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EU and Mercosur reach political agreement on groundbreaking partnership

Today, the President of the European Commission von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries, Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou, finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. Learn more about the partnership.

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Cybersecurity: EU Council approves conclusions to strenghten ENISA

“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.

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Europe’s new digital border system: EU Commission proposes a progressive start

The European Commission has proposed to introduce a progressive start of operations of Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), by giving Member States 6 months to deploy it. The EES will digitally record entries and exits, data from passports, fingerprints, and face images of non-EU nationals travelling for short-stays to any of the EU Member States and Schengen associates. What does this mean to you?

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Data about Mercosur

EU and Mercosur reach political agreement on groundbreaking partnership

Today, the President of the European Commission von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries, Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou, finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. Learn more about the partnership.

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EP President Metsola in Warsaw: A strong Poland means that a strong Europe is real

“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.

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DIGITIZATION

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Cybersecurity: EU Council approves conclusions to strenghten ENISA

“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.

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CEF Digital signs new submarine cable infrastructure projects

The EU Commission has signed 21 grant agreements for €142 million with backbone cable projects, bringing total funding to €420 million under the first CEF Digital Work Programme. Backbone networks, including submarine cables, are critical infrastructures that play an essential role in ensuring high-capacity connectivity. Get more details about the projects signed.

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Romanian elections: EU Commission issues data retention order to TikTok

The European Commission has issued a ‘retention order’ to TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA), requiring the platform to freeze and safeguard data linked to current or potential systemic risks posed by its services to electoral processes and civic discourse within the EU. This order ensures the preservation of relevant information and evidence that may be needed for future investigations into TikTok’s compliance with the DSA.

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ITU opinion on quantum developments: No longer 20 years away?

Quantum mechanics dates back to 1925, and the idea of quantum computing spans almost half that period. The first experimental demonstration of a quantum algorithm happened 30 years ago. But still today, these technologies used to scour vast databases and factor massive numbers are considered “new and emerging”. The untapped potential in this field is central as ITU prepares for 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum”.

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CEN-CENELEC Call for Tenders in the field of Cybersecurity

The Cyber Resilience Act aims to strengthen the EU’s cybersecurity by ensuring that digital products and services are secure throughout their lifecycle. It encourages proactive risk management and accountability, empowering businesses and users to build a safer digital future together.

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SECURITY

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Cybersecurity: EU Council approves conclusions to strenghten ENISA

“The importance of ENISA can hardly be underestimated in tackling cybersecurity threats, which have significantly increased in level, complexity, and scale these last years. This comprehensive set of conclusions will help us build a robust and resilient digital space in Europe” – Zoltán Kovács, Hungarian minister of state for international communication and relations.

Read More »
frontex pilot entry exit system eu

Europe’s new digital border system: EU Commission proposes a progressive start

The European Commission has proposed to introduce a progressive start of operations of Europe’s new digital border system, the Entry/Exit System (EES), by giving Member States 6 months to deploy it. The EES will digitally record entries and exits, data from passports, fingerprints, and face images of non-EU nationals travelling for short-stays to any of the EU Member States and Schengen associates. What does this mean to you?

Read More »

EP President Metsola in Warsaw: A strong Poland means that a strong Europe is real

“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.

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Drug trafficking gang tackled in Germany and Serbia: ten arrests

With support from Eurojust, German and Serbian authorities have taken down a drug trafficking network operating from the Rhine-Main area of Germany. Ten suspects were arrested and around thirty places searched in connection to the smuggling and distribution of tens of kilos of mainly cocaine throughout different European countries.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Intermodal transport: EU Council adopts negotiating position on passenger rights

To reinforce the application of passenger rights across the EU, today the EU Council adopted its negotiating position on two EU Commission proposals as part of the passenger mobility legislative package: a draft regulation amending five different sectoral regulations to enforce passenger rights in the EU, and a draft regulation on passenger rights in the case of multimodal journeys.

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EP President Metsola in Warsaw: A strong Poland means that a strong Europe is real

“Everyone can see the impressive changes that Poland has made over the past year…. You have unlocked crucial European funds to support Polish businesses and people, you have steered our support towards Ukraine and spearheaded our discussions on security, on defence, on the issues that matter most. And in doing so you have led your country to the very heart of Europe, where Poland belongs” – Robert Metsola in Warsaw.

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Gavi Pledging Summit to be co-hosted by the EU and the Gates Foundation

The European Union and the Gates Foundation, with the close support of other Gavi donors and implementing countries, will co-host the Gavi 6.0 pledging Summit. The event is planned to take place in Brussels late in the first quarter of 2025. It will unite global leaders from governments, partner organisations, vaccine manufacturers, civil society, and the private sector, to secure crucial investments in vaccination programmes.

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Fashion Policy Roundtable: Speech by EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall

“Our European clothing and textiles industry generated around 170 billion euros in turnover last year, providing livelihoods for over a million people across our continent. But what’s even more fascinating is how this industry is reinventing itself for the future. A future where quality, creativity and sustainability align” – EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall.

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