On 23 June, the European Research Council (ERC) announced the winners of its latest call for Advanced Grants. The funding, totalling 838 million euros, will go to 319 leading researchers from across Europe. Advanced grants offer the most experienced researchers the opportunity to carry out ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to significant scientific breakthroughs. […]
The Commission’s reports highlight the growth of European SMEs and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.
On 22 June 2026, the European Commission published the Annual Report on European Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) 2025/2026 and a new report on women entrepreneurs in Europe. Both reports provide new data to support future policies, initiatives and funding measures for small and medium-sized enterprises. The Annual Report shows that Europe’s 34 million SMEs […]
The EU-Moldova summit in Brussels marks a new milestone on the path to EU accession
The second EU-Moldova Summit marked a further step forward in relations between the EU and the Republic of Moldova and highlighted the country’s remarkable progress on its path towards the EU. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Council, António Costa, and the President of Moldova, Maia […]
The Commission is making €1.1 billion available to improve Europe’s transport infrastructure
The European Commission has launched a final call for proposals under the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), worth 1,100 million euros, to build and modernise the transport infrastructure of the EU’sTrans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The selected projects will contribute tothe EU’s plan to connect Europe via high-speed railand strengthen maritime connectivity, in line with the […]
The Commission welcomes the Council’s agreement, which paves the way for greater EU military mobility
The European Commission welcomes the Council’s general approach to its negotiating mandate regarding the Regulation on military mobility. Military mobility is a key element of Europe’s defence and security. To ensure a credible deterrent, the European Union must be able to mobilise troops rapidly and effectively when necessary. The proposal is based on three priorities: […]
European institutions are committed to placing culture at the heart of EU policy
At the European Council meeting held in Brussels, the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, on behalf of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, signed a joint declarationentitled ‘Europe for culture, culture for Europe’. The declaration sets out […]
EU calls for global action on land restoration and drought resilience
On World Desertification and Drought Day (17 June), the EU is accelerating efforts to strengthen water and drought resilience, both vital for economic development and security. The day is a global reminder of the growing threats posed by land degradation, desertification, and drought — crises that undermine food production, economic stability, social well-being, and the environment. In the […]
Final meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online
Last June 16, the Special Panel on child safety online met for the third and final time. On 13 July, the Panel’s Co-chairs will present recommendations to President Ursula von der Leyen on how to further strengthen the EU’s trailblazing framework for the protection of minors online. On the occasion of the final panel, a new Eurobarometer […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on seeds and other plant reproductive material
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night by the Council of the EU and the European Parliament on the revision and simplification of EU legislation on plant reproductive material (PRM). Today’s agreement modernises the current legislation, enabling producers and businesses to benefit from the latest innovations, technologies and digitalisation in this field. […]