On 4 July, the Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, was in Cairo, Egypt, where she took part in the 10th Summit of Speakers of Parliaments of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (UPM). The Summit brings together elected representatives and senior officials from the Euro-Mediterranean region and reaffirms the commitment to […]
The Commission is proposing five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe’s industrial capabilities
The European Commission has proposed five new large-scale projects, known as European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI),to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities through the joint development of key military systems. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and anti-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and missile defence; and […]
The Climate Action Plan for the Mediterranean is launched
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 […]
2.5 billion euros of revenue from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme is being invested in cleaner energy systems in 11 EU countries
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced the disbursement of 2,500 million euros fromthe Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States. Financed by revenue fromthe EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), today’s disbursement brings the total funding available from the Modernisation Fund to €23,200 million since January […]
Internships – Financial Analysis at the Directorate General for Market Infrastructure and Payments (ECB) – Germany
The European Central Bank is offering an internship opportunity to join the Finance team within the Directorate-General for Market Infrastructure and Payments in Germany. This Directorate-General manages all matters relating to the Eurosystem’s market infrastructures, including the platforms, applications and associated services in the areas of cash settlement, securities settlement and collateral management. As well […]
EU institutions receive the Ombudsman’s award for their tool for tracking EU legislation
The EU institutions have been awarded the 2026 Ombudsman’s Prize for Excellence in Open Government for their user-friendly tool, the EU Law Tracker. On Tuesday 30 June, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission won the award for ‘excellence in open administration’ at the 2026 Ombudsman’s Award for Good Administration […]
The new tariff for small parcels in e-commerce will improve fairness for EU businesses
The EU is scrapping an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce parcels worth less than €150. This measure will help ensure a level playing field for EU businesses and safe options for consumers, in response to the exponential rise in billions of low-value e-commerce goods entering the EU. Goods from third countries, purchased online and […]
Forum – EIGE Gender Equality – Belgium
The Gender Equality Forum is a dynamic event designed to bring people together to discuss the most pressing issues relating to gender equality in the EU. The Forum is taking place at a crucial juncture, as key EU priorities – such as care for dependent people and the ongoing negotiations on the EU’s multiannual budget […]
The Commission presents a financial package for Montenegro’s accession to the EU
The European Commission has approved a financial package setting out the budgetary arrangements that will apply to Montenegro following its accession to the European Union. Montenegro is making progress in the accession process, and this proposal represents a significant step on its path towards integration into the Union, following the recent agreement reached by the […]