The European Union has allocated €20 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026. Turkey continues to host around 2.3 million registered refugees, mainly from Syria, as well as from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran, and remains one of the countries hosting the most refugees in the […]
The Commission approves a €5 billion German state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industry
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help industrial companies decarbonise their production processes. This scheme contributes to achieving Germany’s energy and climate targets, as well asthe EU’s objectives of sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. The German plan Eligible projects must involve fundamental technological changes and replace […]
The EU and Syria meet to strengthen their relations and cooperation
Today, 11 May, the European Union and the Syrian Transitional Authorities will hold two high-level meetings in Brussels to strengthen relations between the EU and Syria and discuss ways to support Syria’s socio-economic recovery, reconstruction and long-term stability. Following the fall of the Assad regime, the EU opened a new chapter in its relations with […]
The EU and Japan are stepping up cooperation on AI, data, quantum computing and chips
At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the European Union and Japan agreed on new measures to deepen cooperation on regulation, research and industry in the areas of data, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. These measures will improve cross-border data flows, promote interoperable digital […]
The EU is strengthening space cooperation with Norway and Iceland through a secure connectivity agreement
The European Union has signed an agreement with Norway and Iceland enabling both countries to join GOVSATCOM and the Secure Connectivity Programme, IRIS². The agreement underlines the EU’s commitment to cooperation with these countries. Secure, uninterrupted and rapidly deployable satellite connectivity is essential for security, resilience and emergency response in remote regions. In areas with […]
The Commission has registered the European Citizens’ Initiative on accessible and sustainable transport
The European Commission has registered a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) entitled ‘Fast, comfortable, affordable and, above all, climate-friendly transport for all Europeans’. The initiative calls on the Commission to“make rail travel a genuine alternative to air travel by creating a robust continental network and organisation and by eliminating market imbalances”. Specifically, the organisers propose the […]
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 Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, visits Andalusia following the floods.
The European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, is visiting Seville today and the areas affected by flooding near Jerez de la Frontera. The Commissioner will begin his visit in Seville, where he will meet with the President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno, at the Palacio de San Telmo. He will then […]
Commission acts against unfair imports of ABS from Korea and Taiwan
On 13 February, the Commission imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports into the EU of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) resins from Taiwan and the Republic of Korea. The anti-dumping duties imposed range from 5.2% to 7.5% for Korea and from 10.9% to 21.7% for Taiwan. The imposition of definitive duties follows a thorough investigation which concluded that […]