A new Eurobarometer survey released last Febrauary 13, ahead of the Munich Security Conference, shows Europeans’ growing perception of threat for their countries in the current international situation. The majority of them would also entrust EU with strengthening defence. Investment in this field is also seen as important. EU space programmes are perceived as essential […]
Parliament calls for the EU to continue taking action to combat cancer
Need for a specific EU health programme in the next long-term EU budget Improving access to treatment for cancer patients across Europe Reducing financial discrimination for cancer survivors In 2024, 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU and 1.27 million died from the disease. MEPs want the EU to renew its political […]
The Commission establishes the European Board for the Oceans and seeks expert advice on ocean policy
The European Commission is inviting applications for the European High Level Committee on Oceans, a new expert group set up under the European Ocean Pact. The call for applications is open for a period of four weeks and offers professionals and organisations the opportunity to help shape the future of ocean governance. Selection criteria The […]
Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships
In a report adopted on Wednesday, Parliament highlights the EU’s security and defence partnerships as key to responding effectively to emerging threats and to enhancing the EU’s global role. The text, prepared by the Security and Defence Committee, argues that the EU’s security and defence partnerships (SDPs) – which seek to bolster joint efforts in security and defence […]
Parliament approves £90 billion support package for Ukraine
60 billion to strengthen Ukraine’s defence, 30 billion in macro-financial assistance and budgetary support. Ukraine must continue with democratic reforms and the fight against corruption. The loan will be financed by the issuance of common EU debt, and Ukraine will repay it once it receives war reparations from Russia. The plenary gave the green light […]
Commission presents action plan to counter drone threats
The European Commission presented last February 11 its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating to drones and meteorological balloons, including hostile overflights, airspace violations, disruptions to airports, as well as risks to our critical infrastructure, external […]
European Parliament approves changes to EU asylum rules
On Tuesday, Parliament approved changes to EU asylum rules to make it easier for applications to be processed more quickly. With 408 votes in favour, 184 against and 60 abstentions, MEPs backed the creation of a European list of safe countries of origin. The plenary also supported a new regulation on the application of the […]
European Climate Law: 90% reduction in emissions by 2040
From 2036, international carbon credits can be used to reduce emissions by up to five points The introduction of the ETS2 emissions trading scheme is postponed until 2028 Follow-up report every two years, with the possibility of updating the climate target for 2040 Parliament has approved a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 […]
The Commission launches an Action Plan against Cyberbullying to protect young people online
The European Commission’sAction Plan against Cyberbullyin gaims to protect the mental health of children and adolescents online in the EU. The Action Plan focuses on: implementing an EU-wide app where victims of online bullying can easily get help; coordinating national strategies to tackle harmful online behaviour; and preventing cyberbullying by promoting better and safer digital […]