The European Commission has launched apublic consultationto prepare a proposal fora European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS), part of the Fair Labour Mobility Package to be adopted in autumn 2026. ESSPASS aims to make it easier for people who move or work in different EU countries to exercise their social security rights. It introduces a digital […]
EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals
Last February 3, the Commission adopted the first set of methodologies under the carbon removals and carbon farming (CRCF) Regulation to certify activities that permanently remove CO2 from the atmosphere. By adopting these first voluntary certification methodologies, the EU is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing. This milestone positions […]
EU and Viet Nam upgrade ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
The European Union and Viet Nam have agreed to upgrade their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, strengthening ties in areas such as trade, energy, climate and security. This marks an important step forward after 35 years of working together. The EU and Viet Nam will cooperate more closely across a wide range of areas, […]
The EU invests €650 million in cross-border energy infrastructure
The European Commission will allocate around €650 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to help finance fourteen cross-border energy infrastructure projects. These projects will play a key role in strengthening the EU’s energy security, increasing the integration of renewable energies and, consequently, Europe’s competitiveness. As highlighted in the recently adopted European electricity […]
EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement enters into force
On 1 February, the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement entered into force. This is the EU’s first independent bilateral agreement on digital trade, marking an important step in the growing network of EU digital trade agreements and digital trade chapters in its free trade agreements. The Digital Trade Agreement strengthens trade between the EU and Singapore […]
EU allocates €63 million in response to the crisis in Myanmar and its impact on neighbouring countries
The European Commission has allocated €63 million in humanitarian aid to help populations affected by the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, as well as to support Rohingya refugees living in neighbouring countries, particularly Bangladesh. This funding, announced as the conflict triggered by the military coup in Myanmar enters its fifth year, is part of the EU’s […]
Improving Europe’s responsiveness: preparing the European Critical Communication System
From terrorist attacks, border incidents and large-scale accidents to floods and fires: responding to cross-border emergencies requires agile and fluid teamwork and reliable communication. The European Union Critical Communications System (EUCCS) is a key initiative for achieving a safer and better-connected Europe in emergency situations. It will integrate the communication systems used by emergency services […]
37 Europe Direct centres bring the European Union closer to citizens in Spain from 1 January 2026
A new generation of Europe Direct centres is available to all citizens. On 29 and 30 January, Europe Direct centres and European Documentation Centres met to address the challenges of communicating European issues to citizens in our country. Madrid, 2 February 2026.- The new generation of EUROPE DIRECT centres is now up and running. A […]
EU Green Week 2026: Investing in a nature-positive economy
Make a note in your diary for Europe’s most important environmental event, which will take place in Brussels on3 and 4 June. This year’s Green Week will focus on the commercial benefits of nature, demonstrating that a nature-positive economy is essential for Europe’s prosperity, resilience and competitiveness. Organised by DG Environment, the conference will explore […]