Whilst Cyprus continues to grapple with the aftermath of February’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, the European Commission has mobilised its strategic reserve of emergency supplies,rescEU, to support the ongoing response. The mobilisation follows a request for assistance from the Cypriot authorities via theEU Civil Protection Mechanism. It includes disinfectants, personal protective equipment, disposable coveralls, face masks, […]
The EU is stepping up its support for Lebanon as the crisis worsens.
The EU is stepping up its support for Lebanon amid escalating violence and large-scale displacement, reaffirming its commitment to the country’s stability. This is in addition to the€100 million in humanitarian aid allocated last week. The EU is also actively mobilising measures under its €1 billion financial support package for the period 2024–2027, to enable […]
The Commission is urging EU countries to start preparing for winter amid energy disruptions in the Middle East
In light of the market volatility caused by the conflict in the Middle East, the European Commission is urging EU countries to begin the gas storage season and make preparations in a coordinated and timely manner ahead of next winter. The EU’s energy supply security remains safeguarded at this stage thanks to its low dependence […]
The EU-Mercosur agreement will be provisionally applied from 1 May 2026
The European Union has notified the Mercosur countries of the instrument for the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement. By sending its ‘note verbale’ to Paraguay, the legal depositary of Mercosur treaties, the European Commission has taken the final procedural step required for the provisional application of the agreement, in accordance with the […]
The EU and Australia are strengthening their ties through a trade and security and defence partnership agreement
The EU and Australia have announced the launch of an innovative Security and Defence Partnership. They have also concluded negotiations on an ambitious and balanced free trade agreement (FTA) and agreed to launch formal negotiations on Australia’s participation in Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation funding programme. Through these measures, the EU and […]
Internships – Knowledge Management and Support for Enterprise Product Management (EUROPOL)
Applications are now open for this internship programme at the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol). Europol is based in The Hague, the Netherlands, and its mission is to support EU Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious and organised international crime, cybercrime and terrorism. The aim of this internship […]
The Commission launches the EU Maritime and Port Industrial Strategies
The European Commission has adopted an EU Maritime Industrial Strategy and a Ports Strategyto boost competitiveness, sustainability, decarbonisation, safety and resiliencein the EU’s maritime sector. These strategies focus on ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding. Europe is a maritime continent, with the largest maritime area in the world. Its shipbuilding sector is a world leader in […]
Post-2030 renewable energy framework: Consultations begin
The Commission has launched afour-week call for evidence and a twelve-week open public consultationto gather views that will help shape the EU’s legislative framework for renewable energy over the next decade. As announced in theCommission’s Work Programme for 2026(COM/2025/870), the Commission plans to present a framework for renewable energy for the coming decade. Its aim […]
The EU and the UN are demonstrating an innovative partnership to tackle ever-evolving terrorist threats
The European Union and the United Nations brought together policymakers, practitioners and international partners in Brussels to highlight the impact of their JointEU-UNMechanismagainst Global Terrorist Threats is an innovative mechanism that provides tailored support to countries facing complex security challenges. Funded by the European Commission’s Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) and implemented by theUnited Nations Office […]