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The EU sets out its International Digital Strategy

Today, the European Commission and the High Representative are setting out a joint vision for the EU's external action for digital. As the digital revolution is reshaping economies and societies in a global geopolitical landscape which is more challenging than ever, the new EU International Digital Strategy shows that the EU is a stable and […]

European Commission and European Investment Bank to further support decarbonisation projects from the Innovation Fund

The agreement allows EIB Advisory to further increase its impact on supporting innovative decarbonisation projects in line with the Clean Industrial Deal. Companies can now apply for project development assistance via the EIB Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance website. The renewed agreement for the Innovation Fund Project Development Assistance (PDA) is building on the success […]

EIF announces €40 million investment in Keen Venture Partners' European defence and security Tech fund under InvestEU

EIF commitment is backed by the InvestEU programme, which aims to trigger more than €372 billion overall in investment supporting EU policy priorities, until 2027. This investment is the EIF's first investment in a dedicated European defence fund. The Fund targets early-stage companies across the EU, focusing on information superiority, cyber defence, space, autonomy and […]

Nearly €1 billion awarded to boost development of renewable hydrogen

Today, the Commission announced the selection of 15 renewable hydrogen production projects for public funding across the European Economic Area (EEA). The projects, located across five countries, are expected to produce nearly 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over ten years, avoiding more than 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The hydrogen will be produced […]

EU pledges €2.3 billion at European Humanitarian Forum 2025

The European Commission announced an initial humanitarian pledge of over €2.3 billion for 2025 to address urgent global crises at the European Humanitarian Forum concluded today in Brussels. These include the humanitarian impact of Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the humanitarian situation across the Middle East, particularly Gaza, and the escalating crisis in Sudan. The Forum […]

EU will give €120 million in humanitarian aid to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025

The European Commission will provide €120 million in humanitarian aid to several Latin American and Caribbean countries this year to help the region's most vulnerable, in view of the recent natural disasters and armed conflicts. Part of this aid will also bolster disaster preparedness, vital due to the region's exposure to natural hazards. In Venezuela, […]

EU invests €7.3 billion from Horizon Europe to enhance its competitiveness and talent growth

The European Commission is investing over €7.3 billion through its newly adopted Horizon Europe work programme for 2025 to strengthen Europe's research and innovation engine and global edge. This will drive cutting-edge science, accelerate the EU's green and digital transitions, and enhance Europe's competitiveness. The programme will help attract and retain top researchers in Europe […]

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 […]
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