The meeting of the Oil Coordination Group brought together experts from the European Commission, EU member states and the Energy Community Secretariat to discuss the state of oil supply security in Europe and how best to coordinate at EU level whilst the conflict in the Middle East continues. Whilst there is currently no fuel shortage […]
Europeans celebrate unity, values and democracy on Europe Day 2026
Today, 9 May, Europeans are celebrating Europe Day. This year marks the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundations for the European Union as we know it and ushered in an unprecedented era of peace, democracy, prosperity, integration and cooperation across the continent. In 2026, Europe Day will also mark two important […]
The Commission is proposing new measures to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people with disabilities
The European Commission has presented an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promote the rights of people with disabilities across the EU. The package includes thefirst European strategy against poverty—the Commission’s plan to help eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050—; a proposal for a Council Recommendation oncombating housing exclusion; and […]
The EU agrees to simplify AI regulations to boost innovation and ban ‘nude’ apps to protect citizens
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU onsimpler, innovation-friendly rules for artificial intelligence(AI). The Commission proposed theDigital Omnibus Act on AIjust five months ago, as part of the EU’s simplification agenda to boost European competitiveness. This will make it easierfor EU businessesto apply theAI […]
Europe Week: Sport joins in the celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the EU
The European Parliament Office in Spain, the European Commission Representation in Spain and the Higher Sports Council are joining forces to promote European values through sport. During Europe Week (4–10 May), dozens of competitions across the country will highlight sport’s connection with Europe and the promotion of its values. As part of this, Spanish federations […]
The EU and Japan are stepping up cooperation on AI, data, quantum computing and chips
At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council held in Brussels, the European Union and Japan agreed on new measures to deepen cooperation on regulation, research and industry in the areas of data, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. These measures will improve cross-border data flows, promote interoperable digital […]
Digital Markets Act: MEPs call for stricter enforcement in the face of external pressure
MEPs are calling on the Commission to implement the EU Digital Markets Act in a timely and effective manner and to scrutinise AI-powered search tools and cloud services more closely. In a resolution adopted by a show of hands on Thursday, Parliament urges the Commission to implement the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA) swiftly and […]
A report shows that Europe’s fishing and seafood sector is being hit hard by the crisis
Anew reportfrom the European Market Observatory for Fishery and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA) shows how a series of crises—the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine—have transformed Europe’s fisheries and shellfish sector. Between 2019 and 2024, the seafood supply chain in Europe faced three major crises in quick succession. First, the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The Commission publishes a simplification analysis of the EU Regulation on deforestation
The Commission has published a report on the simplification ofthe revised EU Deforestation Regulation(EUDR)and a set of additional measuresto ensure its smooth and effective implementation, following the agreement reached by the co-legislators last December. These measures will provide greater clarity for economic operators, Member States, third countries and other stakeholders, whilst ensuring legal certainty and […]