The European Union has notified the Mercosur countries of the instrument for the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement. By sending its ‘note verbale’ to Paraguay, the legal depositary of Mercosur treaties, the European Commission has taken the final procedural step required for the provisional application of the agreement, in accordance with the […]
The Commission launches the EU Maritime and Port Industrial Strategies
The European Commission has adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Ports Strategyto boost competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resiliencein the EU’s maritime sector. These strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a maritime continent, with the largest maritime area in the world. Its shipbuilding sector is a world leader in […]
Post-2030 renewable energy framework: Consultations begin
The Commission has launched afour-week call for evidence and a twelve-week open public consultationto gather views that will help shape the EU’s legislative framework for renewable energy over the next decade. As announced in theCommission’s Work Programme for 2026(COM/2025/870), the Commission plans to present a framework for renewable energy for the coming decade. Its aim […]
The EU and the UN are demonstrating an innovative partnership to tackle ever-evolving terrorist threats
The European Union and the United Nations brought together policymakers, practitioners and international partners in Brussels to highlight the impact of their JointEU-UNMechanismagainst Global Terrorist Threats is an innovative mechanism that provides tailored support to countries facing complex security challenges. Funded by the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) and implemented by theUnited Nations Office […]
The Commission is launching a call for experts to advance work on Europe’s water resilience
The European Commission is today launching a call for experts to join the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform. By supporting the implementation of the European Water Resilience Strategy, the Platform will help to create a sustainable, resilient, smart and competitive water economy in Europe. The Platform will serve as a forum for dialogue and expertise to […]
‘European Guanxi’, the Spanish winner of the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize
The ‘European Guanxi’ project is the winner of the 2026 European Charlemagne Youth Prize in Spain. This initiative, driven by young professionals, researchers and students, aims to strengthen dialogue and understanding between Europe and China through analysis, debate and networking. Founded in Barcelona in September 2020 and with a presence across Europe and China, the […]
MEPs support the reduction of tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products.
On Thursday, the Committee on International Trade adopted its position on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the Turnberry trade agreement between the EU and the US. MEPs on the Committee on International Trade adopted their position ontwo legislative proposalsthat remove most tariffs on industrial and agricultural products from the United States, with 29 […]
The Council supports the move to take bio-based innovations from the laboratory to production
The Council adopted last March 17 conclusions on the EU’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which welcome the vision of a competitive and sustainable bioeconomy by 2040, promote the use of circular and bio-based solutions across all relevant sectors—as non-fossil alternatives—and support innovation and investment. The bioeconomy uses renewable biological resources, such as plants, animals and microorganisms, […]
The Commission is providing an additional €189 million under the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova
The European Commission hasreleased€189 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, following the successful completion of 24 reforms. This highlights the significant progress the country has made on its path towards EU integration. Of this amount, €173 million will be paid directly into the state budget and €16 million will be used to […]