The European Commission has launched an EU startup and scaleup strategy to make Europe a great place for starting and growing global technology-driven companies. Startups and scaleups drive innovation and sustainable growth, create high-quality jobs, attract investment and reduce strategic dependencies. However, too many still struggle to take ideas from lab to market or […]
How do we protect personal data?
Safeguarding personal data in today’s hyper-connected world is increasingly vital. But how should we protect personal data collected through a variety of sources, such as social media platforms and self-tracking devices? The answer lies in finding the right balance between access and use of the data, and the benefits for all involved. A research team […]
The Europe Pavilion at the Book Fair celebrates Spain’s 40 years in the EU
Today the Madrid Book Fair opens its doors and with it, the Europe Pavilion, located in block 27 C of the Paseo de Coches in the Retiro Park. The European Commission Representation in Spain is participating in this initiative for the fourth year. Activities today, 30 May. 18:00: inauguration of the Pavilion with the round […]
Eurobarometer: record trust in EU and strong support for euro and defence policy.
The latest Eurobarometer survey released last May 28 reveals the highest level of trust in the European Union in 18 years and the highest-ever support for the euro. In the current geopolitical context, Europeans would also like to see a stronger and more assertive EU through a common defence and security policy, while peace remains […]
Commission launches strategy to boost Europe as an emerging powerhouse
The European Commission launched on 28 May the EU Strategy for Start-ups and Scale-ups, “Choose Europe to Start and Scale”, which aims to make Europe a leading place to create and develop technology-driven global businesses. The Strategy is in line with the broader “Choose Europe” initiative launched by President Von der Leyen. This initiative focused […]
EU Review of Final Energy and Climate Plans: Questions and Answers
In this publication, we attach a press release from the Commission on the National Energy and Climate Plans. Are the EU and its Member States set to meet the EU’s binding energy and climate targets for 2030? The Commission assessment of the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) indicates that, overall, Member States have presented significant improvements […]
EU supports Valencian agricultural sector with aid for fruit, vegetables and wine
The European Commission is stepping up to support fruit and vegetable and wine producers in Valencia hit hard by last autumn’s unprecedented weather conditions, introducing new flexibilities and cutting red tape to help them recover. The exceptional weather conditions caused damage to crops and production facilities. As a result, some activities for 2025 will no […]
Commission approves new geographical indication for Spain
The Commission has approved the inclusion of ‘Miel de Asturias’ in the Register of Protected Geographical Indications (PGI). Miel de Asturias’ is a honey produced exclusively in Asturias, in the north of Spain, from plant species found in that region. It is characterised by an amber colour (ranging from light to very dark), a dense […]
Commission opens investigations to safeguard minors from pornographic content under the Digital Services Act
The DSA aims to ensure a safer environment online for minors, in this context, the Commission has opened formal proceedings against Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX, and XVideos for suspected breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA). In parallel, Member States, coming together in the European Board for Digital Services, are taking a coordinated action against smaller pornographic platforms. […]