The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe’s research and innovation engine and global edge. This will drive cutting-edge science, accelerate the EU’s green and digital transitions, and enhance Europe’s competitiveness. The programme will help attract and retain top researchers in Europe […]
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Commission invests €1.25 billion in researchers
Europe is stepping up its ambition to cement the position of a global leader in research. New calls worth over €1.25 billion in 2025 under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) open doors for new talents. The funding will support cutting edge research and focus on developing research talent, fostering international collaboration, and connecting science with society, with targeted support […]
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Encarna Samitier, Marta García Aller and Lluís Tovar, recipients of the Salvador de Madariaga 2025 Award
The winners of the 31st edition of the Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Prize are announced today. This year’s winners are: Encarna Samitier, from 20 minutos, in the written press category; Marta García Aller, contributor to Onda Cero, in the radio category; and Lluís Tovar, from Telecinco, in the television category. Jury deliberations In the […]
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The Commission takes five countries to the CJEU for failing to comply with the Digital Services Regulation.
The European Commission has decided to refer the Czech Republic, Spain, Cyprus, Poland and Portugal to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to designate and empower a national digital services coordinator and to lay down rules on penalties for infringements under the Digital Services Regulation [Regulation (EU) 2022/2065]. The Digital Services […]
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The sports world turns out to celebrate Europe Day
The world of sport is coming together this week to celebrate Europe Day (9 May) with the #SportwithEurope campaign, organised by the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Consejo Superior de Deportes. Several federations from different sports will show their support, in their respective competitions, for the symbols of the European Union, such as […]
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European Parliament fast-tracks vote on flexibility measures for carmakers
On Tuesday, MEPs agreed to use the urgent procedure for a targeted change to CO2 emission performance standards for new cars and vans. The current rules set annual targets, covering five-year periods, for reducing average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans across the EU fleet. From 2025, an annual CO2 emission reduction target of 15% compared […]
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Commission approves €612 million in Portuguese aid for energy-intensive companies
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €612 million Portuguese scheme to lower electricity levy rates for energy-intensive companies. The scheme intends to reduce the risk that these energy-intensive companies relocate their activities to countries outside the EU with less ambitious climate policies. An energy-intensive company is a business that consumes […]
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Updated rules for safer roads, less air pollution and digital vehicle documents
For better road safety and air quality across the EU, the Commission is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU’s road safety and vehicle registration rules. The new rules will take into account the growing presence of electric vehicles and adapt to emerging technologies. They will introduce enhanced inspections, including periodic technical inspections for electric vehicles and advanced driver-assistance […]
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Commission finds Apple and Meta in breach of the Digital Markets Act
Last 23 April, the European Commission found that Apple breached its anti-steering obligation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and that Meta breached the DMA obligation to give consumers the choice of a service that uses less of their personal data. Therefore, the Commission has fined Apple and Meta with €500 million and €200 million […]
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