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Modernisation Fund announces €1.8 billion in new clean energy investments, bringing 5-year total to over €20 billion

Today, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank announced the disbursement of €1.8 billion  from the Modernisation Fund to support 45 clean energy-related investments in 12 different Member States. This includes the first ever investment in Portugal, which became a beneficiary Member State in 2024. Financed by revenues from the EU Emissions Trading System […]

Record 2026 EU funding boosts agri-food promotion as Commission launches new food campaign

The Commission will allocate €205 million in 2026 to co-fund promotion activities for sustainable and high-quality EU agri-food products within the European Union and globally. That's according the 2026 promotion policy work programme adopted this week, marking the highest allocation ever dedicated to enhancing consumer awareness of European agricultural products and quality schemes. Up to […]

Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027

Today, the European Commission adopted the main Horizon Europe work programme for 2026-2027, a €14 billion investment designed to drive research and innovation (R&I) across the EU's strategic goals. These goals include achieving climate neutrality, boosting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in research and innovation, and ensuring resilience in a rapidly changing world. To […]

Commission celebrates winners of fourth edition of EU Product Safety Award

Today, the European Commission announced the winners of the 2025 EU Product Safety Award. The Award encourages and honours innovative business initiatives and research that enhance consumer safety beyond legal requirements. Separate awards were attributed to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), large companies and researchers. Every two years, this Award celebrates the companies and researchers […]

Commission proposes upgrade of the EU's energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy and accelerating electrification. This will help lower energy prices and […]

Zaragoza wins 2026 Access City Award

Zaragoza (Spain) won the 2026 Access City Award, for its outstanding efforts to making the city accessible for persons with disabilities. The city takes a rights-based approach, grounded in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Its accessibility infrastructure is composed of comprehensive municipal accessibility rules, a clear strategic plan with targets, […]

€5.2 billion of EU Emissions Trading revenues earmarked for clean transition technologies under the Innovation Fund

The European Commission has announced the opening of three new funding opportunities under the Innovation Fund with a total budget of €5.2 billion in EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) revenues. The 2025 Net-Zero Technologies call with a budget of €2.9 billion, the third auction for hydrogen production under the European Hydrogen Bank with €1.3 […]

Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe and beyond by supporting 235 cross-border projects

Today, the Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the Connecting Europe Facility and will benefit from expedited permitting […]

Skills Guarantee to support workers in transition learning new skills for strategic sectors

Today, the European Commission has launched a new scheme – the Skills Guarantee – to support workers and businesses and tackle labour shortages in strategic and growing sectors. A flagship initiative under the Union of Skills, the Skills Guarantee will reinforce strategic sectors in line with the future European Competitiveness Fund. Ιt will enable workers […]

European Solidarity Corps to benefit from an increased budget of €175.3 million in 2026

Today, the European Commission launched the European Solidarity Corps 2026 call, marking a double anniversary year: 30 years of EU volunteering, which started in 1996 with a pilot of the European Voluntary Service, and 10 years of the European Solidarity Corps. With an increased budget of €175.3 million, the programme will continue to empower thousands […]

Commission launches new Culture Compass for Europe

Today, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe. This forward-looking framework is designed to shape EU cultural policy, to ensure that culture plays a central role in fostering European identity, celebrating diversity, and promoting excellence. In times of uncertainty […]

Commission announces over €5 billion in funding for skills under Erasmus+ 2026

Today, the European Commission has opened the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, offering new funding opportunities in education, training, youth and sport across Europe and beyond. With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects. Remaining faithful […]
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