Two important sets of rules aimed at making energy markets more transparent and fair have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union. One set of rules, a Delegated Regulation on insider information platforms and registered reporting mechanisms, concerns the authorisation procedure, the revocation of authorisations and the supervision of entities that report […]
The Commission, EU countries and industry representatives are meeting to assess the situation in the oil market
At today’s extraordinary meeting of the Oil Coordination Group, representatives from the European Commission, EU member states and the industry provided an update on the state of the EU’s oil supply security, as disruptions in the Middle East enter their sixth week. Industry representatives taking part in the discussion reported that, for the time being, […]
The Commission and Morocco launch a digital dialogue to strengthen strategic cooperation
The EU and the Kingdom of Morocco have today strengthened their relationship as strategic partners in the digital sphere by launching a digital dialogue between the EU and Morocco. This digital dialogue reflects a shared vision to harness the potential of digital, data and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, with the aim of fostering a digital […]
Participation – Youth4Regions journalism competition
The Youth4Regions journalism competition invites young aspiring journalists to submit original works on projects co-funded by cohesion policy funds and the European Solidarity Fund (EUSF) in the form of articles, photos and video or audio reports. Requirements Participants must be: Citizens of any EU Member State or EU neighbouring country , with an interest in […]
The European Commission moves to strengthen EUSPA’s support
The European Union proudly maintains its role as a global leader in space, committed to advancing capabilities from satellite navigation to Earth observation, secure connectivity, space situational awareness, space transportation, innovation and economy for civil and defence applications. The EU has proposed a new standalone Regulation aimed at guaranteeing the operations of the future European Union Space Services Agency (EUSPA), currently known as the European Union Agency for the […]
The Commission announces new global health commitments at the ‘One Health’ Summit
The European Commission plans to allocate €700 million to the Global Fund to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. It will also invest €46.5 million to strengthen public health security in Africa and Europe, with a particular focus on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and €50 million in research and development to tackle AMR and neglected tropical […]
The Commission has published guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the new packaging rules, with the aim of creating a more sustainable and competitive packaging sector
The European Commission has published guidelines to facilitate the uniform application of the new rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation across the EU and to simplify compliance for economic operators and Member States. The full implementation of this Regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging sector across the EU and […]
Commission evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework highlights progress and emerging public health challenges
The European Commission has published last April 2 its evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework. It assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market. The findings show that the EU rules on tobacco control have […]
Commission takes preparatory steps on financial support for Ukraine and boosting drone production
Last April 1st, the European Commission took preparatory steps for the implementation of the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, aimed at securing necessary budgetary support and accelerating urgent defence procurement for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027. The package adopted today includes a proposal for the Council to approve the overall amount of the EU’s support […]