The European Commission has allocated nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine to support its financing needs and maintain public administration, as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. European Union and Ukraine flags outside the Europa Building in Brussels in February 2024. Image: @EUCouncil / X This is the seventh disbursement under […]
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Commission adopts temporary adjustments to Basel III Market Risk Rules to safeguard EU banks’ competitiveness
To ensure that the EU banking sector benefits from a level playing field with international competitors, the European Commission has introduced targeted, time-limited amendments to its implementation of the new market risk capital framework for banks. The measures will apply for three years from 1 January 2027. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), part […]
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EU-Western Balkans Summit highlights enlargement as a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, stability and security
Last June 5, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola joined leaders from Member States and the six Western Balkan partners at the EU-Western Balkans Summit. The Summit was hosted by Montenegro in Tivat. Leaders took stock of […]
Read MoreUkraine: MEPs welcome reform efforts amid the ongoing war
MEPs are optimistic about the reforms linked to EU accession carried out by the Ukrainian government, and insist that Ukrainians must determine the terms for peace with Russia. European Union and Ukraine flags outside the Europa Building in Brussels in February 2024. Image: @EUCouncil / X On Wednesday, theCommittee on Foreign Affairs adopted, by 54 […]
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The Commission has decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose agreed legislation
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive [Directive (EU) 2023/959] into national law. The Commission has also decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court for failing to transpose the revised […]
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The 2026 European Women Innovators Award celebrates visionary women
The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
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The Commission is launching the OceanEye initiative to put the EU at the forefront of ocean observation.
The European Commission has adopted OceanEye to expand the EU’s role in ocean observation. This initiative aims to position the EU as the world’s leading provider of ocean information, contributing 35% of the global ocean observation system by 2035 and securing 35% of the ocean observation technology market. The ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s […]
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The Spring 2026 European Semester package sets out a roadmap for promoting economic resilience and social cohesion across the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2026 Spring Package of the European Semester. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, the package sets out policy guidelines for Member States, with a particular focus on strengthening competitiveness, strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and EU cohesion, whilst maintaining fiscal sustainability. The 2026 cycle of the European Semester provides […]
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The Commission issues opinions on temporary internal border controls within the Schengen area
The Commission has issued opinions on the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls by Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, SloveniaandSweden. Whilst EU law allows for the temporary reintroduction of internal border controls under certain conditions, it also requires the Commission to issue an opinion where such controls last for more than 12 […]
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