Germany: EU Commission approves €41m state aid to support Uniper Hydrogen
The measure will support Uniper Hydrogen GmbH in the implementation of its ‘CHESS' project. The project concerns the construction and…
Denmark: EU Commission approves €122m state aid for aquaculture and fisheries
The scheme is aimed at supporting large Danish fish-processing companies in reducing CO2 emissions stemming from their energy consumption, by investing…
EU-India relations: College of EU Commissioners travels to New Delhi
The unprecedented visit of the College of EU Commissioners early in the new mandate, underscores the strong momentum in EU-India…
Simplification: Remarks by EU Commissioner Dombrovskis at Forum Europa
EU Commissioner Dombrovskis announced that the EU Commission plans to roll out simplification packages covering key areas such as sustainability…
Slovakia receives €240 million EIB loan to co-finance green and digital projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €240 million loan to Slovakia for co-funding of EU-supported green and digital…
ECB changes use of external ratings for private sector in Eurosystem collateral framework
The ECB Governing Council decided to change the rules on the use of credit ratings issued by external credit assessment…
How to fast-track Ukraine’s membership of the European Union – Andrew Duff, EPC
According to Duff's EPC comment, membership negotiations will center on Ukraine’s commitment to EU values, including democracy, rule of law,…
Between the lines: Analyzing central bank communications — Insights from Vice Chair Jefferson
US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson talks about central bank communications and the use of textual analysis tools.…
Belgium: EU approves state aid to cover lifetime extension of two nuclear reactors
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a revised Belgian support measure for…
EU Commission clears acquisition of real estate assets by SEGRO and PSPIB
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over six logistic warehouse assets…
Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework: EU Commission publishes brief on state aid measures
The European Commission has published a State aid brief on the use of the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF'). The Commission adopted the…
Metropolitan Region Rhineland event: Keynote Speech by EVP Raffaele Fitto
"Europe and its regions stand at a pivotal crossroads. We face numerous challenges: growing global competition, the rapid evolution of…
EUAA: EU courts provide more clarity on women seeking international protection
In 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) handed down three landmark judgments providing national authorities with…
Press remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič in Washington DC
The EU-US economic partnership, worth USD 1.7 trillion, is a global powerhouse tackling shared challenges like global overcapacities driven by…
Dialogue on Natural Capital: EU and ASEAN advance sustainable decision-making
Over 170 policymakers, private sector leaders, civil society, and academic representatives have signalled commitments to integrate natural capital into decision-making…
EU emergency support: €99m for farmers in Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, and Hungary
EU Member States gave a positive opinion to the EU Commission proposal to mobilise €98,6 million from the agricultural reserve to directly…
President von der Leyen takes part in the CARICOM Leaders’ Summit
During the first-ever visit of a European Commission President to the Caribbean, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed Europe's commitment…
EU Commission welcomes political agreement on the €1.9bn facility for Moldova
The EU Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European…
Mediterranean: Speech by EU Commissioner Šuica at the EP Foreign Affairs Committee
"I would like to share some of our ideas for the New Pact for the Mediterranean. My vision is to…
Moldova: EU lawmakers agree to support reforms and growth with almost €2 billion
The EU Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators have reached a provisional agreement on setting up the Reform and Growth Facility for…
EU-US Cooperation on Trade and Economic Security: Speech by EU Commissioner Šefčovič
EU Commissioner Šefčovič, speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, acknowledged that the EU has a relatively small trade surplus but…
OECD calls for redirection of government support for fisheries
More targeted government support is needed to boost resilience and productivity in fisheries, a new OECD report finds. It warns…
Speech by President Costa at the European Committee of the Regions plenary session
"Multi-level governance is the foundation on which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Europe for everyone. The upcoming debate on…
Climate, energy, innovation, housing: EIB Group invests €12.3bn in Spain in 2024
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), which comprises the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF),…
Outcome of the 16th EU-South Africa Ministerial Political Dialogue (updated)
Both sides affirmed their unwavering commitment to act in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations…
Taxation: EU Council adopts new electronic VAT exemption certificate to replace paper
The EU Council formally adopted today new rules aimed at replacing the current paper certificates used to declare exemptions from…
Latvia and Belgium: EU Council approves amended recovery and resilience fund plans
The EU Council approved the EU Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans submitted by Latvia and…
EU Council sets guidelines for next year’s annual EU budget
The EU Council today approved conclusions setting guidelines for the EU’s annual budget for 2026. The guidelines provide political steer…
President von der Leyen attends 48th CARICOM meeting with 15 heads of government
As part of the Commission's outreach strategy, President Ursula von der Leyen, starts a two-day visit to Bridgetown, Barbados. She will…
EU Commission clears acquisition of CSFI by Polaris Management
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Core Sustainability Fund I…
EU Commission clears Roquette’s acquisition of IFF’s pharmaceutical solutions
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of the pharmaceutical solutions division…
Finland: EU Commission approves €2.3bn state aid for the transition to net-zero
The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial…
US reciprocal tariff policy: EU Commission publishes Q&A
Total EU-US bilateral trade in 2023 resulted in an EU goods trade surplus of €157 billion for the EU. But…
Women’s Rights and Gender Equality: Speech by EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib
"The European Union has long been a global leader in gender equality and women's rights. We have prioritised these values…
EU Commissioner Dombrovskis explains simplification plans at EP Legal Committee
"We will give much more prominence to implementation at all stages of the policy cycle. This includes working with Member…
AI and labour markets: Remarks by EVP Mînzatu at the Interparliamentary Committee
"The question before us is not whether AI will transform the labour market. It is rather how we, as policymakers and representatives…
Main results of the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council, 18 February 2025
EU Ministers debated competitiveness and regulatory burden reduction, while the Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass initiative. They reviewed the economic…
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 10 – 14 February 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
Insight EU Digitization and Entertainment Weekly 10 – 14 February 2025
We offer delayed access to the headlines of our Insight EU specialized monitoring emails, typically by several days. For real-time…
Mouvement des entreprises de France: Remarks by EU Commissioner Dombrovskis
"We are committed to reducing regulatory burdens and deepening the Single Market to create a more supportive environment for companies…
How to channel EU project knowledge into the Raw Materials Information System
The latest report on the European Raw Materials Information System (RMIS) is now available, providing crucial insights into the role…
EU JRC Report: 221 emerging technologies that could shape Europe’s future
A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) confirms Europe’s leadership in scientific research on emerging innovations such…
MSC: EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall’s speech on mineral supply chains
"Everything on our planet is circular. The water cycle is circular. Oxygen production is circular. That's how you create almost infinite supply: you…
EU Commission consults on its future EU Start-up and Scale-up Strategy
Start-ups and scale-ups should be the engine of Europe's innovation and competitiveness. Yet, many still face hurdles—limited access to private…
Main results of the Eurogroup on 17 February 2025
The Eurogroup received an update from Bulgarian Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova on the country’s progress towards adopting the euro. Ministers…
Connecting Europe Facility Digital: 85 proposals submitted in 4th call
CEF Digital Call 4 closed on 13 February with a budget of €233 million for 5G Large-Scale Pilots and Backbone…
France: EU Commission approves €500m state aid scheme for hedgerows and trees
The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules a €500 million French aid scheme to encourage small and…
EU Commission seeks feedback on the future EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy
The EU Commission has launched a call for evidence, inviting all interested stakeholders to contribute to the future EU Startup and Scaleup…
Netherlands and Denmark: €1.18bn and €128m NextGenEU payments positively assessed
The EU Commission has issued positive preliminary assessments of the Netherlands' payment request for €1.18 billion and Denmark's payment request for €128…