The European Commission has adopted the Global Health Resilience Initiative. This strategy positions the EU as a reliable and leading player in the field of global health, strengthening global prevention, preparedness and response to future health threats and addressing gaps in the resilience of health systems. It sets out the strategic framework for the EU’s […]
Agreement to improve the protection of vulnerable adults
The new legislation adopted on Tuesday aims to promote the right to independent living for adults across the EU. The European Parliament and EU government negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ensure that adults requiring assistance in matters such as healthcare, residence, property, commerce or asset management receive greater support and […]
The Council adopts new EU-wide legislation to combat corruption
The Council has given its final approval to a new piece of EU legislation that harmonises the definition of corruption across all Member States and establishes a common level of penalties for such offences. With measures to prevent corruption and rules to strengthen its investigation and prosecution, the legislation will bolster the fight against corruption […]
More than 10 million workers received training under the Skills Pact
According to the European Commission’s annual survey, more than 10 million people – including 3.9 million in 2025 alone – have benefited from skills-up initiatives underthe Skills Pact since its launch in 2020. Launched in November 2020, the Skills Pact supports skills partnerships that address Europe’s needs and promote the green and digital transitions. It […]
The Commission welcomes the full implementation of the Entry-Exit System
Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
Migration: Civil Liberties Committee adopts reform of EU return rules
Third-country nationals with a return decision will be required to cooperate with the return authorities in order to leave the EU territory. Returns to a third country may take place on the basis of an agreement between the Member States and the EU and a third country. Returnees could be detained for up to 24 […]
Commission approves Spanish state aid for electricity cogeneration
The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a €3.1 billion Spanish programme to support electricity production from new or substantially refurbished high-efficiency combined heat and power (CHP) plants. This measure will contribute to the implementation of Spain’s National Energy and Climate Plan, the Clean Industrial Pactand theEU’senergy efficiencytargets. The Spanish […]
Council sets budget expenditure paths for 21 Member States
The Council moved a step closer to implementing the EU’s new fiscal rules by adopting today recommendations approving the first national medium-term fiscal-structural plans and setting out net expenditure paths for 21 Member States. The national medium-term fiscal-structural plans are a cornerstone of the new economic governance framework. They set out Member States’ fiscal paths, […]