The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
The committee is inviting comments on the multiannual fisheries plans
The European Commission is invitingcomments on the Multi-Annual Management Plans (MAMPs) for fisheries in the EU’s marine basins. The consultation period will run for four weeks on the Commission’s “Have Your Say” portal. The Commission is asking EU countries, the fishing industry, scientific institutions, non-governmental organisations, regional authorities and coastal communities to share their views […]
The EU signs a protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism and strengthens global efforts to combat terrorism
On 26 May, the European Union signed the Protocol amending the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism, marking a historic step towards a common pan-European definition of terrorist offences. The Protocol amends the definition of ‘terrorist offences’ in the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism. It introduces a […]
The Commission’s report shows that the Schengen Area remains resilient and is well-prepared for future challenges
The Commission has published its fifth report on the state of the Schengen area, which reviews progress made in the Schengen area over the past year and sets out priorities for the coming year. The Schengen area continues to demonstrate its ability to adapt, thanks to collective efforts at both EU and national level. The […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act
The European Commission welcomes the historic political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) reached by the Council and the European Parliament. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening the resilience of the European healthcare sector, preventing medicine shortages and improving the security of supply of essential medicines across the EU. The CMA will […]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it […]
The Commission, EU countries and industry representatives are meeting to assess the situation in the oil market
At today’s extraordinary meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, representatives from the European Commission, EU member states and the industry provided an update on the state of the EU’s oil supply security, as disruptions in the Middle East enter their sixth week. Industry representatives taking part in the discussion reported that, for the time being, […]
The EU and Montenegro have provisionally closed the chapter on trans-European networks in the accession negotiations
The 26th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro provisionally closed the accession negotiations on Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks). In the current geopolitical context, enlargement is, more than ever, a geostrategic investment in peace, security, stability and prosperity. I am pleased to see that another chapter of negotiations with Montenegro is being closed today, at […]
Fisheries and aquaculture: Council agrees its negotiating position on a new framework for statistics
The Council has agreed on a mandate to open negotiations with the European Parliament on a Regulation establishing a new European framework for fisheries and aquaculture statistics. The new framework will modernise the collection and use of statistical data on fisheries and aquaculture across the European Union, thereby enabling the use of reliable and timely […]