The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by various adverse weather events that occurred in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. The aid scheme aims to prevent farm closures and preserve agricultural production. […]
Improving Europe’s responsiveness: preparing the European Critical Communication System
From terrorist attacks, border incidents and large-scale accidents to floods and fires: responding to cross-border emergencies requires agile and fluid teamwork and reliable communication. The European Union Critical Communications System (EUCCS) is a key initiative for achieving a safer and better-connected Europe in emergency situations. It will integrate the communication systems used by emergency services […]
The EU needs to invest €70 billion per year in climate adaptation until 2050.
The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest around €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation to reduce exposure to increasing climate risks and improve resilience, according to a new study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and funded by Horizon Europe. Investing in our future Investing […]
The European Commission presents three initiatives aiming at the creation of a European title
The Commission is presenting three initiatives to advance transnational cooperation between higher education institutions, with the ultimate goal of creating a European degree. A voluntary European degree would benefit students and the higher education community by boosting learning mobility within the EU and by enhancing students’ transversal skills. It would help meet labour market demand and […]