European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the outcomes of this week’s European Council meeting. Discover the key takeaways from their statements and the complete conclusions of the meeting.
Coordinated by the European Commission, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) has launched an enforcement action against Star Stable Entertainment AB to ensure a safer, more transparent experience for players of the Star Stable Online game.
The digital euro is not just about creating a new form of money, says ECB Chief Economist Philip R. Lane. It is about ensuring that Europe retains control over its monetary and financial destiny in the digital age against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
The EU Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability, and resilience.
Consumer protection: A contractual term obliging a young sportsman to transfer part of his income if he becomes a professional athlete may be unfair. The national court must assess the unfairness of such a term by taking into account, in particular, whether or not that term is plain and intelligible as regards the financial consequences of the commitment.
“Turning to our network of Free Trade Agreements, which has a key role to play in boosting Europe’s competitiveness. We already boast 44 preferential trade agreements covering 76 countries and 44% of EU trade. And this network is set to grow, as many around the world turn to the European Union as a reliable, open partner, in an increasingly polarized economic climate” – EU Commissioner Šefčovič.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN under the Corporate Transparency Act.
Members of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group gathered in Subiaco, Italy, for the second edition of the ECR event “Rooted Principles, Stronger Future – The Heritage of Saint Benedict in the Values of European Conservatism”. The gathering reaffirmed the enduring values that lie at the heart of the European conservative tradition.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and critical raw materials. The EIB’s Board of Directors also approved a total of €8.9 billion of new financing for port and rail projects, education, energy and grid upgrades, water and business investment.
On Friday, European Council President António Costa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas had a video conference with the Prime Minister of Iceland, Kristrún Frostadóttir, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
EU Commissioner Kubilius said the EU is opening new defence investment channels, with €600 billion in national spending still unregulated. EU loans will support procurement from European companies, including subsidiaries of third-country firms. For the first time, countries like the UK and Canada could also benefit if they sign defence partnerships with the EU.
EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, is travelling to Budapest, Hungary next week, where he will meet with representatives of the government, the judiciary and with civil society and media stakeholders.
On Monday 24 March, the European Commission and the European Parliament will organise a joint conference in Brussels bringing together stakeholders and representatives from different levels of government to start a policy dialogue on affordable housing.
The Belgian economy was resilient to a series of shocks, but growth has been slowing, and core inflation remains persistent. Labor productivity growth remained sluggish, and labor-cost competitiveness has declined. Successive shocks have increased structural fiscal deficits and public debt. Risks arising from deepening geoeconomic fragmentation and intensification of regional conflicts affecting energy, trade and financial spillovers could worsen the outlook.
While fundamentals remain strong, Luxembourg’s economic performance has been lackluster during 2022-24. A tepid recovery is underway, supported by public consumption. But there are risks of setbacks stemming from weaker external demand and higher financial market volatility, alongside domestic challenges in the real estate sector and fiscal pressures.
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the outcomes of this week’s European Council meeting. Discover the key takeaways from their statements and the complete conclusions of the meeting.
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017. It highlights the EU’s long-term commitment to Ukrainian media, ensuring their continued ability to operate independently, produce high-quality journalism, and fight disinformation.
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017. It highlights the EU’s long-term commitment to Ukrainian media, ensuring their continued ability to operate independently, produce high-quality journalism, and fight disinformation.
Coordinated by the European Commission, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) has launched an enforcement action against Star Stable Entertainment AB to ensure a safer, more transparent experience for players of the Star Stable Online game.
The digital euro is not just about creating a new form of money, says ECB Chief Economist Philip R. Lane. It is about ensuring that Europe retains control over its monetary and financial destiny in the digital age against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
The EU Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability, and resilience.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of Prime Data Centers LLC by Ares Management Corporation, Macquarie Group Limited, and Data Realty Group, all of the US. The transaction relates primarily to the sector of data centres infrastructure solutions.
This Policy Brief, published by Bruegel, analyses innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) models over the past half year and examines the economic implications for AI companies and policymakers. In particular, it examines the market entry of DeepSeek in Europe.
The European Commission sent two sets of preliminary findings to Alphabet for failing to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), regarding two services for which it has been designated as a gatekeeper.
Interoperability enables a deeper and more seamless integration of third-party products with Apple’s ecosystem. It is therefore key to opening up new possibilities for third parties to develop innovative products and services on Apple’s gatekeeper platforms. As a result, a wider choice of products will be available to consumers in Europe which are compatible with their Apple devices.
The EU Commission takes action to maintain and expand European industrial capacities in the steel and metals sectors. The Action Plan on Steel and Metals is designed to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness and safeguard the industry’s future.
From intelligent vehicles to seamless communication between road users and infrastructure, the transformation of mobility systems is accelerating. This transition to total vehicle automation is being enabled by global standards that lay the foundation for modern vehicular communications and intelligent transport systems (ITS). ITU and UNECE are playing key roles in setting the standards.
With the extension, the free flow of data with the UK would be maintained until 27 December 2025. This will allow for the legislative process in the UK to be concluded. Once concluded, the EU Commission will assess the new UK legal framework and decide on its adequacy.
“Turning to our network of Free Trade Agreements, which has a key role to play in boosting Europe’s competitiveness. We already boast 44 preferential trade agreements covering 76 countries and 44% of EU trade. And this network is set to grow, as many around the world turn to the European Union as a reliable, open partner, in an increasingly polarized economic climate” – EU Commissioner Šefčovič.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being considered in ongoing ceasefire conversations on the military conflict in Ukraine. He stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was ready to provide its technical support for those efforts.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and critical raw materials. The EIB’s Board of Directors also approved a total of €8.9 billion of new financing for port and rail projects, education, energy and grid upgrades, water and business investment.
On Friday, European Council President António Costa, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas had a video conference with the Prime Minister of Iceland, Kristrún Frostadóttir, the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
EU Commissioner Kubilius said the EU is opening new defence investment channels, with €600 billion in national spending still unregulated. EU loans will support procurement from European companies, including subsidiaries of third-country firms. For the first time, countries like the UK and Canada could also benefit if they sign defence partnerships with the EU.
EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, is travelling to Budapest, Hungary next week, where he will meet with representatives of the government, the judiciary and with civil society and media stakeholders.
European Council President António Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reflect on the outcomes of this week’s European Council meeting. Discover the key takeaways from their statements and the complete conclusions of the meeting.
This new funding builds on more than €100 million the European Union has already invested in independent media since 2017. It highlights the EU’s long-term commitment to Ukrainian media, ensuring their continued ability to operate independently, produce high-quality journalism, and fight disinformation.
An international law enforcement operation coordinated by Europol has dismantled a criminal network behind a large-scale healthcare subsidy fraud in France and the laundering of its illicit proceeds in Germany.
An operation involving authorities from Belgium and Germany, coordinated by Europol, targeted a migrant smuggling network active across the English Channel. The operation was also supported by Italy and Eurojust. The investigation targeted a criminal network based in Germany and involved in criminal activities facilitating the smuggling of Middle Eastern and East African migrants across the English Channel with low-quality inflatable boats.
The EU Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, oceans and multilateralism. Delve into the details.
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on competitiveness, European defence and security and migration.
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said it was encouraging to see the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) being considered in ongoing ceasefire conversations on the military conflict in Ukraine. He stressed that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was ready to provide its technical support for those efforts.
“The new Water Resilience Strategy will mark an important step forward. But it will only be the beginning of our journey. We will need to turn our ambitions to reality. And for that we need initiatives like this one, which brings together policymaking, businesses, and thought leaders” – EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall.
On 20 March, the European Council adopted conclusions on the Middle East, oceans and multilateralism. Delve into the details.
The EU Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating three new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics. Established under Horizon Europe, these partnerships will drive growth, sustainability, and resilience.
The European Commission has decided to appoint Oliver Sitar as Director for Legal, Procedural and Interinstitutional Affairs (DG AGRI). This department is responsible of supporting and promoting a knowledge- and evidence-based green and digital transition towards a sustainable, competitive, and resilient EU agriculture, rural areas and food systems. The date of effect will be determined later.
European Council President Costa said that the world is facing global challenges, including peace, climate change, and inequality. He stressed the importance of supporting peace efforts in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and combating inequalities, advancing the Pact for the Future and the reform of the global financial system, as well as continuing efforts to address climate change, oceans, and biodiversity.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Hellenic Healthcare S.à.r.l. of Luxembourg by Pure Health Holding PJSC of the United Arab Emirates. The transaction relates primarily to the health sector in Greece and Cyprus.
Today, ACER launches a public consultation to assess the impact of developing peak-shaving products on the EU electricity market under normal conditions. Peak-shaving products are market-based tools that enable market participants to reduce their electricity consumption during peak demand periods in exchange for compensation.
“Fresh water is fundamental to life on this planet and the website is enabling access to what is vital information,” said Sinikinesh Jimma, head of UNEP’s Marine and Freshwater Branch. “The more people know about the state of their local freshwater bodies, the more they can do to protect and restore them.”
EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) have published their joint EU medicines agencies’ network strategy to 2028 (EMANS), following its recent adoption by the HMA and the EMA Management Board.
The clear signs of human-induced climate change reached new heights in 2024, with some of the consequences being irreversible over hundreds if not thousands of years, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which also underlined the massive economic and social upheavals from extreme weather.
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