MFF 2028-2034: EU Council backs simpler and more efficient rules for cohesion funds
On Monday, the EU Council agreed its partial negotiating position on two key regulations for the EU budget for the period 2028-2034…
EPPO probes €18 million fraud involving EU recovery plan in France
At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Paris (France), searches were carried out in Ajaccio, Corsica,…
Poland: Eight detained in EPPO probe into suspected EU digital innovation funds fraud
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Warsaw (Poland) is leading an investigation into suspected subsidy fraud, corruption and abuse…
EU Council approves EU agenda for cities highlighting their key role for cohesion
EU Ministers responsible for cohesion policies approved today conclusions on the EU agenda for cities. This is a follow-up to the EU Commission…
Italy: EPPO probes international consultancy over procurement fraud in Lobardy
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Milan (Italy) has requested to the judge at the Court of Milan a precautionary…
Croatia: Two individuals and a company indicted for subsidy fraud involving steel structures
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb (Croatia) has filed an indictment against two individuals and a company for…
EU Commission welcomes agreement on Cohesion Policy modernisation
The European Commission welcomes the adoption of important updates to Cohesion policy 2021-2027 by the European Parliament and the Council.…
EU co-legislators agree to boost ESF+ support for defence and green skills
EU Parliament and EU Council negotiators have reached a provisional agreement to amend the European Social Fund+ (ESF+) in order…
Cohesion policy: EU Council agrees on revised approach to tackle emerging challenges
In the context of the ongoing EU cohesion policy’s mid-term review, member states’ representatives (Coreper) agreed today the Council’s negotiating positions…
EU Commission wants to modernise its cohesion policy to boost strategic priorities
The EU Commission wants to better support competitiveness and decarbonisation, defence and security, the Eastern border regions as well as…
East Netherlands: EU STEP and ERDF funding to support energy transition
The Netherlands will invest in innovation in clean and resource-efficient technology under the Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) and…
Recovery from climate disasters: EU takes further steps to help Member States
As announced by European Commission President von der Leyen during her visit to Poland on 19 September 2024, the Commission is proposing amendments to three…
New €90 million Cohesion Policy call reinforces urban innovation
To further reinforce and strengthen sustainable urban development in EU cities, the Commission today is launching a third call for proposals…
Social housing: EU Commission launches toolkit for support in Member States
Affordable and decent housing has a positive impact on social inclusion and on people's participation in education and the labour…