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, […]
EU-Egypt Dialogue on Security and Defence
On 31 March 2026, the first EU-Egypt Security and Defence Dialogue took place in Cairo. The establishment of this Dialogue was agreed at the 1st EU-Egypt Leaders’ Summit in October 2025 and represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation on a wide range of peace, security and defence issues of common interest, as envisaged in […]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union today. It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it […]
Regulations on charging measurements come into force in the EU
The amended Measuring Instruments Directive comes into force today, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements at electric vehicle charging points and hydrogen refuelling stations. The expanded directive sets out harmonised requirements to help manufacturers of this type of infrastructure achieve cost savings and roll out their networks more quickly, whilst empowering consumers by enabling more accurate […]
The Commission urges organisations to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform
The Commission is inviting applications from new experts wishing to join the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. This revamped platform will continue to work towards the Commission’s goal of achieving zero pollution. Earlier this year, the European Commission published themid-term review of the Zero Pollution Action Plan,which takes stock of the progress made since 2021. According […]
MEPs support digital vehicle registration documents to cut red tape
The Transport Committee has backed digital vehicle registration certificates and compulsory sharing of mileage data and inspection results, to cut red tape and combat fraud. On Wednesday, MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee (TRAN) adopted their position on the revision of the EU rules setting common requirements for vehicle registration documents, by 39 votes […]
The Commission announces new global health commitments at the ‘One Health’ Summit
The European Commission plans to allocate €700 million to the Global Fund to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. It will also invest €46.5 million to strengthen public health security in Africa and Europe, with a particular focus on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and €50 million in research and development to tackle AMR and neglected tropical […]
The Commission has published guidelines to facilitate the implementation of the new packaging rules, with the aim of creating a more sustainable and competitive packaging sector
The European Commission has published guidelines to facilitate the uniform application of the new rules under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation across the EU and to simplify compliance for economic operators and Member States. The full implementation of this Regulation will contribute to a more sustainable and competitive packaging sector across the EU and […]
Commission evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework highlights progress and emerging public health challenges
The European Commission has published last April 2 its evaluation of the EU tobacco control framework. It assesses the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of the Tobacco Products Directive and Tobacco Advertising Directive in protecting public health and ensuring the smooth functioning of the internal market. The findings show that the EU rules on tobacco control have […]