The Commission approves €74 million in Spanish state aid to support shipping companies affected by rising fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a Spanish state aid scheme worth €74 million to support shipping companies affected by rising fuel prices due to the crisis in the Middle East. The scheme has been approved under the Temporary Framework for […]
New Charter boosts access for companies to cutting-edge research and technology infrastructures in Europe
The Commission has adopted a Charter of Access for Industrial Users to Research and Technology Infrastructures to speed up and simplify companies’ access to Europe’s world-class infrastructures. By putting forward a set of six principles, to be voluntarily endorsed by infrastructures, this initiative […]
EU state aid rules facilitate investment and social support
New guidelines from the European Commission set out how state aid rules allow EU Member States to facilitate investment and provide social assistance. These guidelines help Member States to plan state aid for investment and social support, as set out […]
The entry and exit system has been fully operational since 10 April 2026. Who is exempt?
The Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational at all external border crossing points within the Schengen area since 10 April 2026. Designed to modernise border management and enhance the EU’s security, the system has recorded more than 145 million entries […]
