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€34.6 billion in cohesion policy funds reallocated to address EU's strategic priorities

Member States have successfully reprogrammed €34.6 billion in their 2021-2027 cohesion policy funds towards the EU's most urgent strategic priorities. These include boosting competitiveness, enhancing defence and civil preparedness, promoting affordable and sustainable housing, improving water resilience, and advancing energy connectivity. This shift in EU funding will reinforce Europe's competitive edge, bolster its security and […]

Commission presents €115 million Programme for agile and rapid defence innovation (AGILE)

The European Commission is presenting a new €115 million funding tool, AGILE, to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. This pilot instrument is set to accelerate the development and testing of disruptive defence innovations and their market uptake, such as artificial intelligence, quantum or drones, focusing on supporting […]

EU to invest €330 million to accelerate fusion energy and support nuclear technologies and skills

Today, the European Commission has taken a decisive step in the development of nuclear technologies with the adoption of the Work Programme for the 2026 and 2027 Euratom Research and Training Programme. By covering nuclear research and innovation, the Programme offers complementary funding to Horizon Europe. The 2026-2027 Work Programme aims to bolster the EU's […]

Commission invests over €103 million in European strategic environment and climate projects

Today, the European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU's prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located […]

Commission approves €200 million Spanish State aid for manufacturing capacity in the EV value chain

The European Commission has approved a €200 million Spanish State aid scheme to support strategic investments that add manufacturing capacity for the electric vehicle (EV) value chain, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the Clean […]

€2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support 507 dismissed Liberty Steel workers in Belgium

The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 507 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy of Liberty Steel Belgium. Liberty Steel production lines in Belgium came to a halt in December 2021 due to raw material shortages. Despite efforts to restructure the entity, […]

A broader European Globalisation Adjustment Fund supporting workers

The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached by the European Parliament and EU Member States on its proposal to strengthen the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). The EGF is an EU solidarity instrument for workers who have lost their job due to major restructuring, for instance the closing of a factory or […]

EIB to provide financing under InvestEU to OQ Technology to develop satellite-to-smartphone connectivity

The European Investment Bank will provide €25 million venture debt financing to Luxembourg-based satellite connectivity provider OQ Technology. The financing, supported by the European Commission's InvestEU programme, will support the ongoing research and development of its low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite telecommunications technology, in line with international mobile communication standards. OQ Technology is deploying a sovereign constellation […]

Commission invests €225 million to deliver next-generation influenza vaccines

The European Union is committing €225 million to speed up the development of next-generation flu vaccines that will offer protection across a wider range of influenza variants and quickly adapted if a pandemic strain emerges. It marks the first time the Commission will be using pre-commercial procurement to advance products through clinical trials, ensuring they […]
AgoraEU

Commission proposes new “AgoraEU” programme for culture, media and civil society

This single integrated programme will provide spaces where citizens can meet, create and exchange, freely express their opinions and become more aware and appreciative of diversity. AgoraEU will cover policy areas that are key to empowering European citizens and building stronger and more resilient societies. It aims to promote cultural and linguistic diversity and heritage, […]

EU allocates over €123 million in humanitarian aid for Latin America and Caribbean in 2026

In a year of shrinking global aid, the EU is choosing solidarity, delivering life-saving aid and standing by international humanitarian law. This year, it will provide €123,3 million in humanitarian aid to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in Latin America and the Caribbean. Part of this aid will also bolster disaster […]

Work Plan for the implementation of the Creative Europe programme 2026

The new Creative Europe Annual Work Plan for 2026 has just been published. This document contains not only the priorities for the coming year, but also an indicative calendar of upcoming calls for proposals. Among the main priorities are the protection of democracy, the promotion of social resilience, the defence of European values and the […]