The European Commission has launched a consultation to gather feedback from stakeholders and the general public on the functioning of the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets, the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (MiCA). As crypto-asset markets and the broader policy landscape continue to evolve, the Commission is assessing whether the current framework remains fit for purpose. […]
Rubén Amón, Ángeles Blanco and María Paz López, winners of the Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Prize in 2026
This year marks the 32nd edition of the Salvador de Madariaga European Journalism Prize. The jury has just announced the winners of the 2026 edition, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the European Union. The winner in the radio category is Rubén Amón, from Onda Cero; the winner in the television […]
The Commission requests information on the future of the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The European Commission has launched acall for evidence. It seeks to gather the views of stakeholders, experts and citizens on the 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture. The 2040 Vision will establish a 15-year strategic framework to address the structural challenges facing the sector and ensure its long-term sustainability and competitiveness. The EU fisheries and […]
The Commission seeks opinions to boost women’s participation in research and innovation
The European Commission has launched a call for data to help shape the first Action Plan for Women in Research, Innovation and Start-ups. This initiative aims to make the EU the leading destination for women in research and innovation by the end of the decade. EkaterinaZaharieva, Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation, said:“Wewantwomen in research […]
The Commission is gathering opinions on electrification, heating and cooling
The Commission has launched a series of calls for public consultation on two initiatives that will be key to fully implementing the Clean Industry Pact and the Affordable Energy Action Plan: the Action Plan for Electrification and the Heating and Cooling Strategy. The Action Plan for Electrification will set out how to accelerate the cost-effective […]
Commission launches consultation on simplification of environmental legislation
On 22 July the Commission launched a call for evidence to gather views on how to simplify environmental legislation, to reduce bureaucracy while maintaining and better achieving the EU’s environmental objectives of this legislation. The forthcoming omnibus environmental proposal will present measures to simplify legislation in areas such as the circular economy, industrial emissions and […]