Yesterday, the European Commission published preliminary figures on road traffic fatalities in 2025, reporting around 19,400 deaths. This represents a 3% decrease compared to 2024, amounting to a reduction of 580 fatalities on European roads. Given the increase in the number of vehicles on EU roads and the number of kilometres travelled, this is a […]
The EU’s crisis reserve is assisting Cyprus in its response to foot-and-mouth disease
Whilst Cyprus continues to grapple with the aftermath of February’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the European Commission has mobilised its strategic reserve of emergency supplies,rescEU, to support the ongoing response. The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via theEU Civil Protection Mechanism. It includes disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable coveralls, face masks, […]
Training course – SALTO Youth4Democracy – Italy
Are you a young person aged between 15 and 20 who wants to bring about change in your community? Do you want to have a greater influence on your local area and make your voice heard? Do you want to learn from other young people across Europe? This is a four-day international training module aimed […]
The Commission is urging EU countries to start preparing for winter amid energy disruptions in the Middle East
In light of the market volatility caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the European Commission is urging EU countries to begin the gas storage season and make preparations in a coordinated and timely manner ahead of next winter. The EU’s energy supply security remains safeguarded at this stage thanks to its low dependence […]
The EU and Australia are strengthening their ties through a trade and security and defence partnership agreement
The EU and Australia have announced the launch of an innovative Security and Defence Partnership. They have also concluded negotiations on an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) and agreed to launch formal negotiations on Australia’s participation in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation funding programme. Through these measures, the EU and […]
The EU will invest €330 million to accelerate fusion energy and support nuclear technologies and skills.
The European Commission has taken a decisive step forward in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the Euratom Research and Training Programme2026–2027. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme provides funding that complements Horizon Europe. The 2026–2027 Work Programme aims to strengthen the EU’s energy independence, competitiveness […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Commission and the United Nations Environment Programme reaffirm their commitment to science and global environmental cooperation
The European Commission and the United Nations reiterated their support for global environmental multilateralism at a meeting. The high-level meeting held in Brussels, where Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy,met with Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), enabled both institutions to align their […]