The European Commission and the EU’s High Representative have started discussions with stakeholders to develop a Military Mobility Package to improve the movement of military troops, equipment and assets across the European Union and beyond.
With three new executive orders, U.S. President Donald Trump launches a sweeping deregulation drive to revitalize drone innovation, electric air mobility, and supersonic passenger flight. While American firms lead in R&D, regulatory lag has left the U.S. trailing China and Türkiye in deployment. The new orders aim to change that — and reassert U.S. airspace sovereignty in an era of aerial threats.
U.S: President Trump declared on Truth Social that a new U.S.-China trade deal is “done,” highlighting rare earth supplies from China and favorable tariff terms for the U.S. In contrast, China’s official statement portrayed the outcome as a step forward in an ongoing consultation process, calling for equal dialogue and reaffirming mutual benefit as the basis for cooperation. While the U.S. stresses finality and personal diplomacy, China underscores the importance of implementation and strategic stability.
EU funding is increasingly used to finance prevention measures against forest fires, but the money is not always spent effectively on the ground. This is the unequivocal finding of a report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
The European Commission has today adopted a delegated act that postpones the date of application of the one remaining part of the Basel III international standards in the EU by one additional year, until 1 January 2027. Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB).
The initiative is part of the EU Savings and Investments Union strategy. It aims to facilitate citizens’ participation in capital markets, enhancing returns on their savings while increasing funding available for EU companies to help them grow, innovate and create jobs.
Germany’s economy has shown resilience, but further reforms are needed to unlock business dynamism and boost investment. According to a new OECD report, reducing administrative burdens, easing regulatory barriers to competition, and tackling skilled labour shortages are key to reviving growth and preserving high living standards. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche welcomed the survey’s findings.
A number of third-country jurisdictions were added to the list, such as Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Namibia, Nepal, and Venezuela. Other jurisdictions were delisted: Barbados, Gibraltar, Jamaica, Panama, the Philippines, Senegal, Uganda, and the United Arab Emirates.
The European Commission has disbursed a third tranche of €1.3 billion in grants and loans to Romania under NextGenerationEU. This follows Romania’s €2 billion payment request submitted on 15 December 2023. The Commission confirmed that 68 out of 74 milestones and targets were satisfactorily met, including a key reform to reduce the special tax regime for micro-enterprises.
The EU Council has adopted a regulation that imposes new tariffs on the remaining agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus that were not yet subject to extra customs duties. The aim is to reduce EU dependence on those imports as well as to reduce Russian export revenues, thereby limiting its ability to finance its war of aggression against Ukraine.
Today’s decision renders permanent the current transitional ratio levels of certain short-term securities financing transactions (SFTs) held by banks. Those ratio levels are used to help calculate a key prudential and stability requirement known as the net stable funding ratio (NSFR), one of the Basel Committee’s key reforms to promote a more resilient banking sector.
The decision grants equivalence for seed of beet, sunflower, swede rape, and soya bean produced and certified in Ukraine and for seed of fodder plants produced in the Republic of Moldova and officially certified by its authorities.
“I know the taste of victory, I know the bitterness of defeat, but I do not know the word capitulation,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in the Sejm. Earlier today, the parliamentary majority renewed its vote of confidence in his government. Ahead of the vote, Tusk presented his vision for the road ahead—grounded in responsibility, stability, and the continued implementation of reforms serving Poland’s national interest.
ECB President Christine Lagarde and Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in central banking. In her speech, “Drawing a common map: sustaining global cooperation in a fragmenting world,” Lagarde outlines the shared vision behind this renewed partnership.
U.S: President Trump declared on Truth Social that a new U.S.-China trade deal is “done,” highlighting rare earth supplies from China and favorable tariff terms for the U.S. In contrast, China’s official statement portrayed the outcome as a step forward in an ongoing consultation process, calling for equal dialogue and reaffirming mutual benefit as the basis for cooperation. While the U.S. stresses finality and personal diplomacy, China underscores the importance of implementation and strategic stability.
EU funding is increasingly used to finance prevention measures against forest fires, but the money is not always spent effectively on the ground. This is the unequivocal finding of a report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Ms. Annette Kyobe, visited Belgrade during May 28–June 11, 2025. They discussed economic and structural policies in the context of the first review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) and the 2025 Article IV consultation with Serbia.
The traditional perimeter-based approach to cybersecurity is being replaced by zero trust models that continuously verify every access request. While zero trust architectures offer stronger protection for dispersed digital assets, their implementation can be complex. New guidance from U.S. NIST provides 19 example architectures using commercial technologies, offering practical starting points for organizations looking to build their own secure frameworks.
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has launched a new call to support the development of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) and next-generation software, known as Lighthouse Codes, that can tackle major scientific, industrial, and societal challenges.
The European supercomputer Jupiter has reached speeds that rank it fourth in the top 5 fastest high-performance computers in the world. The result was announced during ISC25, Europe’s biggest conference dedicated to High Performance Computing, where the Top 500 ranking list and the Green500 ranking are published.
The European Commission has approved unconditionally, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Intelsat Holdings S.à r.l. (‘Intelsat’) by SES S.A. (‘SES’). The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’).
In Brussels, EU High Representatice and Vice President Kaja Kallas and India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar inaugurated the first EU–India Strategic Dialogue, underscoring a closer partnership amid global instability. From counterterrorism to satellite cooperation, the dialogue reflects shared values and converging security priorities—spanning the Indo-Pacific and Europe alike.
During its latest plenary, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted the final version of its guidelines on Art.48 GDPR about data transfers to third country authorities. In addition, the Board presented two new Support Pool of Experts (SPE) projects providing training material on artificial intelligence and data protection. Finally, the Board discussed the European Commission’s request for a joint EDPB-EDPS opinion on the draft proposal on the simplification of record-keeping obligation under the GDPR.
On Friday, the Commission has launched a public consultation to gather input on implementing the AI Act’s rules on high-risk AI systems. The consultation will collect practical examples and clarify issues relating to high-risk AI systems. This feedback will be taken into account in the upcoming Commission guidelines on classifying high-risk AI systems, and related requirements and obligations. It will also collect input on responsibilities along the AI value chain.
The EU Commission is seeking views on how to tackle barriers for cross-border business operations, boost innovation and increase investment in the European electronic communications sector. This will help the Commission to address challenges to the deployment of advanced networks, such as fibre, 5G/ 6G, and cloud-based infrastructure, in the Digital Networks Act, planned for adoption by the end of 2025.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €211 million Irish tax credit measure, which will promote the production of unscripted audiovisual programmes with Irish and European cultural content.
Tech sector carbon emissions continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), tracks the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy use, and climate commitments of 200 leading digital companies as of 2023, the most recent year for which full data is available.
EU Telecom ministers adopted today the EU Blueprint for cyber crisis management, which gives guidance for the EU’s response to large-scale cybersecurity incidents or cyber crises.
The European Commission and the EU’s High Representative have started discussions with stakeholders to develop a Military Mobility Package to improve the movement of military troops, equipment and assets across the European Union and beyond.
With three new executive orders, U.S. President Donald Trump launches a sweeping deregulation drive to revitalize drone innovation, electric air mobility, and supersonic passenger flight. While American firms lead in R&D, regulatory lag has left the U.S. trailing China and Türkiye in deployment. The new orders aim to change that — and reassert U.S. airspace sovereignty in an era of aerial threats.
The European Union and Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen migration and border management cooperation by signing a new Status agreement between the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) and the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
ECB President Christine Lagarde and Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in central banking. In her speech, “Drawing a common map: sustaining global cooperation in a fragmenting world,” Lagarde outlines the shared vision behind this renewed partnership.
U.S: President Trump declared on Truth Social that a new U.S.-China trade deal is “done,” highlighting rare earth supplies from China and favorable tariff terms for the U.S. In contrast, China’s official statement portrayed the outcome as a step forward in an ongoing consultation process, calling for equal dialogue and reaffirming mutual benefit as the basis for cooperation. While the U.S. stresses finality and personal diplomacy, China underscores the importance of implementation and strategic stability.
Building on significant progress achieved in the previous political meetings in 2024 and on intensive work of the negotiating teams since then to solve outstanding issues, today’s discussions resulted in a conclusive political agreement on the core aspects of the future Agreement between the EU and the UK in respect of Gibraltar.
Participants discussed Belarus’s growing cooperation with and dependence on Russia. They highlighted the regime’s role in supporting Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and its continued instrumentalisation of migration at the EU’s external borders.
Italian and Dutch authorities worked together to disrupt a cocaine trafficking route from the Netherlands to Sardinia, Eurojust reports. Following a four-year investigation, two suspects were arrested in Italy and one in the Netherlands during an action day on 11 June.
the Commission is reporting on the state of play on the implementation of the Pact on Migration and Asylum, adopted in June 2024. Half-way through the transition period, important progress has been made both at EU level and by Member States, but further efforts are needed to address remaining challenges and ensure the EU’s new robust migration management system is fully operational in June 2026. Explore the Commission report and the latest figures reported by Frontex.
“It is clear that Russia does not want peace. Nothing suggests that Russia is ready for peace. On the contrary, Russia is escalating its war in Ukraine. Maternity hospitals, emergency medical wards, civilian houses and infrastructure are not military targets. This is an outright illegal war. Russia is cruel, aggressive, and a danger to us all and we act now to support Ukraine but also put the pressure on Russia” – Kaja Kallas.
In Brussels, EU High Representatice and Vice President Kaja Kallas and India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar inaugurated the first EU–India Strategic Dialogue, underscoring a closer partnership amid global instability. From counterterrorism to satellite cooperation, the dialogue reflects shared values and converging security priorities—spanning the Indo-Pacific and Europe alike.
At the European Defence and Security Summit, EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius delivered a keynote on Europe’s urgent transition from peacetime complacency to war-era preparedness. Warning of a “perfect storm” of geopolitical threats and U.S. retrenchment, he unveiled plans for a simplified defence rulebook, accelerated arms production, EU-NATO synergies, and deeper industrial ties with Ukraine. “Peace must be defended through strength,” he declared.
Political dialogue increased substantially, according to the report, reflecting the determination of the new EU and NATO leadership to bolster mutual understanding, increase interactions and further strengthen cooperation across all areas of the EU-NATO partnership, in particular in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and EU initiatives to boost European defence.
The European Commission and the EU’s High Representative have started discussions with stakeholders to develop a Military Mobility Package to improve the movement of military troops, equipment and assets across the European Union and beyond.
The EU Council has adopted a regulation that imposes new tariffs on the remaining agricultural products and certain fertilisers from Russia and Belarus that were not yet subject to extra customs duties. The aim is to reduce EU dependence on those imports as well as to reduce Russian export revenues, thereby limiting its ability to finance its war of aggression against Ukraine.
The decision grants equivalence for seed of beet, sunflower, swede rape, and soya bean produced and certified in Ukraine and for seed of fodder plants produced in the Republic of Moldova and officially certified by its authorities.
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has updated its report on Key Areas of Regulatory Challenge with new topics in line with the European Union’s Competitiveness Compass and the Clean Industrial Deal. Specific scientific research is needed to better protect people and the environment from hazardous chemicals and to develop balanced and effective regulatory measures.
EU funding is increasingly used to finance prevention measures against forest fires, but the money is not always spent effectively on the ground. This is the unequivocal finding of a report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Building on significant progress achieved in the previous political meetings in 2024 and on intensive work of the negotiating teams since then to solve outstanding issues, today’s discussions resulted in a conclusive political agreement on the core aspects of the future Agreement between the EU and the UK in respect of Gibraltar.
Ambitious climate targets that are underpinned by robust implementation and investment plans can provide economic opportunities, unlock investment, and support sustainable development and growth, while facilitating low-emission transitions, according to a new joint report by the OECD and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Building on a shared commitment to marine sustainability, six public development banks have launched the Clean Oceans Initiative 2.0 (COI 2.0), a renewed and expanded partnership dedicated to drastically reducing plastic pollution in the world’s oceans.
The EU Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal to update the regulation on detergents and surfactants. The new rules simplify the placement and free movement of this products in the internal market, while accompanying market developments in terms of product innovation and consumer habits.
Tomorrow, the European Commission will host the first of a series of High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues, co-organised by the COP30 Presidency and the International Energy Agency (IEA), in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference in Belem (Brazil) in November.
In a re-assessment of genotoxicity risks, experts from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have evaluated the safety of styrene when ingested through plastic food contact materials. Discover the findings in a plain language summary of the scientific opinion.