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Commission proposes five joint defence projects to strengthen Europe's industrial capabilities

Today, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects focus on five priority areas: drones and counter-drone systems; maritime and seabed defence; space; air and missile defence; as […]

€2.5 billion of EU ETS revenues invested in cleaner energy systems in 11 EU countries

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank have announced today the disbursement of €2.5 billion from the Modernisation Fund to support 51 energy-related projects in 11 EU Member States. Financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), today's disbursement brings the total funding made available from the Modernisation Fund to €23.2 […]

Commission approves €402 million Spanish State aid for road transport companies facing increased fuel prices

The European Commission has approved a €402 million Spanish State aid scheme to support road transport companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted by the Commission on 29 April 2026. Spain notified to the Commission a […]

European Research Council awards €838 million to 319 top scientists to deliver groundbreaking discoveries

The European Research Council (ERC) has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Advanced Grants, awarding €838 million to 319 leading researchers across Europe. These prestigious grants empower senior scientists to pursue high-risk, high-reward research with the potential to deliver groundbreaking discoveries. Funded under the EU's multi-billion research programme Horizon Europe, the grants support ambitious and […]

Perform Europe Launches Third Open Call to Support Cross-Border Touring in the Performing Arts

Dear performing arts community, the moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! The third Open Call is out, supporting innovative cross-border touring projects across Europe and beyond. The call is open to performing arts professionals and organisations based in 41 Creative Europe countries and requires partnerships of at least three partners from three different […]

Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe

On the sidelines of the European Council today in Brussels, the President of the European Commission, the President of the Parliament and the President of the Republic of Cyprus, on behalf of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union signed a joint declaration entitled ‘Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”. The declaration […]

EU to mobilise up to €25 billion for renewable energy and clean technology by 2035 through Pact for the Mediterranean initiative

Today, the European Union launches the Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy and Clean Tech Cooperation (T-MED) – a flagship initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean. T-MED aims to accelerate the development of renewable energy, hydrogen, clean technology manufacturing and modern electricity networks across the Mediterranean region, supporting a more integrated, sustainable and interconnected Mediterranean energy market. […]

European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 celebrates visionary women

Today, the European Commission revealed the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels. The award honours the groundbreaking contributions of women entrepreneurs whose innovations are driving progress and strengthening Europe's competitive edge in the global economy. From pioneering advancements in healthcare […]

Celebrating wins for nature, clean environment and the climate at the 2026 LIFE Awards

This year’s LIFE Awards recognised exceptional projects which protect and restore nature and biodiversity, promote circular economy and sustainable resource use, and make a significant contribution to tackling and adapting to the climate change. The very best LIFE projects from all over Europe were in the spotlight at the LIFE Awards 2026, held as part […]

Commission proposes tech sovereignty package to strengthen Europe's digital autonomy and resilience

The European Commission today presented the European Technological Sovereignty Package, a set of measures to strengthen Europe's capacity in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and open source. The package includes two legislative proposals - the Chips Act 2.0 and the Cloud and AI Development Act - as well as the Open Source Strategy and a […]

RRF traceability and transparency

European Court of Auditors. Special report 14/2026: RRF traceability and transparency – Gaps remain regarding the traceability and transparency of RRF funds. The €577 billion Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) was established in February 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We audited whether the Commission and member states ensured sufficient traceability and transparency of […]

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