The Commission continues to support EU countries in addressing the impact of the energy crisis stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. It has published a catalogue of national practicesthat can help EU countries reduce gas and oil consumption, cut costs and generate immediate savings for households, businesses and public administrations. These measures can […]
The Council agrees on a partial mandate to promote culture, the media and democratic values
The Council has agreed its position on the main elements of the new AgoraEU programme for the promotion of culture, the media and civil society in Europe. The programme will be included in the next multiannual financial framework (MFF), which will run from 2028 to 2034. The AgoraEU programme aims to promote common values such […]
The Commission is making it easier to book tickets and travel by train in Europe
The European Commission has proposed new rules to ensure seamless connectivity on journeys across Europe. The three proposals adopted simplify the planning and booking of tickets for regional, long-distance and cross-border journeys. They focus in particular on rail journeys involving multiple operators and ensure greater protection for rail passengers throughout their journey. At present, comparing […]
The Commission launches the European Housing Alliance
The European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, is inviting Member States, regions, cities and other stakeholders across the EU to join the first European Housing Alliance. This historic initiative aims to strengthen cooperation, mutual learning and the exchange of best practices on housing across the EU. It will contribute to the on-the-ground implementation […]
Learning – EUinMyRegion Media Trips – Belgium
The EUinMyRegion Media Trips programme is aimed at local and regional journalists and content creators across the European Union. Journalists who complete the programme will gain a better understanding of EU policies, particularly Cohesion Policy, and will be able to connect with other journalists from EU countries and regions. How does it work? The programme […]
The Commission welcomes the political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act
The European Commission welcomes the historic political agreement on the Critical Medicines Act (CMA) reached by the Council and the European Parliament. This agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening the resilience of the European healthcare sector, preventing medicine shortages and improving the security of supply of essential medicines across the EU. The CMA will […]
The EU will provide €20 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026
The European Union has allocated €20 million in humanitarian aid to support the most vulnerable refugees and host communities in Turkey in 2026. Turkey continues to host around 2.3 million registered refugees, mainly from Syria, as well as from Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran, and remains one of the countries hosting the most refugees in the […]
Internships – NATO Programme – Belgium
NATO Headquarters organises an internship programme to give a small number of students the opportunity to gain experience at NATO Headquarters in Brussels. These internships cover a wide range of knowledge and skills, offering opportunities in areas such as political affairs, defence and security, innovation, operations, communications, corporate support and human resources, finance, science and […]
A new law strengthening water protection in the EU comes into force
The EU directiverevising the lists of pollutants in surface water and groundwater came into force today (11 May), ensuring that the lists are brought into line with the latest scientific recommendations and that new substances are subject to more comprehensive monitoring and stricter controls. Three pieces of EU legislation will be amended: theWater Framework Directive, […]