In a keynote speech, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underlined the strength of the transatlantic bond and laid out NATO’s path to the upcoming Summit in The Hague. “When it comes to keeping Europe and North America safe, there is no alternative to NATO,” he said, stressing that it is not possible to imagine the defence of Europe without the Alliance.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she “deeply regrets” the US decision to impose tariffs on automotive imports from Europe: “The automotive industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic”. Explore President Trump’s Proclamation and Fact Sheet arguments – and EU reactions.
Ukraine continues to work with its partners to establish lasting peace and reliable security guarantees. This was emphasized by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) explore the cybersecurity threat landscape of space to strengthen the resilience of commercial satellites. The objective of the ITU and the ENISA space threat landscape is to recommend cybersecurity controls and mitigation strategies for a trustworthy and uninterrupted deployment of commercial satellite systems and architectures.
EU countries have only partially addressed their labour market challenges through the reforms they pledged in return for money from the bloc’s sizeable €650 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) established after the COVID pandemic, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors.
Member states’ representatives approved today the EU Council’s negotiating mandate on a EU Commission proposal to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness. The so-called ‘Stop-the-clock’ directive postpones the application dates of certain corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements.
The OECD report identifies several gaps in Belgium’s policy to fight foreign bribery. A lack of financial and human resources at every stage of the enforcement process is a key obstacle to the successful conclusion of cases. Further, Belgian companies are not sufficiently incentivised to implement anti-corruption compliance programmes.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she “deeply regrets” the US decision to impose tariffs on automotive imports from Europe: “The automotive industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic”. Explore President Trump’s Proclamation and Fact Sheet arguments – and EU reactions.
At a meeting of the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) on 24 March, WTO members considered a request from China for the establishment of a dispute panel to review the European Union’s countervailing duties on new battery electric vehicles from China.
The Report is based on information provided by national authorities of the 27 EU Member States, selected national and EU consumer associations, EU industry associations, national ombudsmen. It also contains quantitative data from a variety of sources, including for the first time the EBA’s new Retail Risk Indicators.
On March 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at overhauling federal election practices. The order mandates significant changes, including documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, strict ballot receipt deadlines, and new conditions tied to federal election funding. While the EO seeks to enhance election security, several provisions appear to exceed executive authority, contradict settled legal precedent, and raise substantial constitutional concerns.
The representatives of the governments of the member states today appointed thirteen judges to the General Court. The appointments are part of the partial renewal of the composition of the General Court, since the terms of office of 26 judges will expire on 31 August 2025.
Cartel in the European Government Bonds sector: The EU General Court largely confirms the decision of the EU Commission. However, the Court moderately reduces the amount of the fines imposed on UniCredit and Nomura.
Weak oversight, regulatory gaps, and poor cooperation leave EU member states struggling to collect the VAT due — exposing the system to significant abuse.
“The marvellous thing about of our Union is that it is never done, never finished. Our Union is still the best way to protect, to prosper, and to promote our interests in the world. The best way to accommodate our differences. To build the necessary consensus. To make our societies more resilient, more connected, more dynamic. Without it, we are all weaker; with it, we hold the future in our hands” – António Costa
A provisional political agreement reached today by the EU Council and European Parliament will ensure that serious road traffic offenders will soon be held responsible throughout the EU for their offences, independently from the member state where these offences were committed.
The Dutch Senate approved a law criminalising more forms of espionage, such as digital and diaspora espionage. As a result a new criminal provision has been added to the Dutch Criminal Code. The law is intended to protect national security, public safety, critical infrastructure and high-value technologies more effectively.
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) explore the cybersecurity threat landscape of space to strengthen the resilience of commercial satellites. The objective of the ITU and the ENISA space threat landscape is to recommend cybersecurity controls and mitigation strategies for a trustworthy and uninterrupted deployment of commercial satellite systems and architectures.
Responding to the need to propel AI innovation by developing AI standards more quickly while encouraging openness and collaboration – incorporating a wide range of expertise – NIST is launching its AI Standards Zero Drafts Pilot Project.
From 20 to 26 March 2025, the Horizon 2020 projects EXIMIOUS and EPHOR are organising the Occupational Exposome Week. The projects are part of the European Human Exposome Network (EHEN) and focus on delivering a new way of assessing the human exposome, specifically the occupational exposome.
Brussels, 25 March 2025 The Commission has adopted, for the first time, a list of
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Leading media industry associations articulate their common understanding of the European Media Freedom Act’s (EMFA) overarching principles for all media – including online platforms. They encourage the EU Commission to develop guidelines that clarify how the EMFA’s principles should be applied in practice to support standards that uphold trusted methodologies and avoid disadvantages.
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.
“Our European security is directly threatened by this. It is also threatened by other battlefields. The battlefields in our pockets — our phones — and our computers, our power plants, our banks, our supply chains, our raw materials, and in the media we consume every day. These are all battlefields, and they are being weaponised to threaten our European way of life and our democracies” – EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
In a keynote speech, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte underlined the strength of the transatlantic bond and laid out NATO’s path to the upcoming Summit in The Hague. “When it comes to keeping Europe and North America safe, there is no alternative to NATO,” he said, stressing that it is not possible to imagine the defence of Europe without the Alliance.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she “deeply regrets” the US decision to impose tariffs on automotive imports from Europe: “The automotive industry is a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and high quality jobs, through deeply integrated supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic”. Explore President Trump’s Proclamation and Fact Sheet arguments – and EU reactions.
Ukraine continues to work with its partners to establish lasting peace and reliable security guarantees. This was emphasized by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy following his meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.
On March 24–26, the first session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on an international treaty establishing the Claims Commission for Ukraine took place. The Ukrainian delegation was led by Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Iryna Mudra.
On March 25, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) aimed at overhauling federal election practices. The order mandates significant changes, including documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, strict ballot receipt deadlines, and new conditions tied to federal election funding. While the EO seeks to enhance election security, several provisions appear to exceed executive authority, contradict settled legal precedent, and raise substantial constitutional concerns.
Europe is facing a new era of crises that threaten the foundations of our societies. Geopolitical tensions, hybrid and cyber threats, foreign interference, and the escalating impact of climate change are testing Europe’s resilience like never before. The EU Commission and the High Representative propose a Preparedness Union Strategy. Explore the joint plan to help Member States prevent, anticipate, and respond to existing and emerging threats.
“The marvellous thing about of our Union is that it is never done, never finished. Our Union is still the best way to protect, to prosper, and to promote our interests in the world. The best way to accommodate our differences. To build the necessary consensus. To make our societies more resilient, more connected, more dynamic. Without it, we are all weaker; with it, we hold the future in our hands” – António Costa
The Dutch Senate approved a law criminalising more forms of espionage, such as digital and diaspora espionage. As a result a new criminal provision has been added to the Dutch Criminal Code. The law is intended to protect national security, public safety, critical infrastructure and high-value technologies more effectively.
“How Russia behaves in the coming days will reveal a lot, if not everything. If there are air raid alerts again, if there is renewed military activity in the Black Sea, if Russian manipulations and threats continue – then new measures will need to be taken, specifically against Moscow. Diplomacy must work” – Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The report demonstrates that 2024 was a record-breaking year for forest fires in Ukraine. Satellite imagery shows that nearly one million hectares (965 000 ha) burnt in the country in 2024 – more than twice the area burnt in the entire European Union during the same period.
Have the U.S. negotiators achieved progress? With Ukraine — yes, a joint technical understanding emerges on Black Sea security and humanitarian priorities, though it remains non-binding and vague on enforcement. With Russia — not quite: what reads as common ground quickly unravels over sanctions, conditions, and conflicting interpretations. The result? A classic Yes-But-No Deal.
“The security of Israel is extremely important to the European Union. Israelis must be able to feel safe in their own homes. Israel has the right of self-defence against terror attacks, whether from Hamas, the Houthis or Hezbollah. However, military actions must be proportionate. Israeli strikes into Syria and Lebanon risk further escalation. The fundamental steps here are restating the ceasefire; ensuring the release of all hostages and resume the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza – with the goal of a permanent ceasefire” – EU HR Kaja Kallas.
The EU Commission has published a report assessing the work of the Commission’s Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) since its creation over three years ago. The report highlights HERA’s achievements in strengthening EU-level preparedness and response capacities, as well as taking on new tasks, such as addressing the supply chain aspects of critical medicines shortages.
As hosts of the Climate Dialogue, Germany and Brazil—together with around 40 other countries—have sent a strong signal in support of ambitious climate protection, even without the participation of the United States. The focus now shifts to turning this momentum into concrete actions ahead of the next UN Climate Conference.
EU ministers highlighted the growing impact of digital technologies, including social media, on the daily lives of younger generations. Increased stress levels, anxiety, and depression are among the most common consequences of excessive exposure to technology.
A massive scale-up of markets for transformative near-zero emissions steel and cement is needed to achieve internationally agreed net zero goals. Yet early movers on both the supply- and demand-side – that is, material producers and consumers – face substantial barriers related to high costs and risks, among other factors.
Increased electrification of end uses is mostly met with a rapid growth in generation from variable renewable sources. These changes necessitate a more flexible system. Grids play a crucial role in connecting new power sources and consumers, transporting electricity, and balancing supply and demand.
Global energy demand grew at a faster-than-average pace in 2024 as the consumption of electricity rose around the world – with increased supply of renewables and natural gas covering the majority of additional energy needs, according to a new IEA report.
The latest agreement focuses particularly on the new monitoring, reporting and verification of non-CO2 aviation effects on climate change as part of the Emission Trading System (ETS) Directive.
A provisional political agreement reached today by the EU Council and European Parliament will ensure that serious road traffic offenders will soon be held responsible throughout the EU for their offences, independently from the member state where these offences were committed.
Environmental justice: The UNECE digest aims to enhance the accessibility and transparency of the Compliance Committee’s work, ensuring that Parties, legal experts, academia and other interested stakeholders can easily find relevant information to guide their understanding and implementation of the Aarhus Convention’s provisions.
This roadmap outlines the rail sector’s vision for ticketing and distribution by 2025 and 2030, aiming to enhance the passenger experience within the Single European Railway Area. CER members actively support the European Commission’s policy agenda to simplify digital booking and ticketing.
The report demonstrates that 2024 was a record-breaking year for forest fires in Ukraine. Satellite imagery shows that nearly one million hectares (965 000 ha) burnt in the country in 2024 – more than twice the area burnt in the entire European Union during the same period.
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