The European Commission has proposed that the EU’s annual budget for 2027 be set at €200 billion (in commitment appropriations). The draft budget also takes into account the conclusions of the mid-term review of cohesion policy for 2021–2027. Member States are encouraged to use these resources for the Union’s new priorities in the areas of […]
The Pact on Migration and Asylum comes into force on 12 June
Today, 12 June 2026, thePact on Migration and Asylumwill enter into force in all EU Member States. Adopted in May 2024, the Pact has reformed the EU’s framework on migration and asylum and now forms the centrepiece of the EU’s new approach in this area. For the first time, the EU has a comprehensive migration […]
The Commission is launching the OceanEye initiative to put the EU at the forefront of ocean observation.
The European Commission has adopted OceanEye to expand the EU’s role in ocean observation. This initiative aims to position the EU as the world’s leading provider of ocean information, contributing 35% of the global ocean observation system by 2035 and securing 35% of the ocean observation technology market. The ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s […]
The Commission approves €500 million in Spanish state aid for agricultural businesses affected by higher fertiliser prices
The European Commission has approved a Spanish state aid scheme worth €500 million to help agricultural businesses facing higher fertiliser prices due to the crisis in the Middle East. The scheme has been approved under the Temporary Framework for Aid in Response to the Crisis in the Middle East (METSAF), which the Commission adopted on […]
The EU and Iceland boost cooperation on ocean affairs at a high-level dialogue in Reykjavík
The European Union and Iceland held a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavík today, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance and the blue economy. The Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, met with Iceland’s Minister for Industry, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, to review progress made under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
More than 10 million workers received training under the Skills Pact
According to the European Commission’s annual survey, more than 10 million people – including 3.9 million in 2025 alone – have benefited from skills-up initiatives underthe Skills Pact since its launch in 2020. Launched in November 2020, the Skills Pact supports skills partnerships that address Europe’s needs and promote the green and digital transitions. It […]
Commission seeks feedback on the Ocean Observation Initiative
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related technologies. […]
Statement from Commission on migration and asylum
The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the co-legislators on a Joint Roadmap on the Common European Asylum System and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. This confirms the joint commitment to take all necessary steps towards the adoption of the legislative proposals related to asylum and migration management before the end of the […]
G7 Leaders’ Statement
On 8 May, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), alongside Ukraine and the wider global community, commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe and the liberation from fascism and the National Socialist reign of terror, which caused immeasurable destruction, unspeakable horrors and human suffering. We mourn the millions of victims […]