Consolidator Grants: ERC awards €678m to back excellent research across Europe
The grants aim to support outstanding scientists and scholars as they establish their independent research teams and develop their most…
Bern Convention endorses EU proposal to losen protection of wolves
Today, the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention voted in favour of the EU proposal to adapt the protection status of the wolf…
EU earmarks €4.6bn for net-zero technologies, vehicle batteries, and green hydrogen
Today, the new EU Commission is stepping up its efforts to boost net-zero technologies that are key to ensure the…
Smoke and aerosols: EU Health Ministers recommend increased protection
The EU Council has adopted a recommendation that will help reduce exposure to second-hand smoke and aerosols and achieve a tobacco-free generation in…
Compliance of safety data sheets: Agency ECHA sees “room for improvement”
An EU-wide project of ECHA’s Enforcement Forum found that 35 % of the checked safety data sheets (SDS) were non-compliant.…
EP Petitions Committee to host hearings for the next EU Ombudsman
Six candidates running for the post of European Ombudsman will present their priorities in a hearing organised by the EU…
Barbados launches the world’s first debt-for-climate-resilience operation
Barbados has successfully completed an unprecedented debt-for climate operation to finance water and sewage projects resilient to climate change. Through…
Main results of the EU Employment and Social Policy Council, 2 December 2024
EU employment and social affairs ministers discussed a range of topics, including traineeships, comprehensive solutions to demographic challenges, the European…
EU call for tenders: Assessing net climate impact of digital infrastructures
The European Commission launches a call for tenders to develop a methodology and assess the net climate impact of digital…
EU Council approves conclusions to tackle EU labour and skills shortages
Tackling labour and skills shortages is one of the key challenges of our time, with implications for the EU’s competitiveness, sustainable and…
People with disabilities: EU Council calls for more support to access quality jobs
Better access to high-quality, sustainable jobs can help people with disabilities achieve financial independence and greater social inclusion. In conclusions…
Spain: EIB and Cunext sign €30m loan for eco-friendly recycled copper in Córdoba
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Andalusian company Cunext has signed a €30 million loan to finance the construction of…
ITER Leak Detection Systems closer to manufacturing
Fusion for Energy (F4E) is responsible for providing the Leak Detection System (LDS). This technology will allow experts to locate…
Meeting between German Chancellor Scholz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Strengthening air defense, advancing defense support, and collaborating on joint weapons production were at the forefront of discussions between Ukraine's…
Digital Euro: ECB publishes second progress report on preparation phase
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its second progress report on the preparation phase of a digital euro, which…
OECD analysis calls for strong action to innovate retirement systems
The design and governance of asset-backed pensions should be enhanced to foster more inclusive and resilient systems, secure better outcomes…
Ranking of top flavours in 2023: EU spice import statistics
In 2023, the EU imported 339,800 tonnes of spices from extra-EU countries. China was the largest supplier of spices, accounting…
Insight EU Finance Monitoring Weekly 25 – 29 November 2024
Here are the headlines from last week’s Insight EU Finance Monitoring, published on Friday night. We provide the headlines with…
OECD report: GenAI set to exacerbate regional divide in OECD job markets
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will impact regional local job markets differently across OECD countries, exacerbating existing urban-rural income and productivity…
EU Commissioner Michael McGrath meets the new President of Eurojust
Today, Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath will deliver an address to the 5th Inter-parliamentary Committee Meeting on…
EU Commission clears acquisition of SICK Engineering by SICK and EH
The EU Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of SICK Engineering GmbH by SICK AG, both of Germany,…
The new Single European Sky regulation entered into force
On December 1, the new Single European Sky (SES2+) regulation entered into force, marking a step forward towards a more…
COVID-19 treatment: Europe’s HERA signs joint procurement contract
Today, the European Commission's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA) has signed a joint procurement framework contract with the…
EU Commission launches targeted consultation on 2025 Rule of Law Report
The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to gather public input on rule of law developments at both national…
Eurobarometer: Continued strong support for Euro and Recovery and Resilience Facility
Public support for the euro remains very strong, according to the European Commission's latest Eurobarometer survey. The survey finds that…
The Ursula von der Leyen Commission II takes office
Yesterday, 1 December, the von der Leyen Commission II took office. This followed the European Parliament's earlier endorsement of the new College of Commissioners…
EU Global Human Rights Sanctions: Listings renewed for an additional year
The EU Council today decided to prolong and update the list of individuals, entities, and bodies subject to restrictive measures…
Global Gateway: EU Council endorses flagship project list for 2025
The EU Council has endorsed 46 Global Gateway flagship projects for 2025. See which projects were identified as flagships by…
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EU Council adopts new laws to strengthen cybersecurity capacities in the EU
The EU Council adopted two new laws part of the cyber security legislative ‘package’, namely the so-called ‘cyber solidarity act’,…
Statement by the new EU HR Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Marta Kos on Georgia
"The European Union regrets Irakli Kobakhidze's statement on the Georgian Dream's decision not to pursue the opening of EU accession…