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Five years of Europe's Beating Cancer Plan with strengthened actions to fight cancer

Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, the European Commission has unveiled an update of the European Code Against Cancer. The revised Code sets out practical ways to help prevent the disease and is the result of four years of work by over 60 European public health experts. The guidance is based on scientific […]
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European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR) 2026

On 28 January 2026, the European Capitals of Small Retail (ECoSR) Awards Ceremony took place in Brussels, celebrating cities from across Europe that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting small retail. After their presentations and a jury deliberation, 3 cities were selected and awarded the European Capital of Small Retail 2026 title, 1 in each […]

Commission approves €3.1 billion Spanish State aid support for cogenerated electricity

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.1 billion Spanish scheme to support the production of electricity from new or substantially refurbished highly efficient combined heat and power (‘CHP') plants. The measure will contribute to the implementation of Spain's National Energy and Climate Plan, the Clean Industrial Deal and the EU's […]

EU invests €650 million in cross-border energy infrastructure

The European Commission will allocate nearly €650 million in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to help finance 14 cross-border energy infrastructure projects. These projects will play a vital role in strengthening the EU's energy security, increasing the integration of renewable energy and, as a result, Europe's competitiveness. As emphasised in the recently adopted […]

€160 million to support the EU agri-food sector

The European Commission has launched a series of calls for proposals for 2026 to support campaigns and events promoting sustainable, high-quality agri-food products in the European Union and around the world. Up to €160 million will be made available through grants to co-finance programmes proposed by producer groups and other agri-food trade bodies, both in […]

Commission announces €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026

The European Commission has announced its initial €1.9 billion humanitarian aid budget for 2026, at a time when 239 million people need assistance and major donors are cutting funding. Commissioner for equality, preparedness and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib, brings this commitment to Davos today, seeking to mobilise private sector finance and innovative solutions that can […]

Reform of European venture capital and expansion funds #publicconsultation

This initiative aims to improve the operating conditions for EU venture capital and expansion fund managers and increase their competitiveness so that they can continue to support innovative companies and the EU economy. The initiative could deliver a set of simplified, more proportionate and cost-efficient rules for EU venture capital and expansion fund managers to […]

Commission approves first wave of defence funding for eight Member States under SAFE

The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania. This decision follows a rigorous assessment of the countries' "National […]

Commission proposes to support over 3,400 dismissed workers in the car industry in Belgium with €7.5 million

The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €7.5 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help 3,414 workers dismissed after the closure of carmaker Audi's plant in Brussels. In February 2025, Audi stopped producing the Q8 e-tron car model in Brussels and closed its  plant.  As a consequence, several suppliers […]

EU companies increase research and development investments in key sectors

EU companies drove strong research and development (R&D) growth in energy, health, aerospace and defence in 2024, according to the 2025 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard published today. While the report highlights Europe's leadership in key industries, it also underscores the intense pressure from global competition, particularly in the information and Communication technologies (ICT). In […]

European Commission and EIB Group announce new initiative to mobilise €10 billion investment for Europe's biotech sector

The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group have today announced an initiative to mobilise €10 billion in investment in 2026-27 into the biotech and life sciences sector. The project aims to give a significant boost to the EU's competitiveness in biotechnology, by addressing the EU's current investment gap and mobilising public-private investment […]

EU boosts funding to protect aid workers with €4.35 million

The European Union is significantly reinforcing its efforts to protect humanitarian personnel operating in high-danger zones by allocating an additional €4.35 million to the ‘Protect Aid Workers' initiative. The decision comes at a time when the work of humanitarian personnel is becoming more and more dangerous. This new funding will support humanitarian staff who experience […]
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