In 2021, the EU set up the NextGenerationEU (NGEU) fund – worth around €800 billion – to prop up the economies of its member states during and following the COVID–19 pandemic. While the money has been flowing to member states, the flow is slow and set to end in 2026. There is also a catch – it is […]
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Meet the winners of the European Union Prize for Literature 2024
The jury of the European Union Prize of Literature has announced the laureates of the 2024 edition of the prize at the Brussels Book Fair. For the 2024 edition, emerging authors from 13 countries had been nominated by their country. An international jury composed of seven literary personalities have announced the winner of the Grand Prix and […]
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European Commission launches call for proposals for EU Agri-Food Chain Observatory
The European Commission has launched a call for applications to set up the EU Agri-Food Chain Observatory (“AFCO”). The creation of this Observatory, which will examine production costs, margins and commercial practices, was announced in mid-March as one of the measures to strengthen the position of farmers in the food supply chain and to reinforce […]
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CORDIS: Boosting Europe’s wine sector with artificial intelligence
The introduction of precision farming in vineyards could help winegrowers to increase production efficiency and the competitiveness of this important sector. Today, the agricultural sector as a whole is under intense pressure. Farmers not only have to feed a growing world population, but also work more sustainably to protect the environment for future generations. Climate […]
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Rwanda: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the occasion of the 30th commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi
Last 7 April 2024 marked the 30th commemoration of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. On this solemn, tragic occasion, the European Union joins the Rwandan nation and its people in the remembrance of the over 1 million men, women and children who were murdered in a campaign of deliberate atrocities. The EU expresses […]
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Moda re-: promoting sustainable and solidarity-based consumption with EU funding
The representation of the European Community in Spain has interviewed the director of Moda re-, a sustainable and supportive project, which is supported byNextGenerationEUfunds . With the change of season comes the time to change wardrobe. And with it, the opportunity to rethink our clothing consumption. Textile consumption in Europe Every year, the EU […]
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EU and US continue strong trade and technology cooperation at a time of global challenges
The EU and the United States held the sixth meeting of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Leuven, Belgium. The meeting allowed ministers to build on ongoing work and present new deliverables of the TTC after two and a half years of cooperation. The TTC is a key forum for close cooperation on transatlantic […]
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CORDIS: Reducing emissions from maritime transport
Retrofitting ships with innovative engine and propulsion technologies can help achieve operational efficiencies, and significantly reduce emissions. While shipping plays a critical role in the global economy, it is also a large and growing source of pollution. In 2018, global emissions from maritime transport represented 1 076 million tonnes of CO2, and were responsible for […]
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Lobbying EU lawmakers: fair game?
Lobbying is an essential democratic tool that allows organisations and individuals to provide input for policy and decision-making. However, without transparency mechanisms, it can result in undue influence, unfair competition, and even corruption. The EU’s lawmakers – the Commission, Parliament and Council – have signed up to the EU transparency register, a central entry point […]
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