The EU and its Member States intend to make a substantial pledge for additional relief, recovery, and reconstruction in Turkey, as well as additional relief, recovery, and rehabilitation in Syria. The EU urges other international partners and global donors to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Turkey and Syria in these trying times by mobilising […]
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European Union updates its Maritime Security strategy
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats. They have also adopted an updated Action Plan through which the Strategy will be implemented. Maritime security is vital to the European Union and […]
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European Commission launches call for applications for Global Gateway Business Advisory Group
The European Commission has launched a call for applications for up to 60 participants to join the Global Gateway Business Advisory Group. The group will bring together directors or senior leaders of European companies and trade associations to exchange views on the development of the Global Gateway with the President of the European Commission and […]
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EU presidents call for accelerated efforts: “Let’s channel Europe’s savings into growth”
The EU is committed to accelerating the green and digital transformation. Decisions taken will affect the next generation. It is our collective responsibility to do the right thing. Building a zero-emission industry, improving technological competitiveness and diversifying supply chains will be important factors for Europe’s continued prosperity and strategic sovereignty in the coming decades. The […]
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EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. It shows once again the EU’s determination to become climate […]
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European Digital Identity, Do you know its benefits?
Improved rules for the European Digital Identity – a personal digital wallet for EU citizens – will make it easier for people to access public services and make online transactions. What is the European Digital Identity? The European Digital Identity (eID) enables the mutual recognition of national electronic identification schemes across borders. It allows EU […]
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Commission approves changes to Spain’s regional aid map 2022-2027
The European Commission has approved the revision of Spain’s regional aid map for the period from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2027 under the Regional Aid Guidelines, in accordance with EU state aid rules. On March 17, 2022, the Commission approved the regional aid map 2022-2027 for Spain and on December 20, 2022, the […]
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EU-funded project could incorporate touch sense into virtual reality
New technologies can bring the sense of touch to virtual reality and create a more immersive experience. Although virtual reality (VR) is often associated with gaming and the metaverse, it can have a huge impact on a variety of industries. For example, surgeons can use it to perform complex surgical techniques and even perform operations […]
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The European Commission announces more than 116M € of investment in strategic projects under the new LIFE Program
The Commission announced an investment of over €116 million for the new LIFE Programme‘s Strategic Projects. The funding will help eight major projects in Belgium, Estonia, Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovakia and Finland reach their climate and environmental targets. The projects are expected to mobilise significant additional funds from other EU funding sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research funds, in addition to national funds […]
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