Today, the European Commission has launched the process to seek views on the Action Plan to implement the European Pillar of Social Rights. The Pillar sets out 20 key principles which guide the EU towards a strong social Europe that is fair, inclusive and full of opportunity in the 21st century.
The specific risks linked to the EU’s remotely managed humanitarian aid are not being adequately addressed, according to a report published today by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The EU Commission relies on remote management when delivering aid through partners in hard-to-reach areas, often due to security concerns or local restrictions. However, the auditors identified shortcomings in this approach and recommend targeted improvements.
MEPs want to extend EU recovery funding beyond 2026 to ensure the completion of key investments and large-scale projects. A plenary resolution adopted by 421 votes to 180, and with 55 abstentions highlights the stabilising effect of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) at a time of significant economic uncertainty in Europe.
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth in total €721 million, will go to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grant competition is one of the most prestigious and competitive funding schemes in the EU.
The EU Commission has today raised €5 billion of EU-Bonds in its 6th syndicated transaction for 2025. The single-tranche transaction concerned a €5 billion tap of the EU-Bond maturing on 4 October 2039. The 15-year bond was priced 99.209% with a re-offer yield of 3.445%, while bids received were in excess of €93 billion, which equals oversubscription rates of approximately 19-times.
Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) are often overlooked in energy and climate finance debates, unlike development banks. But with rising global investment needs, their role is drawing fresh attention, the International Energy Agency (IEA) notes in a new commentary.
As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan remains amongst the most severe in the world, the European Commission will provide €161 million in humanitarian aid to help the most vulnerable Afghans in the country and in the broader region. This funding will support humanitarian organisations working inside Afghanistan with over €141 million, while also responding to the needs of Afghan citizens and refugees in Pakistan and Iran, with €10 million allocated
The EU budget delivered results on key priorities and responded to crises in 2024, according to the EU Commission’s Annual Management and Performance Report (AMPR).
The European Commission has disbursed the fifth tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, worth €1 billion. The decision is further reinforcing the EU’s role as Ukraine’s largest donor since the start of Russia’s war of aggression, with overall support approaching €150 billion.
Today, the EU Council voiced its unanimous support for a proposal to extend the temporary protection for the more than 4 million Ukrainians fleeing from Russia’s war of aggression until 4 March 2027.
The European Commission has disbursed a third tranche of €1.3 billion in grants and loans to Romania under NextGenerationEU. This follows Romania’s €2 billion payment request submitted on 15 December 2023. The Commission confirmed that 68 out of 74 milestones and targets were satisfactorily met, including a key reform to reduce the special tax regime for micro-enterprises.