‘They hit so hard the house was shaking’: Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
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Energy crisis fears loom as Qatar shuts off world’s largest LNG plant – POLITICO
A prolonged closure of the massive plant in the Persian Gulf would have a major impact on global supply of the fossil fuel used in electricity generation, heating buildings and powering industry. It follows U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran which began over the weekend. EU member countries were already jittery about the prospect of […]
Continue ReadingCBAM call for tender to establish the Common Central Platform (CCP)
The call will be open until 6 April 2026 at 5:00 PM (CET). By 31 August 2026, the Contractor must have developed a pre-operational version of the CCP, incorporating all core functionalities necessary to support sales, repurchase and reconciliation operations, and ready for testing. From 1 February 2027, the CCP must ensure full operational readiness […]
Continue ReadingEU and IOM Set Course for Continued Strong Migration Cooperation in 2026
Amid a rapidly evolving mobility landscape marked by persistent crises, regional conflicts, loss of life along migration routes and rising humanitarian needs in a resource constrained environment, the European Union (EU) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) met in Brussels for their 12th Senior Officials Meeting. They reiterated their commitment towards deeper strategic cooperation […]
Continue ReadingIntegration progress and anti-discrimination campaign in Denmark
Campaign against hate crime and discrimination Copenhagen Municipality and the Danish Institute for Human Rights launched a poster campaign stating: “You are a Copenhagener, no matter what you wear.” A QR code on each poster links to new hotline Diskriminationslinjen, which offers legal advice to victims and witnesses of racism and discrimination. The campaign is […]
Continue ReadingResearch on migrant policy, education and labour market integration in Latvia
Latvia: Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) results In September 2025, the Migration Policy Group published the latest results of the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX), which assesses integration policies across eight areas in EU countries. Latvia’s results show little progress over the past five years, with continued weaknesses in healthcare, education, access to nationality, and […]
Continue ReadingCommission Unveils Updated Learning Opportunities for Customs and Tax Professionals
The European Commission announced the introduction of a new course targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tax officials, alongside a significant update to the existing SAMANCTA training programme, targeting Customs professionals in the public and private sector. These initiatives are integral to TAXUD’s ongoing objective to enhance expertise and understanding among the customs and taxation […]
Continue ReadingJoint conference of the European Commission and the European Central Bank on European Financial Integration, 7 May 2026
On Thursday, 7 May 2026, the European Commission and the European Central Bank (ECB) will hold their annual conference on European financial integration. This hybrid event will take place at the ECB in Frankfurt am Main and online, focusing on advancing the Savings and Investments Union (SIU). Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for financial services, […]
Continue ReadingOceanEye: Reinforcing ocean observation and protection
The ocean is essential to life on this planet. And yet, it is under more pressure than ever, from climate change to pollution to illegal fishing. The more information we have about the ocean, the better we can safeguard its vast natural heritage and protect the ocean and ourselves. At the 2026 European Ocean […]
Continue ReadingCommission seeks stakeholder feedback on private equity exits
The European Commission is seeking feedback on obstacles that private equity investors face when exiting their investments and possible ways to address these obstacles. The input will support the Commission’s work under the savings and investments union (SIU), in particular efforts to improve the access to finance for EU startups and scaleups. Private financing, including from private […]
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