The EU Commission welcomes a provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive. This Directive will promote a circular economy throughout the EU, notably by fostering innovation and moving towards more sustainable industrial and consumer practices.
The EU Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators.
EU Commissioner Šefčovič, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged that the EU has a relatively small trade surplus but emphasized that it accounts for only 3% of total bilateral trade. He pointed out that the U.S. holds a significant trade surplus in services, ranging from financial services to streaming platforms and social media, noting that even a Tesla car is packed with services. And he also highlighted that the EU imports twice as many digital services from the U.S. as it does from the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Amid disinformation from U.S. President Trump targeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, efforts toward a just and lasting peace continue. Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, recently met in Kyiv with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg—a visit warmly welcomed by Zelenskyy, who maintains strong public backing. Explore the latest KIIS opinion poll for deeper insights.
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Regulation to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a key pillar of the Growth Plan for Moldova proposed by the Commission in October 2024.
“I would like to share some of our ideas for the New Pact for the Mediterranean. My vision is to design this pact collaboratively with our regional partners, ensuring it reflects their needs and aspirations. I am here today to listen to your thoughts before I embark on a regional tour to engage directly with stakeholders, including the private sector and civil society” – EU Commissioner Šuica.
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova, a new instrument to support EU-related reforms and economic growth in the country.
EU Commissioner Šefčovič, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged that the EU has a relatively small trade surplus but emphasized that it accounts for only 3% of total bilateral trade. He pointed out that the U.S. holds a significant trade surplus in services, ranging from financial services to streaming platforms and social media, noting that even a Tesla car is packed with services. And he also highlighted that the EU imports twice as many digital services from the U.S. as it does from the entire Asia-Pacific region.
More targeted government support is needed to boost resilience and productivity in fisheries, a new OECD report finds. It warns that 65% of subsidies in 41 countries risk encouraging overfishing and illegal practices without strong management. Sustainable fish stocks are key to livelihoods, food security, and marine conservation.
“Multi-level governance is the foundation on which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Europe for everyone. The upcoming debate on the next Multiannual Financial Framework is a perfect example. It is about the European Union’s strength and cohesion. It is about addressing problems that vary between Member States and regions” – European Council President António Costa.
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), signed new financing worth €12.3 billion in Spain in 2024 – around 14% of the Group’s total financing figure.
Both sides affirmed their unwavering commitment to act in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and its purposes and principles and reaffirmed that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety.
The EU Council formally adopted today new rules aimed at replacing the current paper certificates used to declare exemptions from the EU’s value added tax (VAT) with a new electronic form.
The EU Council approved the EU Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans submitted by Latvia and Belgium.
The EU Council today approved conclusions setting guidelines for the EU’s annual budget for 2026. The guidelines provide political steer to the Commission in preparing the draft budget proposal for next year’s budget.
As part of the Commission’s outreach strategy, President Ursula von der Leyen, starts a two-day visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. She will meet with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, and attend the 48th Session of the Conference of CARICOM. Her aim is to strengthen the EU´s presence in the region and to lay the groundwork for the EU-CELAC Summit planned for the last quarter of 2025.
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Core Sustainability Fund I K/S by Polaris Management A/S, both of Denmark. The transaction relates primarily to the investment fund management sector in the Nordics.
The EU Commission has approved a €920 million German aid measure for the construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Dresden. The measure will allow Infineon to complete the MEGAFAB-DD project which will be able to produce a wide range of different types of chips.
For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. But burdensome red tape is putting them at risk of falling behind its global competitors as digital technology becomes an ever bigger part of vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns.
“The question before us is not whether AI will transform the labour market. It is rather how we, as policymakers and representatives of European citizens, will shape that transformation” – EU Commission Executive Vice President Roxana Mînzatu.
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A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) confirms Europe’s leadership in scientific research on emerging innovations such as AI, digital twins, and biotechnology. However, challenges remain, and strategic investment is needed for Europe to maintain its competitive edge.
Start-ups and scale-ups should be the engine of Europe’s innovation and competitiveness. Yet, many still face hurdles—limited access to private capital and barriers to seamless cross-border growth. The European Commission is eager to hear from start-ups and other key stakeholders on how to create a more supportive environment for scaling and success.
CEF Digital Call 4 closed on 13 February with a budget of €233 million for 5G Large-Scale Pilots and Backbone connectivity for Digital Global Gateways. It drew an impressive total of 321 partners responding with 85 proposals. These submissions featured coordinators from 22 different countries and included various consortia.
The Digital Dialogue is a cornerstone of the EU-Brazil strategic partnership established in 2007, which fosters deeper cooperation across a wide range of political, economic, and social issues.
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk met with Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai at the Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw. According to a memorandum of cooperation signed between the state-owned Polish Development Fund and Google, the company will make billion-dollar investments in Poland, contributing to an 8% increase in the country’s GDP.
GANANA will strengthen expertise exchange, foster research links and enhance the development of software for HPC applications. Three European HPC Centers of Excellence funded by the EuroHPC JU, focusing on the domains of biomedical and life sciences, natural hazards and weather modelling.
After a first loan signed in 2022 to support the Group’s digitalisation of media platforms, DPG has now signed a further €120 million in the framework of further digitalisation and innovation of its media.
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Regulation to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a key pillar of the Growth Plan for Moldova proposed by the Commission in October 2024.
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Joergensen, to the NATO Headquarters for a meeting with the North Atlantic Council.
“China hopes all relevant parties and stakeholders involved in the Ukraine crisis will engage in the peace talks process, and reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties. As the conflict has been unfolding on European soil, it is imperative for Europe to work for peace” – China’s statement on Ukraine at the UN Security Council.
“I would like to share some of our ideas for the New Pact for the Mediterranean. My vision is to design this pact collaboratively with our regional partners, ensuring it reflects their needs and aspirations. I am here today to listen to your thoughts before I embark on a regional tour to engage directly with stakeholders, including the private sector and civil society” – EU Commissioner Šuica.
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for the Republic of Moldova, a new instrument to support EU-related reforms and economic growth in the country.
EU Commissioner Šefčovič, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged that the EU has a relatively small trade surplus but emphasized that it accounts for only 3% of total bilateral trade. He pointed out that the U.S. holds a significant trade surplus in services, ranging from financial services to streaming platforms and social media, noting that even a Tesla car is packed with services. And he also highlighted that the EU imports twice as many digital services from the U.S. as it does from the entire Asia-Pacific region.
Amid disinformation from U.S. President Trump targeting Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, efforts toward a just and lasting peace continue. Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, recently met in Kyiv with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg—a visit warmly welcomed by Zelenskyy, who maintains strong public backing. Explore the latest KIIS opinion poll for deeper insights.
Armenia and the EU highlighted the importance of free and fair elections and the outstanding efforts to increase public’s trust in the electoral process. Both sides acknowledged recent legislative amendments to further improve the Electoral Code. They also discussed how best to address the rising level of disinformation, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
Both sides affirmed their unwavering commitment to act in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and its purposes and principles and reaffirmed that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, immediately following his meeting with Russia’s foreign minister earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As part of the Commission’s outreach strategy, President Ursula von der Leyen, starts a two-day visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. She will meet with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, and attend the 48th Session of the Conference of CARICOM. Her aim is to strengthen the EU´s presence in the region and to lay the groundwork for the EU-CELAC Summit planned for the last quarter of 2025.
On 18 February, the General Affairs Council (GAC) convened at the Warsaw Citadel to address EU security in the context of enlargement, the multiannual budget, and Member States’ democratic resilience resilience in the face of populism, disinformation, and political crises. The meeting was chaired by Minister for the European Union Adam Szłapka.
“The European Union has long been a global leader in gender equality and women’s rights. We have prioritised these values in our Member States and abroad. This must continue. These commitments are at the heart of our European way of life. We must defend them and make them a reality for all women and girls” – EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
“The EU has a strong track record with ecodesign and energy labelling, achieving to date a 12% reduction in energy consumption – corresponding to more than Belgium’s and Czechia’s combined energy usage. This benefits our strategic autonomy and supports businesses. 93% of consumers recognise the energy label, boosting demand for higher-rated products” – EU Commissioner Roswall.
On Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol and the European Commissioner for Energy, Dan Joergensen, to the NATO Headquarters for a meeting with the North Atlantic Council.
The EU Commission welcomes a provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive. This Directive will promote a circular economy throughout the EU, notably by fostering innovation and moving towards more sustainable industrial and consumer practices.
The EU Commission is presenting its Vision for Agriculture and Food, an ambitious roadmap on the future of farming and food in Europe. This roadmap sets the stage for an attractive, competitive, resilient, future-oriented and fair agri-food system for current and future generations of farmers and agri-food operators.
European auto makers and suppliers today met with Commissioner Séjourné to discuss what’s needed to reinforce the entire automotive value chain, from batteries and critical raw materials to accessible, affordable energy for both industry and consumers.
More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to Commissioner Tzitzikostas on Wednesday.
The workshop brought together the five agencies of the Task Force – the ECDC, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Environmental Agency (EEA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Several agencies contributed by developing a shared stakeholder engagement methodology and providing expert facilitation.
More targeted government support is needed to boost resilience and productivity in fisheries, a new OECD report finds. It warns that 65% of subsidies in 41 countries risk encouraging overfishing and illegal practices without strong management. Sustainable fish stocks are key to livelihoods, food security, and marine conservation.
The EU Council signed off on a revised regulation on the application of Euratom safeguards, the nuclear materials supervision system within the Euratom Community which guarantees the peaceful use of nuclear materials. The new rules aim to simplify Euratom safeguards and align them with technological progress.
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial companies to decarbonise their production processes.
For well over a century, European vehicle manufacturers and automotive suppliers have been technological pioneers. But burdensome red tape is putting them at risk of falling behind its global competitors as digital technology becomes an ever bigger part of vehicles, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) warns.
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