The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external border crossing points within the Schengen area since 10 April 2026. Designed to modernise border management and enhance the EU’s security, the system has recorded more than 145 million entries and exits since its launch. The EES applies to non-EU nationals travelling to the Schengen […]
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European Union and Seychelles renew agreement granting EU fishing vessels access to Seychelles’ waters
Last July 27, the EU and Seychelles signed a new protocol to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement granting EU vessels access to Seychelles’ waters for a period of four years to fish 55,000 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species per year. Tuna is the most consumed aquatic product in the European Union, at 2.68 […]
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The EU is sending aircraft and firefighters to tackle the devastating forest fires ravaging France and Spain
The EU has deployed assistance to France and Spain through the European Civil Protection Mechanism (ECPM) in response to the forest fires that have triggered one of the largest evacuation operations in Europe, displacing more than 300,000 people in both countries. In France, the EU has deployed seven aeroplanes and four helicopters from the Czech […]
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International investigation supported by Europol and Eurojust dismantles online fraud criminal network
Thanks to the EU coordinated investigation by Europol and Eurojust, a very large criminal network of telephone fraud has been dismantled in Albania. The criminal network has operated several call centres in Tirana, Albania, and caused at least EUR 50 million in financial losses. These call centres were professionally set up and organised, closely resembling legitimate businesses. Fraudsters contacted people under false […]
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New EU energy regulations: cleaner and safer energy and greater consumer protection
New rules for the electricity and gas markets are coming into force across the EU. Their aim is to achieve a cleaner, safer and more resilient European energy system. They protect citizens from fluctuations in energy prices and give them greater rights and control over their energy choices. Revised electricity market rules: more choice and […]
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The committee has made a preliminary finding that TikTok breached the Digital Services Act by failing to ensure that accounts were safe for minors
On 24 July, the European Commission sent TikTok some preliminary findings indicating that TikTok accounts held by minors do not meet the safety standards required by the Digital Services Act (DSA). On TikTok, minors can set their account to public. This means that any user, even those without a TikTok account, will be able to […]
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Commission invites comments on draft new rescue and restructuring State aid guidelines
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft of new Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial undertakings in difficulty (‘Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines’). The new version will align the existing Guidelines with current social, market and technological conditions. The Commission invites Member States and all other interested parties to comment on the draft […]
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21st round of sanctions: the EU deals a heavy blow to Russia’s energy, financial and cryptocurrency sectors
On 23 July, the Council approved the 21st package of restrictive measures against Russia in response to its war of aggression against Ukraine. This package includes tough economic sanctions targeting the sectors that have the greatest impact on the Russian economy and on its ability to finance its war of aggression against Ukraine, and the […]
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The Commission approves advance payments for Malta, Portugal and Spain under the EUSF to help them recover from the storms
The European Commission has approved advance payments totalling 103.6 million euros for Malta, Portugal and Spain under the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF), with the aim of alleviating the financial burden of reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by the devastating storms that struck these countries in January and February 2026. The advance payments have […]
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