The European Commission has concluded negotiations with Ecuador on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). This SIFA, the first negotiated with a Latin American country, will be instrumental in promoting EU investments in Ecuador. The deal will support the creation of a more transparent and efficient business environment in Ecuador by addressing challenges such as […]
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The EU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation until 2050.
The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest around €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation to reduce exposure to increasing climate risks and improve resilience, according to a new study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and funded by Horizon Europe. Investing in our future Investing […]
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25 years of the European Union Military Staff
For the past 25 years, the European Union Military Staff (EUMS) has served as the primary source of the European Union’s military expertise, providing essential support across all Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) domains at the political-strategic and military-strategic levels. As an integral component of the EU’s Integrated Approach to conflict and crisis and […]
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Stability and Growth Pact: Council opens excessive deficit procedure for Finland
The Council has opened an excessive deficit procedure (EDP) for Finland. It has also adopted a recommendation to Finland outlining the net expenditure path and timetable that the country must follow to end its excessive deficit by 2028. The EDP mechanism aims to ensure that EU Member States maintain or restore discipline in their public […]
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The European Parliament defends air passengers’ rights
Compensation for delays of three hours or more, with no change in the amount Companies must provide travellers with a pre-filled form for compensation and refunds Hand luggage at no extra cost: one personal item and one small piece of luggage Adults travelling with children under 14 and passengers accompanying persons with reduced mobility must […]
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The Commission supports the EU agri-food sector with €160 million
The European Commission has launched a series of calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality agri-food products in the European Union and around the world. Up to €160 million will be made available through grants to co-finance programmes proposed by producer groups and other agri-food trade organisations, both in […]
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The EU must respond decisively to any form of coercion against its Member States.
Greenland should not be used as a tool to divide the European Union The EU’s global political influence does not reflect its economic power Enlargement: a geostrategic investment in regional security and stability Parliament calls for increased and coordinated defence spending Call for a unified EU response to US threats to Greenland’s sovereignty The EU […]
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EU supports digital connectivity with simpler and harmonised rules in Digital Networks Act
The European Commission proposed the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernise, simplify and harmonise EU rules on connectivity networks. The current rules must be updated to create the conditions for operators to invest into rolling out advanced fibre and mobile networks. High-capacity networks enable innovative tech, like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud. The widespread availability of […]
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Commission announces €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026
The European Commission has announced its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, at a time when 239 million people need assistance and major donors are cutting funding. Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib, brings this commitment to Davos today, seeking to mobilise private sector finance and innovative solutions that can complement public funding and […]
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