EU and Malaysia relaunch free trade agreement negotiations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar bin Ibrahim have announced the relaunch of negotiations…
Eurojust: Branislav Boháčik starts as national member for Slovakia
Before joining Eurojust, he worked as a judicial cybercrime specialist in the international department of the Prosecutor General’s office. In…
Royalties for EU high-tech sector: EU challenges China at WTO
The EU Commission requests consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to remove unfair and illegal trade practices by China in…
Future of the European Automotive Industry: Strategic Dialogue to start on 30 January
The European Commission is launching a Strategic Dialogue with the European automotive industry, social partners and other key stakeholders on…
Countering illegal hate speech: Revised Code of Conduct as part of Digital Services Act
Brussels, 20 January 2025 The EU Commission and the European Board for Digital Services welcome...
Background on the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council on 21 January 2025
The Polish Presidency will present its work programme for the first semester of 2025 in the field of economic and financial affairs. Europe's…
EPP leaders discuss the group’s priorities and European competitiveness in Berlin
European People’s Party (EPP) leaders, invited by EPP President Manfred Weber and the CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz, met on 17…
Israel/Palestine: EU High Representative welcomes ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
The EU warmly welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, which will allow the phased release of the hostages - ending…
IEA sees a “new era for nuclear energy beckons” as projects and investments increase
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), nuclear power is set to reach a new record in 2025 and can…
World Economic Forum annual report again highlights environmental risks
Celeste Saulo, Secretary-General of the World Meteorologic Organization (WMO), will engage with the public and private sector leaders in Davos to…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announces procurements and ramping up arms production
"We are working on expanding procurements and ramping up arms production within Ukraine" – address by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
EU Commissioner McGrath launches collaboration with Eurojust
As a key player in global criminal justice cooperation, Eurojust works together with the European Commission to keep Europe safe.…
MEPs hail conclusion of new Global Agreement between EU and Mexico
The agreement reflects the deep political and geopolitical ties between the European Union and Mexico, underscoring our shared dedication to…
President von der Leyen and College members to participate in World Economic Forum
The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will travel to Davos next week to participate in the…
European Health Union: Action to address nurse shortages shows positive impact
The EU Commission is launching the first EU action to support Member States in retaining and attracting nurses, with a…
EU Commission addresses additional investigations to X in the ongoing DSA proceedings
The Commission requests X to provide internal documentation on its recommender systems and any recent changes made to it, by…
IAEA: Atoms4NetZero Initiative helps to leverage the power of nuclear for net-zero
The road to net-zero entails a series of complex choices. Policy makers must chart an energy course based on available…
IAEA Director General Statement on the nuclear safety situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Rivne nuclear power plant had to temporarily reduce its power output Wednesday, amid heightened military activity near all of…
Amazon region: FinCEN gathers financial intelligence units combatting nature crimes
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) convened a virtual summit to counter the transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that illicitly…
EU provides €235 million humanitarian aid to Syrians
EU Commissioner for Preparedness, Crisis Management and Equality Hadja Lahbib is visiting Syria to reaffirm the EU's commitment to providing critical assistance…
EMA recommended 114 new medicines and 46 new active substances for approval in 2024
The Agency recommended, among others, the first medicine to treat early Alzheimer’s disease, the first needle-free and smaller form of…
Negotiators conclude modernised EU Global Agreement with Mexico
The European Union and Mexico have concluded their political negotiations to modernise the bilateral Global Agreement, following the political engagement of…
U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh: Remarks on U.S. Principles of Economic Statecraft
During this century, major powers have deployed economic sanctions and other restrictive tools of economic statecraft to an unprecedented degree.…
U.S. MEP National Network: “Rethink Your Supply Chain Strategy for Better Outcomes”
Traditional approaches to supply chain management, which often emphasize cost-per-unit, no longer provide the flexibility manufacturers need to create the…
Remarks by U.S. President Joe Biden in a Farewell Address to the Nation
"My eternal thanks to you, the American people. After 50 years of public service, I give you my word, I…
EMA publishes revised rules on handling of competing interests
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the revised version of its policies on the handling of competing interests of…
G7 Leaders’ Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Deal between Israel and Hamas
The Leaders of the G7 countries fully endorse and will stand behind the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas,…
Côte d’Ivoire: Team Europe steps up support for strategic and sustainable investment
The Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, the European Union and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced €300 million in…
Russia: EEAS statement on politically motivated charges of Alexei Navalny’s defence lawyers
On 17 January, the Petushinsky District Court of the Vladimir Region, Russia, sentenced defence lawyers of late Alexei Navalny for…
Russian Influence Campaign: G7 Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) statement
The G7 RRM notes recent statements by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada exposing the ongoing covert activities…
EU Sustainable Energy Week 2025 to focus on powering “fair and competitive green transition”
Scheduled for 10 to 12 June 2025 in Brussels and online, the 19th edition of Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and…
Chips for Europe Initiative: Milestone event for first pilot lines
The launch of these pilot lines represents a major step forward for Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem, aligning with the European Chips Act's…
Mercosur: Remarks by EU Commissioner Šefčovič to International Trade MEPs
"The Partnership Agreement contains bilateral safeguards, to protect the agricultural sector in case of import increases which cause, or risk…
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EU Data Protection Supervisor: MEPs choose Bruno Gencarelli as top candidate
The EU Parliament's Civil Liberties Committee selected Bruno Gencarelli as their preferred candidate for the role of European Data Protection…
EU Commission appoints coordinator to complete Baltic network synchronisation
Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the…
Closing the data gaps on climate change: Remarks by EU Commissioner Dombrovskis
"Which official statistics do we already have about climate change and their impact, and which additional official statistics do we…
EU Commission clears joint venture by ITOCHU and Kawasaki Heavy Industries
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the creation of a joint venture by ITOCHU and Kawasaki…
Water, marine, maritime ecosystems: EIT builds new knowledge and innovation community
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), as part of Horizon Europe, Europe's largest research programme, has launched a…
EU plans to provide €1.9bn in initial humanitarian aid for 2025
The EU continues to remain a leading global humanitarian aid donor. With more than 300 million people estimated to need…
U.S. Patent and Tradmark Office issues FAQs on Guidance for AI-assisted inventions
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published FAQs about the USPTO’s Inventorship Guidance for AI-assisted Inventions. These FAQs provide…
Gaza: EU announces new €120 million humanitarian aid package
As part of the EU's long standing commitment to support Palestinians in need and in light of the latest developments…
Crypto-assets: EBA and ESMA analyse recent developments
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today published a Joint Report on recent developments…
EU Advocate General: FIFA sports arbitration must be open to national court reviews
Sports arbitration: EU Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta proposes that awards by the Court of Arbitration for Sport must be open…
EU Commission broadens ongoing investigation into role of platform X during elections
The EU Commission is considering legal action against the role of Elon Musk's platform X during elections in Europe. In…
Labour market recovery is losing steam, new ILO report says
The global economy is slowing down, making it harder for labour markets to recover fully, according to the newly-released World Employment…
Improving EU defence spending: EP Think Tank publishes cost of non-Europe report
The cost of non-Europe in defence spending is estimated to range from €17 to €58 billion per year. EU action…
Ursula von der Leyen to receive 2025 Charlemagne Prize for her European leadership
"Ursula von der Leyen is the person whose role it is to face – and fulfil – this strategic challenge…
Erasmus+ grant: Judgment of the Court in Case C-277/23 Finance Ministry of Croatia
Erasmus+ grant: According to the EU Court of Justice, The amount paid to a student should not be taken into…