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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 […]

Commission approves €500 million Spanish State aid for agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser prices

The European Commission has approved a €500 million Spanish State aid scheme to support agricultural companies facing increased fertiliser 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 €500 […]

Commission awards €400 million to European projects to decarbonise heat production

Today, the European Commission has selected 65 projects under the Innovation Fund Heat Auction, the first ever EU-wide auction to accelerate the deployment of innovative clean heat technologies across European industry. Across 10 European Economic Area countries, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain, the projects will use a wide range […]

European Innovation Council selects EQT to lead €5 Billion Scaleup Europe Fund

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund Board has chosen EQT as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund, following a rigorous and highly competitive selection process to lead the EU's €5 billion initiative designed to empower the continent's most innovative deep tech scaleups. As a cornerstone of the EU Startup […]

Commission proposes €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to help Spain, Romania, and Cyprus recover from climate disasters

The European Commission has proposed the mobilisation of €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to aid Spain, Romania and Cyprus in their recovery from devastating climate-related disasters in 2025. This financial support underscores the EU's commitment to standing by its Member States in times of crisis, ensuring that affected communities receive the […]

Commission approves €1.5 billion Spanish State aid scheme to support farmers affected by 2025-2026 floods in Andalusia and Extremadura

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €1.5 billion Spanish scheme to support farmers affected by a series of adverse meteorological events in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura between 10 November 2025 and 9 February 2026. Spain notified the Commission of its plans to compensate farmers for the damage caused […]

€1 billion to European hydrogen projects to accelerate the clean transition

Today, the European Commission has selected nine hydrogen production projects under the third auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB). Across seven countries in the European Economic Area, the projects are expected to provide almost 1.1 giga-watts of electrolyser capacity and produce over 1.3 million tonnes of hydrogen over their first 10 years of operation, […]

EU and Japan accelerate cooperation on AI, data, quantum and chips

At the fourth meeting of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership Council in Brussels, the European Union and Japan agreed on new steps to deepen regulatory, research and industry cooperation on data, AI, quantum, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and online platforms. These steps will improve cross-border data flows, advance interoperable digital identities and strengthen cooperation on research, platform […]
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