MEPs achieved increases for the 2026 EU budget and secured funds for Horizon Europe, transport and energy networks, civil protection and agriculture. On Saturday morning, negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council reached a provisional agreement on the 2026 EU Budget, before the deadline of the conciliation period. Negotiators agreed to set the overall […]
Commission proposes strengthened cooperation to combat tax fraud
On November 14th, the European Commission proposed an amendment to strengthen cooperation between the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (‘EPPO’), the European Anti-Fraud Office (‘OLAF’), and Member States. The proposal provides a legal basis for the exchange of information and access to VAT data, enhancing the EU’s ability to combat fraud against the financial interests of […]
European Solidarity Corps to benefit from an increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026
Last Novmeber 14, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower […]
Parliament backs 90% reduction in EU emissions by 2040
Parliament wants to reduce pollutant emissions by 90% by 2040, compared to 1990, in order to move towards climate neutrality in the EU by 2050. The plenary took a position on Thursday on the Commission’s proposal amending the EU’s climate law and setting new binding interim climate targets for 2040, including a 90% reduction in […]
Commission launches new Culture Compass for Europe
On November 12th, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is designed to shape EU cultural policy, to ensure that culture plays a central role in fostering European identity, celebrating diversity, and promoting excellence. In times […]
Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026
Last November 12, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. […]
European Democracy Shield and EU Strategy for Civil Society strengthen resilient democracies
The Commission has presented last November 12 the European Democracy Shield, setting out a series of concrete measures to empower, protect, and promote strong and resilient democracies across the EU. An open civic space is at the core of our democracies, and this is why the Commission has also put forward an EU Strategy for Civil Society, for […]
Commission proposes a Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan for 2026-2027
The Commission proposed on November 11th the Union Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Plan 2026-2027. The Resettlement and Humanitarian Admission Framework Regulation provides Member States with a framework to admit persons in need of protection through safe and legal pathways. Based on voluntary Member State contributions, the Plan outlines the resettlements and humanitarian admissions over the next two […]
Commission launches first Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum
On November 11th, the European Commission is taking a further step in implementing the Pact on Migration and Asylum by launching the first Annual Migration Management Cycle. The Annual Cycle provides a comprehensive overview of the asylum and migration situation in the EU, identifies the migratory situations Member States are facing, and proposes an Annual Solidarity Pool, […]