On 2 July, the European Commission celebrated the inauguration of the electricity interconnector between Spain and Portugal. The commissioning of this new infrastructure project linking northern Portugal and Galicia, in north-western Spain, marks a key milestone in the energy sector. The project increases cross-border electricity transmission capacity by 1,000 MW, bringing the total to 4,200 MW […]
The Commission approves €402 million in Spanish state aid for road haulage companies
The Commission has approved Spanish state aid worth 402 million euros for road haulage companies affected by rising fuel 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 29 […]
29 scientists conducting research at Spanish institutions will receive funding
On 23 June, the European Research Council (ERC) announced the winners of its latest call for Advanced Grants. The funding, totalling 838 million euros, will go to 319 leading researchers from across Europe. Advanced grants offer the most experienced researchers the opportunity to carry out ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to significant scientific breakthroughs. […]
The Commission is providing €846 million to Spain to support recovery following the DANA in 2024
The European Commission has approved a payment of 846 million euros to Spain from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support reconstruction efforts following the devastating floods that hit the Valencian Community in October 2024. This sum supplements an emergency advance of 100 million euros disbursed in March 2025 to help get recovery and relief […]
Summer courses – 40 years of Andalusia in Europe
To mark the 40th anniversary of Spain’s accession to the European Union (EU), this training initiative aims to use this milestone to take stock of these past decades and, above all, to identify the challenges facing Andalusia within the EU in the coming years. It is not simply a matter of looking back at the […]
Four Spanish food products have been added to the EU’s register of geographical indications
The European Commission has reached a significant milestone in the protection of Europe’s food and drink heritage. With the addition of thirteen new products to the register, the EU now officially protects more than 3,700 geographical indications (GIs) and continues to lead the world in protecting tradition, promoting sustainability and recognising excellence. The new GIs […]
The Commission has decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose agreed legislation
The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the revised EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Directive [Directive (EU) 2023/959] into national law. The Commission has also decided to refer Spain and Poland to the Court for failing to transpose the revised […]
The 2026 European Women Innovators Award celebrates visionary women
The European Commission announced the winners of the 12th European Women Innovators Awardat theEuropean Innovation Council (EIC) Summit heldin Brussels. This award recognises the pioneering contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations drive progress and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in the global economy. From groundbreaking advances in healthcare and sustainability to the revolution in space technology and […]
The Commission proposes to allocate €144 million from the EUSF to Spain, Romania and Cyprus following weather-related disasters
The European Commission has proposed the mobilisation of €144 million fromthe European Union Solidarity Fund(EUSF) to assist Spain, Romania and Cyprus in their recovery following the devastating weather-related disasters that occurred in 2025. This financial support underlines the EU’s commitment to supporting its Member States in times of crisis, ensuring that affected communities receive the […]