Yesterday, the Commission reported on the state of play on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024. Half-way through the transition period, important progress has been made both at EU level and by Member States, but further efforts are needed to address remaining challenges and ensure the EU’s new […]
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European Commission revises high-risk countries list to boost global efforts against financial crime
The European Commission has updated its list of high-risk jurisdictions presenting strategic deficiencies in their national anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regimes. EU entities covered by the AML framework are required to apply enhanced vigilance in transactions involving these countries. This is important to protect the EU financial system. A number […]
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European Commission gives green light to SES’s acquisition of Intelsat without conditions
The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. (‘Intelsat’) by SES S.A. (‘SES’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Both SES and Intelsat are global satellite network operators that own and operate geostationary […]
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Tenth EU-NATO report highlights joint efforts to strengthen cooperation in face of global security threats
The Council took note of the tenth progress report on the implementation of the 74 common proposals endorsed by the EU and NATO Councils on 6 December 2016 and 5 December 2017. The report confirms that NATO and the EU remain steadfast defenders of international peace and security and the rules-based international order. It stresses that shared security challenges […]
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EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025: powering Europe with clean and affordable energy
The European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 takes place from 10 to 12 June 2025, in Brussels and online. It brings together leading voices from the clean energy community and high-level speakers to exchange ideas, collaborate, and help shape Europe’s sustainable energy future. This is also a moment to take stock of the Commission’s latest efforts to boost sustainable and affordable energy. In 2022, […]
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50 arrested and 4 tonnes of cocaine seized in major anti-drug operation in Spain
Almost 50 suspects have been arrested in a large-scale operation supported by Europol against the largest criminal network operating in the Canary Islands (Spain). The investigation was led by Spanish authorities and also involved law enforcement from Portugal, Colombia, UK and USA. Results of the operation: 48 suspects arrested 3.8 tonnes of cocaine seized 29 […]
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New import surveillance tool to help EU prevent harmful trade diversion
The European Commission has set up a new surveillance tool to help protect the EU against sudden and potentially disruptive surges in imports. This system aims to prevent harmful trade diversion, which occurs when a significant amount of goods that cannot enter other markets due to high tariffs and other restrictions are redirected into the […]
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The mystery of why diseases do not affect men and women in the same way
It is no secret that men and women face unique health challenges because of their genes. But to truly understand and address these challenges, are we relying too much on genetic factors that affect diseases, symptoms and health outcomes? Beyond genetics and medical factors, what role do other factors play in the evolution of our […]
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More Than 770 Violations Detected in Cross-Border Road Transport Inspections
The European Labour Authority coordinated a week of joint inspections held in Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia and Spain. A total of 564 freight and passenger vehicles were checked, resulting in the detection of 774 infringements. About one third of the vehicles and drivers ended up with a “clean” check, i.e. no infringement identified. […]
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