The jury for the sixth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Journalism Prize has shortlisted ten investigative reports for this year’s award. Lock-up migrants in a cage in Albania: Italy does it, the Netherlands wants to do it De Correspondent (Netherlands); War Made Sustainable: how green investment funds bankroll the arms industry with EU backing […]
2026 Rule of Law Report strengthens Europe’s prosperity, security and democratic resilience
Last July 17, the European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, assessing the state of the rule of law across all EU Member States, as well as four candidate countries: Albania, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. The rule of law underpins Europe’s prosperity, democracy and security. Independent justice systems, effective anti-corruption frameworks, […]
Europeans are calling for stronger measures on online child safety, democratic resilience, defence and the energy transition
A newly published Eurobarometer survey reveals that Europeans are extremely concerned about the risks children face on social media. Given the growing reliance on these platforms, the public believes that greater protection and more robust measures are needed to combat disinformation. Furthermore, in light of global challenges, Europeans are calling for greater democratic participation, stronger […]
Camp – Rebooting Democracy – Croatia
Democracy re:boot Camp is a pan-European in-person programme designed to strengthen democratic resilience by empowering a new generation of leaders. Organised by D-Hub and the ERSTE Foundation, the 2026 edition will take place from 24 to 28 September on the island of Cres, Croatia. Who can apply? Aged 18–28 Based in Europe Active involvement in […]
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 […]
Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026
Today, 9 May, Europeans are celebrating Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it and ushered in an unprecedented era of peace, democracy, prosperity, integration and cooperation across the continent. In 2026, Europe Day will also mark two important […]
The Commission welcomes the full implementation of the Entry-Exit System
Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
The Commission and Morocco launch a digital dialogue to strengthen strategic cooperation
The EU and the Kingdom of Morocco have today strengthened their relationship as strategic partners in the digital sphere by launching a digital dialogue between the EU and Morocco. This digital dialogue reflects a shared vision to harness the potential of digital, data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, with the aim of fostering a digital […]
Training courses – EU Democracy: Politics and Policies – Portugal
Discover the dynamic and singular political landscape of the European Union through this Spring Intensive Training on EU democracy challenges, a multidisciplinary programme designed for ambitious students and scholars. Immerse yourself in the intricacies of EU party politics, decision-making processes and pivotal policies. Engage with cutting-edge scientific insights and provocative debates to critically analyse threats […]