How AI and GenAI can transform Europe’s electricity grid for a sustainable future
As Europe aims for climate neutrality by 2050, modernising the grid to integrate renewable energy sources and manage decentralised energy…
Global supply chains: Speech by EU Commissioner Urpilainen at the UN Global Compact Summit
"In the past 7 years, we have allocated more than €400 million to help the African Continental Free Trade Area…
UNGA High-level meeting on sea level rise: Statement by EU Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra
"It is important to recall the advisory opinion of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) on…
Global Governance Reform: Address by EU HR Josep Borrell at the G20 Ministerial meeting
"How can we be credible, to reinforce our commitment to the United Nations Charter and international law, when Russia has…
UN Security Council debate on leadership for peace: Speech by EU President Charles Michel
"The worth of a nation — the worth of a community — is not measured by its capacity for violence,…
EU Flight Emissions Label: EU Commission seeks public feedback
Today, the EU Commission is launching a public consultation on the draft proposal establishing the EU Flight Emissions Label (FEL). The initiative…
EU migration fund for Africa: EU Auditors criticise “scattered support without focus”
According to the EU Court of Auditors (ECA), the EU Trust Fund for Africa is flexible, but still not properly…
Trustworthy and safe AI: More than hundred companies sign EU AI Pact pledges
The EU Commission announced today over a hundred companies that are the first signatories of the EU artificial intelligence (AI) Pact and…
EU Commission encourages Member States to implement equality strategies
Today, the Commission adopted three reports on key strategies aimed at ending discrimination and building a Union of Equality: the EU Anti-racism…
CEF Transport: €2.5bn to improve resilience and safety across the EU transport network
Today, the European Commission opened the 2024 Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call for proposals, making available €2.5 billion for projects to modernise the…
Brasil’s President Lula at UNGA79: The planet is no longer waiting to charge the next generation
In a historic speech, President Lula addressed the global inaction in response to climate, geopolitical, and social crises, demanding structural…
Electricity transmission: Judgments of the EU General Court in several cases against ACER
Judgments of the General Court in Cases: T-446/21 Commission de régulation de l’énergie v ACER, T-472/21 RTE v ACER, T-476/21…
Judgment of the EU General Court in Case T-483/21: Polskie sieci elektroenergetyczne v ACER
Luxembourg, 25 September 2024 Judgment of the EU General Court in Case T-483/21: Polskie sieci...
OECD sees global economy turning the corner as inflation declines and trade growth strengthens
The global economy is turning the corner as growth remained resilient through the first half of 2024, with declining inflation,…
Hydrogen Infrastructure Map: Call to stakeholders for updated project information
Today, six industry associations for gas distribution, transmission, import terminals and storage have launched a call to interested stakeholders to…
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Threathunt 2030: ENISA conference on the cybersecurity threat landscape
‘Threathunt 2030’ returned to highlight the significance of advanced foresight in prevention and response efforts towards emerging cybersecurity and hybrid…
French Navy Admiral Vandier takes command of NATO Allied Command Transformation
French Navy Admiral Vandier is the 9th Supreme Allied Commander Transformation. After joining the French Naval academy, he became a…
ENISA to support certification of EU Digital Identity Wallet
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and the European Commission announce the request to ENISA to support the certification…
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Transforming public sector services: EU study calls for strategic AI adoption
A study commissioned by the European Commission highlights the significant potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve public sector services…
EU background: A STEP towards supporting critical technologies in the EU
For its industry to remain competitive and sustainable, Europe needs to keep the pace with other big global players and…
EU policy brief: Rolling out the Common European Agricultural Data Space
The “Agridataspace” preparatory action has concluded its activities and delivered recommendations for the roll-out of the Common European Agricultural Data…
Semiconductor technology: Biden-Harris Administration launches Workforce Center of Excellence
Biden-Harris Administration Launches NSTC Workforce Center of Excellence with Expected $250 Million Investment. The plans include an anticipated $11.5 million…
Consumer rights: EU Council adopts position on measures to facilitate dispute resolution
The EU Council has today adopted its negotiating mandate on a package of measures to adapt the alternative dispute resolution…
Fighting organised crime: European prosecutors join forces in new EJOCN network
European prosecutors step up their fight against organised crime with the launch of the European Judicial Organised Crime Network (EJOCN),…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 24 September 2024
EU Ministers heard a presentation on the priorities of the Hungarian EU Presidency and started preparations for the October European…
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SDG Digital unlocks commitments to leverage innovation and emerging technologies
SDG Digital unlocks commitments to leverage innovation and emerging technologies for a more sustainable, inclusive and responsible future. ITU and UNDP…
EU Commission conditionally approves acquisition of PPF Telecom parts by Emirates Telecommunications
The EU Commission has approved, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, the acquisition by Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (‘e&') of sole control…
EU Commission clears acquisition of Vitamin Well Companies by Cinven
The EU Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Vitamin Well Companies of…
EU Commission clears acquisition of TAG South by ENGIE and Macquarie
The EU Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of joint control of TAG Pipelines Sur, S.…
Eurostat reports drop in imports of energy products to the EU
In the second quarter of 2024, the EU imported €94.9 billion worth of energy products, amounting to a total of…
Coping with electoral disinformation campaigns: Online platforms deliver measure reports
Today, major online platforms and signatories of the Code of Practice on Disinformation--including Google, Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok--have published their fourth…
Use of renewables growing in Europe’s services sector – Eurostat
In 2022, renewables overtook both heat and oil and petroleum products in final consumption by the services sector in the…
Fusion for Energy: Europe’s first ITER Vacuum Vessel sector is ready!
ITER’s fusion reaction will be housed in a massive double-walled vessel that will be hermetically sealed keeping away any dust,…
Eurostat data: How people interact with public authorities online
In 2023, 69% of EU citizens aged 16-74 have used a website or an app of a public authority in…
General-Purpose AI: EU Commission received nearly 430 consultation responses
The EU Commission received nearly 430 contributions in response to its multi-stakeholder consultation on the future Code of Practice for…
EU Chips Joint Undertaking invests €65 million in quantum chips
Today, the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) opened calls to support semiconductor research and innovation initiatives. This is the first such call in quantum…
Ukraine: EIB provides €50m to replace Russian-made metro coaches with modern metro fleet
The EIB and Kyiv have signed a €50 million agreement to modernise the city’s metro rolling stock with energy-efficient coaches. The…
Eurobarometer: Europeans support energy transition, want to ensure reduced energy bills
The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that Europeans are taking action to save energy and embrace clean energy. But they also…
EU Commission report: Half a million jobs protected by EU trade defence in 2023
A total of 182 trade defence measures were in place in the EU at the end of 2023, including 156 anti-dumping…
Belgium: EU Commission makes first RRF payment of €632m
In September 2023, Belgium submitted to the EU Commission a first payment request of €658 million, net of pre-financing, under…
The Netherlands: EU Commission disburses first RRF payment of €1.3bn
In May, the Netherlands submitted to the Commission their first request for payment of €1.3 billion, covering 25 milestones and 5 targets. These…
Energy and climate: Speeches by EU Commission President von der Leyen at UN events
EU Commission President von der Leyen spoke at the Global Renewables Summit during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and held…
UNGA: Remarks by EU HR Josep Borrell after EU Foreign Ministers’ informal meeting
"It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one of the…
Iceland: Up to €100m in new SME funding as Arion Banki gets EIF guarantee
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a guarantee agreement with Arion Bank to support new lending to some 40…
Azerbaijan: MOL signs commercial agreements for development of gas reserves
Energy security: MOL and its joint venture partners have signed commercial agreements for the development of gas reserves in Azerbaijan,…
Small Island States Leaders’ Meeting: Keynote speech by President von der Leyen
"We see continent-sized powers that are competing for resources, technology and spheres of influence. But in this world of great…
Child Guarantee: Opening Statement by Dubravka Šuica at UNICEF event
EU Commission Vice-President Dubravka Šuica co-hosts and delivers an opening statement for a High-level UNGA side event “Proven solutions for…
High Ambition for the High Seas: Remarks by EU Commissioner Hoekstra
"I am heartened to hear the many commitments made here today. This is such an important signal that underlines the…
Childhood Cancer: Video keynote by EU Commissioner Kyriakides
Keynote Speech via Video Message by Commissioner Stella Kyriakides at the SIOPE and CCI Europe Event: "Why Childhood Cancer should…