The Commission welcomes the agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council to establish Lille as the seat of the European Union Customs Authority (EUCA). The Commission received nine applications from Member States interested in hosting the EUCA. It subsequently drew up aneutral and objectiveassessmentof these applications and sent it to the co-legislators on […]
The Commission is launching a new strategy to tackle the growing threat of forest fires
As forest fires become larger, more frequent and more destructive, the European Commission is presenting a new integrated approach to forest fire risk management. The strategy covers prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. This holistic approach will improve Europe’s resilience to the growing threat of forest fires and ensure greater protection for Europeans and the environment, […]
The Commission approves a Spanish state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of heat used in industrial processes
The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a €50 million Spanish scheme to promote the decarbonisation of heat in industrial processes. This will be done through the ‘Auctions as a Service (AAAS)’ tool of the 2025 heat auction under the Innovation Fund. The Spanish scheme will support projects that decarbonise […]
The Commission presents the AGILE programme, with a budget of €115 million, to support agile and rapid innovation in the defence sector
The European Commission has launchedAGILE, a new €115 million funding instrumentdesigned to bring disruptive defence technologies from the laboratory to the field at record speed. This pilot programme aims to accelerate the development and testing of disruptive defence innovations, as well as their market uptake, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and drones, with a […]
The Commission has approved a €5 billion Danish state aid scheme to support offshore wind energy
The European Commission has approved a €5 billion (DKK 37.6 billion) Danish scheme to support offshore wind energy, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Pact. This measure will contribute to the transition to a net-zero economy and to the achievement ofthe EU-wide 2030renewable energy target. The programme was approvedunder the Clean Industry […]
EU–African Union Space Dialogue Strengthens Strategic Partnership for Innovation and Sustainable Development
The 2nd EU–AU Space Dialogue, taking place over two days, has brought together high-level representatives from Europe and Africa to advance cooperation in the space sector, underscoring the growing strategic importance of this partnership. The Dialogue is jointly led by European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and H.E. African Union Commissioner Banyankimbona, […]
Road deaths in the EU fell by 3% in 2025. Spain performed better than the average.
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 is stepping up its support for Lebanon as the crisis worsens.
The EU is stepping up its support for Lebanon amid escalating violence and large-scale displacement, reaffirming its commitment to the country’s stability. This is in addition to the€100 million in humanitarian aid allocated last week. The EU is also actively mobilising measures under its €1 billion financial support package for the period 2024–2027, to enable […]
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 […]