadily, according to the first-ever European Startup and Scaleup Scoreboard (ESSS) published last May 29 by the European Commission. The scoreboard reveals a clear trend: pro-startup policies drive real results. Since 2020, the baseline year for the Scoreboard, 20 out of 27 EU Member States have improved their […]
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The Commission approves €500 million in Spanish state aid for agricultural businesses affected by higher fertiliser prices
The European Commission has approved a Spanish state aid scheme worth €500 million to help agricultural businesses facing higher fertiliser prices due to the crisis in the Middle East. The scheme has been approved under the Temporary Framework for Aid in Response to the Crisis in the Middle East (METSAF), which the Commission adopted on […]
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The EU is making good progress towards its 2030 CO₂ emissions reduction target
In 2024, the EU set a target of achieving an annual injection capacity of 50 million tonnes in the EU’s geological CO₂ storage sites by 2030, with the aim of supporting carbon capture and storage projects, reducing industrial emissions and increasing the availability of such storage sites in Europe. The published report shows that significant […]
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Local leaders from the EU and Ukraine call for stronger partnerships at the Kyiv summit
On 26 May, the European Committee of the Regions joined Ukrainian and European local leaders in Kyiv to highlight the vital role played by cities and regions in ensuring that Ukraine remains resilient in the face of Russian attacks, as well as their importance in the country’s recovery and integration into the EU. The meeting, […]
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The Commission fines Temu €200 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has fined Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company failed to properly identify, analyse or assess the systemic risks arising from the sale of illegal products on its platform and the resulting harm to consumers in the European Union. The evidence available to the Commission indicates that it […]
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The committee is inviting comments on the multiannual fisheries plans
The European Commission is invitingcomments on the Multi-Annual Management Plans (MAMPs) for fisheries in the EU’s marine basins. The consultation period will run for four weeks on the Commission’s “Have Your Say” portal. The Commission is asking EU countries, the fishing industry, scientific institutions, non-governmental organisations, regional authorities and coastal communities to share their views […]
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