The new regulations replace the measures due to expire on 30 June 2026 and will help to protect the EU steel industry from the negative effects of a global steel surplus. The regulation introduces lower import quotas by limiting duty-free import volumes to 18.3 million tonnes per year, representing a 47% reduction compared to the […]
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The EU continues to monitor the oil market and is preparing a response to the situation regarding jet fuel supplies
The meeting of the Oil Coordination Group brought together experts from the European Commission, EU member states, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and NATO, as well as representatives from the oil industry, to discuss the security of oil supply in Europe and the best way to coordinate efforts at EU level whilst the conflict in […]
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The Commission launches the European Housing Alliance
The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, is inviting Member States, regions, cities and other stakeholders across the EU to join the first European Housing Alliance. This historic initiative aims to strengthen cooperation, mutual learning and the exchange of best practices on housing across the EU. It will contribute to the on-the-ground implementation […]
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The Commission approves a €5 billion German state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industry
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help industrial companies decarbonise their production processes. This scheme contributes to achieving Germany’s energy and climate targets, as well asthe EU’s objectives of sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. The German plan Eligible projects must involve fundamental technological changes and replace […]
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The EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement is now provisionally in force
The provisional application of the Agreement on International Trade (AIT) will create new opportunities, boosting exports of industrial goods, services and agri-food products to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. It will eliminate or drastically reduce tariffs on key exports such as cars and pharmaceuticals, and provides for an initial tariff reduction for most agri-food products, […]
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Oil and gas coordination groups take stock of the situation in the oil and gas markets
Experts from the European Commission, EU member states and the International Energy Agency (IEA) met today in the Gas and Oil Coordination Groups to discuss the state of the EU’s gas and oil supply security in Europe, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its third month. The Gas Coordination Group confirmed that the […]
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EU long-term budget: MEPs call for a 10% increase to support the EU’s priorities
On Wednesday, MEPs confirmed their negotiating position on the EU budget for the period 2028–2034, including a breakdown of the amounts they wish to allocate to each EU funding programme. The EU budget for the period 2028–2034 (the multiannual financial framework – MFF) should be set at 1.27% of the EU’s gross national income (GNI), […]
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The Commission is consulting Member States on the proposal for a Temporary Crisis Framework
The European Commission is seeking the views of Member States on a draft proposal for a Temporary Framework for State Aid to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis, as announced by President Ursula von der Leyenon 13 April 2026. The draft proposal is based on Article 107(3)(c) of the Treaty […]
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The Commission is carrying out unannounced antitrust inspections in the chocolate confectionery sector
The European Commission is conducting unannounced antitrust inspections in two Member States at the premises of a company operating in the chocolate confectionery sector. The Commission fears that the company under investigation may have breached EU antitrust rules prohibiting cartels and restrictive business practices, as well as abuses of a dominant market position (Articles 101 […]
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