The European Commission has adopted the Livestock Strategy to ensure that Europe’s valuable livestock sector remains strong and resilient in the long term. This strategy, the first of its kind, sets out measures to help livestock farmers tackle economic, environmental and market challenges. This long-term vision recognises the vital role of sustainable livestock farming in […]
EU agricultural markets remain robust despite uncertainty and rising input costs
EU agricultural markets are expected to remain strong in 2026, according to the summer 2026 edition of the report on the short-term outlook for EU agricultural markets, published today by the European Commission. It should be noted that this report does not take into account the current heatwaves, which are severely affecting farmers across Europe, […]
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 […]
A Spanish state aid scheme worth €1.5 billion has been approved to support farmers affected by the 2025/26 floods in Andalusia and Extremadura
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. […]
The Commission approves a €5 billion German state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of industry
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help industrial companies decarbonise their production processes. This scheme contributes to achieving Germany’s energy and climate targets, as well asthe EU’s objectives of sustainable prosperity and competitiveness. The German plan Eligible projects must involve fundamental technological changes and replace […]
Commission approves €440 million Spanish state aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a Spanish state aid scheme worth €440 million to support the production of renewable hydrogen. This will be done through the European Hydrogen Bank’s ‘auctions as a service’ tool for the auction that closed in February 2026. The scheme will contribute to the objectives of […]
Fisheries and aquaculture: Council agrees its negotiating position on a new framework for statistics
The Council has agreed on a mandate to open negotiations with the European Parliament on a Regulation establishing a new European framework for fisheries and aquaculture statistics. The new framework will modernise the collection and use of statistical data on fisheries and aquaculture across the European Union, thereby enabling the use of reliable and timely […]
Internships – Public Communications (BCE) – Germany
You will be part of the Public Communication Division of the Directorate General Communications. The Directorate has approximately 250 staff members responsible for communicating the ECB’s work and mission to the public and the media. It manages digital and public communication, as well as media relations, and also leads the ECB’s initiatives to interact effectively […]
Nearly €1 billion awarded to boost renewable hydrogen development.
Last May 20, the Commission announced the selection of 15 renewable hydrogen production projects for public funding across the European Economic Area (EEA). The projects, located across five countries, are expected to produce nearly 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over ten years, avoiding more than 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The hydrogen will be produced in sectors such […]