In light of the growing climate risks facing the Mediterranean, 43 countries have launched the development of the region’s first Climate Action Plan within the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). The initiative was announced during the UPM’s third Mediterranean Green Week, held from 30 June to 3 July 2026, and represents a […]
The Commission’s reports highlight the growth of European SMEs and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
On 22 June 2026, the European Commission published the Annual Report on European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 2025/2026 and a new report on women entrepreneurs in Europe. Both reports provide new data to support future policies, initiatives and funding measures for small and medium-sized enterprises. The Annual Report shows that Europe’s 34 million SMEs […]
37 Europe Direct centres bring the European Union closer to citizens in Spain from 1 January 2026
A new generation of Europe Direct centres is available to all citizens. On 29 and 30 January, Europe Direct centres and European Documentation Centres met to address the challenges of communicating European issues to citizens in our country. Madrid, 2 February 2026.- The new generation of EUROPE DIRECT centres is now up and running. A […]
Participation – Your Voice, Our 2030 Campaign
The European Youth Card Association is running a short campaign called “Your voice, our 2030” together with the EYCA Youth Panel. Their goal is to collect stories from at least 2030 young people across Europe on the issues that matter most to them. These stories will be shared directly with European institutions to ensure future […]
Volunteering – Become a Cross-Border Ambassador
The Cross-Border Ambassadors programme is seeking young people aged 18–30 who want to represent their border region, share their experiences, and work with European Commission officials and other Ambassadors. As part of the programme, you’ll help raise awareness about cross-border challenges and solutions, and play a role in shaping EU cross-border cooperation. What it is […]
EP considers budget proposal insufficient to meet Europe’s challenges
MEPs warn that the 1.26% ceiling will force cuts as debt repayments loom and warn about the long-term budget presented by the Commission. Parliament’s co-rapporteurs for the multiannual financial framework (MFF), Siegfried Mureșan (EPP, Romania) and Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal), together with the co-rapporteurs for own resources,Sandra Gómez López (S&D, Spain) and Danuše Nerudová (EPP, […]
An ambitious budget for a stronger Europe: 2028-2034
Last July 16, the European Commission presented its proposal for an ambitious and dynamic Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), amounting to almost EUR 2 trillion (or 1.26% of the EU’s gross national income on average between 2028 and 2034). This framework will equip Europe with a long-term investment budget matching its ambitions to be an independent, […]
Participation – German Baltic Conference – Latvia
Call for young Europeans passionate about making their voice heard by politicians and willing to connect with like-minded peers dedicated to enhancing youth representation and their ideas. If you are interested in the importance of security and the role of youth in addressing and responding to today’s security challenges, join the German-Baltic Conference in Riga, […]
EU addressing military mobility challenges
To improve the movement of military troops, equipment and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and the EU’s High Representative, have started discussions with stakeholders to develop a Military Mobility Package. This package will address existing infrastructure bottlenecks, procedural obstacles, and capability gaps. It forms part of broader efforts to strengthen […]