The European Commission has adopted the revised Block Exemption Regulation applicable to technology transfer agreements (‘RECATT’) and the Guidelines on the application of Article 101 of the Treaty to technology transfer agreements (‘Guidelines’), following a comprehensive review of the provisions in force since 2014. Technology transfer agreements are agreements whereby an undertaking holding technology rights […]
The EU presents the first Action Plan under the Mediterranean Pact
The European Commission presented the first set of key initiatives, in the form of an Action Plan, to representatives of the EU Member States and the southern Mediterranean countries, with a view toadvancing the implementation of the Mediterranean Pact. The Pact was developed through a broad and inclusive consultation process involving governments, civil society, young […]
The Commission proposes measures for Google regarding the sharing of search engine data with third parties under the Digital Markets Act
The European Commission has sent Google a preliminary report setting out proposed measures to comply with theDigital Markets Act (DMA). Under these measures, Google would be required to allow third-party search engines to access search data —such as rankings, queries, clicks and impressions— on fair, reasonable and non – discriminatory terms. The aim of these […]
Better protection for workers against exposure to chemicals
On Wednesday, the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs adopted its position on the new provisions designed to strengthen EU rules to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances. With 45 votes in favour, none against and 10 abstentions, MEPs on the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs approved the sixth revision of the Carcinogens, […]
The Commission is launching a platform to aggregate demand for raw materials and promote diversification
The European Commission is today launching the first call for proposals to bring together buyers and suppliers under the Critical Raw Materials Mechanism. Through a dedicated platform, buyers of critical raw materials will be able to aggregate demand and get in touch with suppliers, financial institutions and storage providers. The Critical Raw Materials Mechanism forms […]
Internships – EU LISA – Estonia
The European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (eu-LISA) offers paid internships for recent university graduates who are at the start of theirprofessional careers. The aim of the graduate traineeships is to enable trainees to broaden their knowledge of EU policies, activities and […]
Launch of the European Ocean Board
The European Commission has officially launched the European Ocean Council, a high-level expert group tasked with supporting the implementation of the European Ocean Pact. The EU’s strategy aims to better protect the oceans, promote a thriving blue economy and support coastal communities. Chaired by Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, the Council comprises 28 […]
The Commission welcomes the full implementation of the Entry-Exit System
Today marks a significant milestone in European border security, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) becomes fully operational across all Schengen Area countries. The EES is an advanced IT system that will digitally record the entries and exits of third-country nationals travelling to 29 European countries for short stays. The EES collects biographical and biometric data, […]
EU-Egypt Dialogue on Security and Defence
On 31 March 2026, the first EU-Egypt Security and Defence Dialogue took place in Cairo. The establishment of this Dialogue was agreed at the 1st EU-Egypt Leaders’ Summit in October 2025 and represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation on a wide range of peace, security and defence issues of common interest, as envisaged in […]