The European Commission has adopted a proposal to impose tariffs on a number of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as on certain nitrogen-based fertilisers. The agricultural products affected by the new tariffs constitute 15% of agricultural imports from Russia in 2023 that had not yet been subject to increased tariffs. Once adopted by the Council, […]
Democratic Republic of the Congo receives €60 million in humanitarian aid from EU
The European Commission today announced new humanitarian support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with an initial amount of €60 million for 2025. Following the latest developments in the East of the country, the European Union stands ready to boost emergency assistance, particularly for the newly displaced populations in and around Goma. The […]
Members of the European Commission commit themselves to the Court of Justice for the new mandate
As required by the Treaties, the members of the European Commission for the 2024-2029 term, led by President von der Leyen, gave yesterday a solemn undertaking before the European Court of Justice, committing to respect and guard the Treaties and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. The College was welcomed by the Court, […]
Your opinion counts! Participate in the consultation on the zero net emissions industry law
The Commission has opened a series of calls for public information on four draft pieces of secondary legislation to implement the Zero Net Emissions Industry Act, which aims to boost the competitiveness of the clean technology sector across Europe. The three delegated acts and one implementing act will help companies and public authorities to […]
Commission approves International Paper’s acquisition of DS Smith subject to conditions*
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of DS Smith Plc (‘DS Smith’)by International Paper Company (‘InternationalPaper’). The approval is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by the parties. The Commission’s investigation International Paper and DS Smith are two vertically integrated paper and packaging companies. The Commission’s […]
Europe teams up with partners and launches global forum to accelerate the clean energy transition
A new Global Energy Transition Forum was launched today in the margins of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen along with international partners. The forum will bring around the table partners across the world, from Brazil to Canada, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Peru, South Africa, the United […]
Bauhaus 2025 European Awards and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities open for applications
A couple of days ago we announced the new European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 and the new NEB Boost for Small Municipalities. The call for applications is now open. Entries can be submitted until 14 February 2015, 19.00 CET via the website New European Bauhaus Prizes 2025 | New European Bauhaus Prizes. […]
The Commission registers the European Citizens’ Initiative on the reuse of buildings
The European Commission today registered a European citizens’ initiative entitled “HouseEurope! Power to Renovation” (HouseEurope! Power to Renovation). The aim of the initiative is to create incentives for the renovation and transformation of existing buildings. The organizers are asking the Commission to propose legislation to incentivize the reuse of existing buildings, based on the following: […]
Young European Entrepreneur Award
The Young European Entrepreneur Award is a business pitching contest designed to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship across all sectors. Open to young entrepreneurs from diverse industries, this award offers a unique platform for showcasing fresh ideas and groundbreaking ventures. The 10 finalists will also receive tailored support through a pre-incubation/acceleration programme, providing them with the […]