EU and Egypt align electronic signatures and seals under eIDAS framework
Egypt becomes the first country outside Europe to achieve technical alignment with the EU's electronic signatures and seals framework. Following…
EU Commission seeks proposals to test telecom-based drone detection technologies
The EU Commission has invited Member States and industry partners to propose projects testing cellular-based drone detection technologies. The initiative…
OECD: Migration declines for second consecutive year, though inflows remain high
Permanent migration to OECD countries fell by 1.6% to 6.1 million in 2025, but remained 12.5% above pre-pandemic levels. The…
Europol launches ‘Most Wanted’ appeal for 19 fugitives targeting children and older people
Europol and the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams (ENFAST) have launched a public appeal to locate 19 fugitives…
Europol supports disruption of three malware networks and secures 6.4m victim datasets
An international operation coordinated by Europol has disrupted three major malware networks linked to ransomware and data theft. Authorities targeted…
Eurojust and Europol help dismantle major cocaine trafficking network in Europe
A Eurojust-supported investigation has disrupted a suspected cocaine trafficking network importing tonnes of drugs from Latin America. Coordinated operations across…
EU Commission to examine Left Alliance-led initiative to suspend Israel agreement
The EU Commission will examine a citizens’ initiative demanding the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement over alleged human rights…
Europol-coordinated dark web crackdown leads to 354 arrests worldwide
Europol and law enforcement agencies from 14 countries have arrested 354 dark web vendors and buyers under Operation TorNado. Authorities…
EU and Nigeria sign readmission agreement to facilitate migrant returns
The EU and Nigeria have signed their first readmission agreement, establishing procedures to identify and return people without legal residence…
EU Auditors warn uneven enforcement by EU countries undermines Russia trade sanctions
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) warns that inconsistent enforcement, legal ambiguities and weak monitoring undermine EU trade sanctions against…
EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance advances joint development of drone defence systems
The EU Commission hosted the second board meeting of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, bringing together 18 founding members to accelerate…
ENISA warns of persistent cyber threats despite improving EU resilience
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) finds that the EU's cybersecurity posture has improved, reaching 71.53 out of 100…
EU Commission examines research security risks and implementation challenges
EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has discussed research security challenges with universities, researchers and innovators. The dialogue focused on preventing unwanted…
Merz and Magyar seek fresh start in relations amid EU budget disagreements
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on trade, energy and…
EU Council extends Ukraine military training mission until 2028 with €300m budget
The EU Council has extended the EU Military Assistance Mission (EUMAM Ukraine) until November 2028, allocating nearly €300 million. The…
Eurogroup urges fiscal discipline and joint defence spending amid inflation risks
The Eurogroup warned of persistent economic uncertainty as euro area inflation reached 4% in October. Ministers discussed fiscal discipline, joint…
EU releases €16m in humanitarian aid for Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
The European Union has allocated an additional €16 million in humanitarian aid to help communities impacted by the ongoing conflict…
EU and Western Balkans strengthen cooperation on cybercrime and migration
At a ministerial forum in Montenegro, the EU and Western Balkan partners agreed to deepen cooperation against cybercrime, online child…
EU Commission identifies four Member States under migratory pressure
The EU Commission's second Annual Migration Management Cycle identifies Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Spain as facing migratory pressure, making them…
EU and India conclude Horizon Europe association talks, targeting January 2027
The EU and India have concluded negotiations on India's association to the €93.5 billion Horizon Europe research programme. From January…
Eurojust strengthens international cooperation on accountability for crimes in Ukraine
Visits by UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas to Eurojust highlighted efforts to investigate…
EU and partners advance talks on Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and prosperity
The EU Commission hosted talks with Ukraine, the U.S., European partners, NATO and the World Bank to develop scenarios for…
EU Court: Disproportionate sentences alone cannot block European arrest warrants
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that an allegedly disproportionate prison sentence does not, in itself, justify refusing a…
Europol-backed operation seizes over 100 servers in investment scam probe
An operation supported by Europol and Eurojust seized over 100 servers and led to seven arrests in an investigation into…
Europol targets terrorist propaganda and radicalisation on gaming platforms
Europol and authorities from 16 countries identified over 9,000 links to terrorist and violent extremist content across 47 online platforms.…
EU Commission promotes 72-hour crisis readiness and annual Preparedness Day
EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib unveiled EU guidelines on 72-hour emergency preparedness, covering essential supplies, education, disability inclusion and risk communication.…
EPC proposes gradual integration of Ukrainian agriculture into EU policies
The European Policy Centre recommends a gradual approach to integrating Ukraine's agricultural sector into the EU, balancing accession ambitions with…
EU Roma inclusion improves, but discrimination and segregation persist
The EU Commission reports improvements in Roma employment, housing and education, with severe material deprivation declining significantly. However, discrimination, school…
EU Commissioner Lahbib to open the 9th European Civil Protection Forum
On Tuesday, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, will open the 9th edition of the European Civil Protection Forum. The Forum, taking…
EU Commissioner Hansen participates in High-Level Dialogue on Agriculture in Türkiye
EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, is visiting Türkiye to participate in the third EU High-Level Dialogue on…
EU and Canada seek common economic security space across six strategic sectors
At their Montréal summit, Canada and the EU launched an Alliance for the Future to deepen cooperation on trade, digital…
EU Commission proposes €45 billion in support for Ukraine in 2027
The EU Commission has proposed allocating the remaining €45 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan for 2027, including €31.7 billion…
Von der Leyen proposes EU associate membership for Canada in new strategic alliance
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU's first associate member, creating a partnership closer…
EDA to launch drone technology hubs in Latvia and Netherlands with 2027 exercises
The European Defence Agency (EDA) will expand drone and counter-drone testing in 2027 through two technology hubs in Latvia and…
Switzerland and China agree on cross-border exchange of scientific data
Switzerland has approved a legally binding agreement with China to clarify rules for exchanging scientific research data. Chinese partners must…
NATO and EU advance military mobility and defence cooperation
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius reviewed cooperation on military mobility, defence production and support for…
EU Disinformation Code signatories review election risks and crisis responses
The EU Commission and 48 signatories to the Code of Conduct on Disinformation reviewed emerging election threats, crisis-related information integrity…
EPPO charges six in Romania over €7m fraud involving EU-funded tugboats
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has indicted four Romanian public officials, an individual and a company over alleged fraud in…
EPPO indicts three over €3.5m EU agricultural funding fraud in Romania
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has indicted three individuals in Romania over alleged fraud involving 237 EU-funded agricultural projects.…
EU and Canada to launch ‘Alliance for the Future’ at Montreal summit
EU and Canadian leaders will meet in Montreal on 29–30 October to launch an ‘Alliance for the Future’, deepening cooperation…
EU Commission proposes expanded intervention and return powers for 30,000-strong Frontex
The EU Commission proposes a major expansion of Frontex, increasing its standing corps to 30,000 officers and making the agency…