The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver emergency healthcare and other essential supplies, as well as increasing its humanitarian funding. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “The collapse of the Assad regime offers new hope for the Syrian people. But […]
EU introduces flight emissions label to promote more sustainable travel
The Commission today adopted a Regulation introducing a Flight Emissions Label (“FEL”) to clearly and reliably calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from flights. Airlines operating flights within the EU or from the EU will be able to voluntarily adhere to this label, which will be fully operational from July 2025. From next summer, passengers will […]
Commission allocates €132 million to promote sustainable and high-quality agri-food products in the EU and worldwide
The Commission will allocate €132 million in 2025 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products in the internal market and worldwide. The 2025 promotion policy work programme adopted today by the Commission is designed to develop new market opportunities for EU farmers and the wider EU food industry, as well as to help them secure […]
Eurobarometer: Sense of belonging to the EU grows seven points among Spaniards
The European Commission Representation in Spain yesterday hosted the presentation of the Autumn Eurobarometer for Spain (EB 102). The feeling of belonging to the European Union has shown an upward trend among Spaniards in this edition of the Eurobarometer. Seven out of ten Spanish citizens (70%) say they feel attached to the European Union, above […]
Strengthening security and external borders, the Commission’s support to Member States.
Today, the Commission is adopting a Communication to support Member States to counter hybrid threats from the weaponisation of migration by Russia and Belarus and to strengthen security at the EU’s external borders. The serious and persistent nature of the hybrid threats at the Eastern EU border by Russia and Belarus, pose new challenges for […]
EU adapts product liability rules to digital age and circular economy
New product liability rules have entered into force, reflecting the increasing digital features of products and the growing circular economy. The EU’s product liability regime was established in 1985 to compensate those who have suffered physical injury or property damage due to a defective product. Since then, technological developments, new circular economy business models and ever-more […]
Zero Pollution: New EU rules enter into force for cleaner air by 2030
The revised Ambient Air Quality Directive entered into force on Tuesday (10 Dec), aligning 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with World Health Organization recommendations. It is an important step toward better protecting Europeans’ health and moving forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050. The revised Directive comes with a […]
Geographical indications for craft and industrial products
00As of December 2025, craft and industrial products will fully benefit from an EU-wide Geographical indications (GIs) protection under Regulation (EU) 2023/2411. Geographical indications are an intellectual property protection that links specific products, which are European, local, and authentic, to their geographical origin, ensuring that these products possess qualities, reputation, or characteristics that are inherently […]
EU and Africa strengthen cooperation on digital transformation
The European Commission and Smart Africa took a further step in supporting the digital transformation of the African continent together. The Commission Services and Smart Africa signed an Administrative Arrangement to enhance cooperation and support a human-centric digital transformation of Africa. The partnership was formalised during a high-level roundtable discussion with European and African government […]