The European Commission has proposed five new large-scale projects, known as European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCI),to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities through the joint development of key military systems. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and anti-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and missile defence; and […]
Specialist prosecutors step up the fight against human trafficking
On 17 and 18 June, the Working Group of Prosecutors Specialising in Human Trafficking met at Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague. The meeting was co-chaired by the EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and focused on recent developments in the fight against human trafficking. This fifth meeting of the Working Group addressed the practical challenges of applying the […]
New rules come into force to protect the EU steel industry from the harmful effects of global overcapacity
Today, 1 July 2026, new legislation will come into force to protect the EU steel sector from the harmful effects of global overcapacity. This represents a crucial step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a European industry of vital strategic importance. Under these new rules,the European Commission has today published the implementing regulation setting out […]
29 scientists conducting research at Spanish institutions will receive funding
On 23 June, the European Research Council (ERC) announced the winners of its latest call for Advanced Grants. The funding, totalling 838 million euros, will go to 319 leading researchers from across Europe. Advanced grants offer the most experienced researchers the opportunity to carry out ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to significant scientific breakthroughs. […]
European institutions are committed to placing culture at the heart of EU policy
At the European Council meeting held in Brussels, the President of the European Commission, the President of the European Parliament and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, on behalf of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, signed a joint declarationentitled ‘Europe for culture, culture for Europe’. The declaration sets out […]
The EU has pledged more than 338 million euros for the global protection of the oceans at the ‘Our Ocean’ conference held in Kenya
The European Union has pledged 338.35 million euros to support ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries and maritime safety at the Our Ocean 2026 Conference. Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, announced the news at the event, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Mombasa, Kenya. The EU funding will help to ensure safe, clean, healthy […]
Final meeting of the Special Panel on child safety online
Last June 16, the Special Panel on child safety online met for the third and final time. On 13 July, the Panel’s Co-chairs will present recommendations to President Ursula von der Leyen on how to further strengthen the EU’s trailblazing framework for the protection of minors online. On the occasion of the final panel, a new Eurobarometer […]
The Commission welcomes the historic agreement on the revision of air passenger rights
The European Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the revision of air passenger rights in the EU. This historic agreement marks the first revision of these rules in over two decades. It modernises and strengthens air passenger rights in the EU by clarifying existing […]
Council adopts conclusions on the EU’s global investment and partnership strategy
The Council has adopted conclusions on Global Gateway, reaffirming it as the European Union’s worldwide investment strategy for building mutually beneficial partnerships and mobilising public and private resources to bridge the global investment gap. In a geopolitical environment marked by growing fragmentation, economic competition and pressure on democratic governance, the Council reiterates its commitment to advance Global […]