The new regulations replace the measures due to expire on 30 June 2026 and will help to protect the EU steel industry from the negative effects of a global steel surplus. The regulation introduces lower import quotas by limiting duty-free import volumes to 18.3 million tonnes per year, representing a 47% reduction compared to the […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union 2026
Where inequality and discrimination persist, democracy cannot thrive. Equality is not optional; it is the foundation of free and resilient societies. However, around the world, too many LGBTI people continue to face violence, discrimination, hate speech and stigmatisation, and are targeted by disinformation campaigns, simply for being who they are. When the full enjoyment of […]
The EU continues to monitor the oil market and is preparing a response to the situation regarding jet fuel supplies
The meeting of the Oil Coordination Group brought together experts from the European Commission, EU member states, the International Energy Agency (IEA) and NATO, as well as representatives from the oil industry, to discuss the security of oil supply in Europe and the best way to coordinate efforts at EU level whilst the conflict in […]
High-Level Conference organised by the Cyprus EMN Presidency on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum
The High-Level Conference organised by the Cypriot Presidency of the European Migration Network (EMN), entitled ‘Taking Stock of the Pact on Migration and Asylum: From Strategy to Reality’, will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre in Nicosia on 19 and 20 May 2026. This two-day event will focus on the implementation of the Pact […]
The Committee of the Regions highlights the role of regions in research and technology infrastructure
The European Committee of the Regions (CoR), together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, organised a high-level seminar in Brussels on 5 May to discuss how the new European strategy for research and technology infrastructure can strengthen regional innovation ecosystems and boost the EU’s global competitiveness. The event, which took place at […]
A new EMN report examines digital inclusion and accessibility in legal migration procedures
A new report by the European Migration Network (EMN) entitled ‘Bridging the digital divide: digital services in legal migration procedures for accessibility and inclusion’examines how digital services can improve accessibility for applicants with disabilities and for those who are digitally disadvantaged. Based on contributions from 25 EMN member and observer countries, the report compares approaches […]
The Commission welcomes the Council of Europe’s statement on migration
The European Commission welcomes thepolitical declaration on migrationadopted today by the Council of Europe at the Ministerial Conference in Chisinau. The declaration highlights the importance of the European Convention on Human Rights and the values underpinning the Council of Europe, values which are shared by the EU. The declaration addresses several key issues in the […]
The Commission announces measures to better protect migrant workers and tackle illegal employment
The Commission has adopted two new reports on theDirective on sanctions against employers and theDirective on temporary workers. The aim isto assess efforts to ensure fair working conditions for third-country nationals, prevent the exploitation of migrants and combat illegal employment. As set out in theEuropean Strategy on Asylum and Migration of January 2026. Labour mobility, […]
The Council agrees on a partial mandate to promote culture, the media and democratic values
The Council has agreed its position on the main elements of the new AgoraEU programme for the promotion of culture, the media and civil society in Europe. The programme will be included in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), which will run from 2028 to 2034. The AgoraEU programme aims to promote common values such […]