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 […]
Summer School – The Good Lobby – Spain
Every year, the Good Lobby Summer Academy brings together a select group of leading thinkers, professionals and academics working internationally on new forms and policies of influence, mobilisation and lobbying. This unique event is the perfect training or refresher course for advocacy professionals from both civil society and the private sector. By the end, you […]
Internships – Human Resources and Administration – Spain
SatCen offers a unique practical experience within a European Union agency whose mission is to safeguard the security of European citizens. You will gain valuable work experience and develop employability skills that will help you in your future career. You will benefit from working with a team of enthusiastic professionals from across the European Union […]
The Commission approves a Spanish state aid scheme to support the decarbonisation of heat used in industrial processes
The European Commission has approved, in accordance with EU state aid rules, a €50 million Spanish scheme to promote the decarbonisation of heat in industrial processes. This will be done through the ‘Auctions as a Service (AAAS)’ tool of the 2025 heat auction under the Innovation Fund. The Spanish scheme will support projects that decarbonise […]
Road deaths in the EU fell by 3% in 2025. Spain performed better than the average.
Yesterday, the European Commission published preliminary figures on road traffic fatalities in 2025, reporting around 19,400 deaths. This represents a 3% decrease compared to 2024, amounting to a reduction of 580 fatalities on European roads. Given the increase in the number of vehicles on EU roads and the number of kilometres travelled, this is a […]
Training grants – European Union and External Action
On 20 March 2026, the Official Gazette of the Regional Government of Andalusia published the Resolution of 6 March 2026 issued by the General Secretariat for External Action and the European Union, announcing the call for applications for training and specialisation grants on the European Union and external action. These grants are designed to provide […]