Bomb disposal teams are crucial in maintaining public safety, preventing accidents, and protecting people. Their swift action ensures the well-being of both the public and those on the ‘front line’. But bomb disposal experts also need protection, with the best training, equipment, and support to minimise their own risks. With EU funding support, the Estonian […]
The Commission requests information on the future of the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The European Commission has launched acall for evidence. It seeks to gather the views of stakeholders, experts and citizens on the 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture. The 2040 Vision will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the structural challenges facing the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability and competitiveness. The EU fisheries and […]
The new European Centre for Democratic Resilience begins its work
At the meeting of the General Affairs Council on February 24, the Commission and the Council Presidency invited EU ministers to celebrate the launch of the European Centre for Democratic Resilience. The aim of the Centre, a flagship initiative of the European Democracy Shield, is to facilitate a consolidated approach involving the whole of society […]
The European Commission seeks input to shape its strategy for coastal communities
The European Commission has launched a four-week public call for data to help shape the first EU Strategy for Coastal Communities, a key commitment under the European Ocean Pact. This Strategy aims to support and boost sustainable economic growth and address the challenges faced by the millions of people who live and work along Europe’s […]
President von der Leyen and President Costa travel to Kyiv on the 4th anniversary of the invasion
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, travelled to Kyiv on 23 February together with the President of the European Council, António Costa, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Despite its limited territorial gains and enormous losses, Russia continues to wage its illegal and unprovoked […]
Prizes – New European Bauhaus Prizes and Boost 2026
Last February 20, the European Commission opened applications for several awards celebrating innovation and creativity inspired by the New European Bauhaus (NEB): The sixth edition of the New European Bauhaus Prizes and the second edition of the NEB Boost for Small Municipalities invite trailblazers from across Europe and beyond to present beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive projects with the […]
Commission invests €225 million to deliver next-generation influenza vaccines
The European Union is committing €225 million to speed up the development of next-generation flu vaccines that will offer protection across a wider range of influenza variants and quickly adapted if a pandemic strain emerges. It marks the first time the Commission will be using pre-commercial procurement to advance products through clinical trials, ensuring they […]
EU-Latin America step up justice cooperation against transnational organised crime
Representatives of Justice institutions from the EU, its Member States and Latin America met this Thursday in Brussels to continue strengthening bi-regional judicial cooperation against transnational organised crime. The meeting, organised by the European Commission, was co-chaired by Ana Gallego and Irena Moozova, Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers, and Myriam Ferran, Deputy […]
EU celebrates International Mother Language Day, enhancing its commitment to linguistic diversity
This Sunday, 21 February, is International Mother Language Day. The EU is proud of its linguistic diversity: 24 official languages and some 60 regional and minority languages with varying degrees of official recognition throughout our territory. Language is a vital expression of identity and culture, which is why theCultural Compass for Europeaims to preserve this […]