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…
EU Commission allocates €20.5 million to journalism, media freedom and literacy
The EU Commission has launched three Creative Europe funding calls worth €20.5 million to support journalism partnerships, media pluralism, cross-border…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council on 13 October 2026
The EU General Affairs Council discussed the revised negotiating framework for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) ahead of the…
Agenda of the EU General Affairs Council, 13 October 2026
Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 In public session, the Council will hold a policy debate...
MEPs adopt proposals to strengthen EU Democracy Shield against foreign interference
MEPs adopted recommendations for a stronger EU Democracy Shield, seeking a well-funded coordination body, tougher enforcement of digital rules and…
EU Commission: High-Level event on democracy 2026
The European Commission will organise a High-Level Event on Democracy in Brussels, bringing together representatives...
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council on 16 June 2026
The EU General Affairs Council advanced preparations for the June European Council and moved forward negotiations on the EU’s next…
EU Commission seeks views on its Anti-Corruption Strategy
On Monday, the European Commission launched an open public consultation and a call for evidence to gather feedback for the…
EU Commission, Council and Parliament reaffirm their support for media freedom
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the European Commission underlined that a free press is the backbone…
EU Commission launches €6m call to strengthen EU research on information integrity
The EU Commission has opened a new €6 million call under the Digital Europe Programme to develop a common research…
EU Commission launches new call for journalists from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus
The EU Commission has published information on an upcoming call for proposals to support exiled journalists from Belarus and Russia, as well…
New generation of Europe Direct centres to strengthen democratic resilience
Representatives from more than 400 Europe Direct centres are gathering in Brussels today to exchange best practices on fostering local…
EU Commission issues guidance on key digital education priorities for teachers
The EU Commission has released four sets of guidelines - two new, and two updated editions - to help teachers…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council on 24 February 2026
EU ministers marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with a minute of silence as they began…
Agenda of the EU General Affairs Council on 24 February 2026
European Council preparation Ministers responsible for European affairs will meet in Brussels to start preparations...
Review of Europe’s audiovisual media legislation: EU Commission seeks feedback
The European Commission has launched a public consultation to assess the impact of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) and…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council on 26 January 2026
EU Ministers heard a presentation on the Cyprus presidency priorities for this semester. The Council held country-specific discussions on the…
EU Commission launches European Democracy Shield to strengthen democratic resilience
The EU Commission has unveiled the European Democracy Shield, a new framework of measures to empower, protect, and strengthen democracies…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council on 21 October 2025
The EU Council prepared the October 2025 European Council and discussed the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034. Ministers took…
Main results of the EU General Affairs Council, 27 May 2025
The EU Council started preparations for the June European Council, adopted a general approach on the EU’s carbon border adjustment…
Interference via online platforms, algorithmic manipulation, and effects on democracy
The Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield is organising a hearing with specialists to...
European Democracy Shield: Special EP Committee elects chair and starts work
The EP Committee assesses existing and planned EU legislation in the light of potential malicious interference in democratic processes, including…
Political priorities: President von der Leyen establishes fourteen Project Groups
The aim of the Project Groups is to ensure preparation and political steer in the delivery of initiatives from conception…