The European Commission has allocated nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine to support its financing needs and maintain public administration, as the country continues to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. This is the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine Facility, the EU’s key instrument for supporting Ukraine’s recovery, its reform programme and its progress towards […]
EU-Moldova Investment Conference announces up to €641 million in strategic investments
At the EU-Moldova Investment Conference, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos announced investment plans and project initiatives worth up to €641 million in coordination with international financial institutions, private sector partners and public stakeholders. The initiatives will support strategic sectors, including energy, digital infrastructure, education and sustainable agriculture. The aim is to strengthen Moldova’s economic resilience, improve infrastructure, expand access […]
Amazonian Indigenous women win 2026 #ForOurPlanet prize
The European Commission is proud to announce the Amazonia Indigenous Women’s Fellowship (AIWF) programme as the official winner of the 2026 #ForOurPlanet Prize. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the AIWF programme, led by Conservation International, secured the top honour for its inspiring work, which stood out for its recognition that Indigenous women are not just passive victims of climate change, […]
Online webinar: How to access the European institutions
On 23 June 2026, from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm, the online seminar entitled “Ways of accessing European institutions” will take place, organised by the Directorate-General for Cooperation with the Spanish State and the European Union of the Community of Madrid. The aim of the session is to highlight the main routes for professional access […]
Commission adopts temporary adjustments to Basel III Market Risk Rules to safeguard EU banks’ competitiveness
To ensure that the EU banking sector benefits from a level playing field with international competitors, the European Commission has introduced targeted, time-limited amendments to its implementation of the new market risk capital framework for banks. The measures will apply for three years from 1 January 2027. The Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), part […]
EU-Western Balkans Summit highlights enlargement as a strategic investment in Europe’s peace, stability and security
Last June 5, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola joined leaders from Member States and the six Western Balkan partners at the EU-Western Balkans Summit. The Summit was hosted by Montenegro in Tivat. Leaders took stock of […]
The Commission has decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose agreed legislation
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive [Directive (EU) 2023/959] into national law. The Commission has also decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court for failing to transpose the revised […]
The 2026 European Women Innovators Award celebrates visionary women
The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
The 2026 Justice Scoreboard highlights the importance of effective justice systems for the EU’s competitiveness and the Single Market
The European Commission has published the fourteenth edition of the EU Justice Scoreboard, an annual report that provides comparative data on the efficiency, quality and independence of the judicial systems in the EU Member States. The 2026 edition reflects an improved perception of the independence and efficiency of judicial systems. It also highlights the fundamental […]