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Commission simplifies Common Agricultural Policy to support farmers and enhance competitiveness

To simplify the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and boost farmers' competitiveness, the European Commission is presenting today a large package of measures targeting the administrative burden, controls, implementation, crisis response and investment needs of the sector. The changes could save up to €1.58 billion annually for farmers and €210 million for national administrations, while making […]

EU and Japan reinforce tech and digital partnership

The EU and Japan held their third Digital Partnership Council today in Tokyo to reinforce tech and digital cooperation between the EU and Japan. The Council was co-chaired by Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, alongside Masaaki Taira, Minister for Digital Transformation, Masashi Adachi, State Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications […]

Commission makes €404.3 million available to boost postdoctoral research across borders

The European Commission is making €404.3 million available to help doctoral graduates develop their research careers. This is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the 2025 call for proposals for which has just been launched. These grants allow researchers to benefit from training while promoting international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral mobility. The programme also encourages […]

Commission launches call for the new generation of Europe Direct centres

The European Commission invites organisations across the EU to host the next generation of Europe Direct centres. These centres are the EU's local voice. They organise local events, share facts and figures with local organisations, and gather feedback from the public to ensure EU policies address people's needs. They also answer citizens' questions on any […]

Commission mobilises €910 million to boost European defence and close capability gaps

The Commission is investing €910 million under the 2024 edition of the European Defence Fund (EDF) to create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe. These investments aim to close key capability gaps—like force mobility and drone defence—through innovation and collaboration across European science and industry. Moreover, and for the first time, Ukrainian defence […]

For every euro invested Horizon Europe generates up to €11 in economic gains

Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme for 2021-2027, is proving to be a major driver of economic and societal benefits. For every euro of costs to EU society, the programme is expected to generate up to six euros in benefits for EU citizens by 2045. In terms of economic growth, every euro […]

Commission kicks off EU Diversity Month with winners of the 2025 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award

…and the winners of fostering diversity and inclusion are from the Netherlands, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Poland. Cities and municipalities from these countries are this year´s leading examples that promote inclusion on the grounds of sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. The winners  have just been announced […]

EU budget set for defence-related boost under new regulation

New targeted amendments to existing EU funding programmes will support faster, more flexible and coordinated investments in Europe's defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB). Under a new Regulation to stimulate defence-related investments within the EU budget proposed today by the Commission, the EU will strengthen its defence Readiness 2030 and to implement the ReArm Europe […]

Commission invests €86 million to improve climate resilience and water security

Today, the Commission invests €86 million in new Strategic Integrated Projects focusing on improving water quality and availability, cleaning up polluted rivers, improving fire and flood protection, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This funding will support projects awarded as part of the 2023 calls for proposals to help Europe become a climate-neutral continent by 2050. The […]

Commission approves a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support renewable hydrogen production

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Spanish State aid scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's "Auctions-as-a-Service" tool for the auction closing in 2025. The scheme will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate the decarbonisation of EU […]

Europe's AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched today. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to transform Europe's strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into […]

The European Investment Fund and the National Innovation Company support innovative SMEs and startups in Spain with up to €40 million

The EIF and Enisa sign a guarantee agreement worth €40 million to facilitate access to finance for Spanish SMEs and startups that stand out for their innovative profile. The European institution's investment will enable Enisa to mobilise approximately €40 million to finance innovation and boost SMEs and startups in Spain. The operation is backed by […]
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