Commission unveils strategy to bring Europe’s first SMRs online by the early 2030s

The European Commission has today presented a strategy to accelerate the development and deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) (COM/2026/117) in Europe. SMRs and AMRs are innovative nuclear technologies that have the potential to contribute to the EU’s path towards climate neutrality, energy security and industrial competitiveness. With good coordination, […]

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Summary of Conclusions – “Preventing radicalisation in Slovakia: Security and community pathways via layered prevention strategies”

Upon the request from the Counter Terrorism Centre of the Presidium of the Police Force of the Slovak Ministry of Interior, the event, entitled “Preventing radicalisation in Slovakia: Security and community pathways via layered prevention strategies”, brought together 17 participants (e.g., counterterrorism police, city police, psychologists and mental health professionals, educators, social workers, human rights […]

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Commission to boost access to affordable and clean energy for all Europeans

Today marks a significant step towards delivering more affordable and accessible energy to all Europeans. The Citizens’ Energy Package (COM/2026/115) unveiled by the European Commission aims to reduce energy bills, protect and empower citizens to actively participate in the clean energy transition, tackle energy poverty and help EU countries implement the existing legislation so that […]

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The Commission reaffirms its commitment to boost energy efficiency financing

The Commission unveiled today a comprehensive support package for energy efficiency financing aimed at rolling out innovative solutions for financing and technical support for energy efficiency and building renovation in the EU. Building on the forward-looking energy efficiency actions outlined in today’s Clean Energy Investment Strategy (COM/2026/116), the package equips EU countries, market actors and […]

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EU mobilises emergency humanitarian aid for Lebanon

In light of the escalating situation in the Middle East and the evolving humanitarian situation in Lebanon, the EU has mobilised emergency humanitarian aid consisting of food and medical kits, shelter materials, recreation kits and winter clothing kits, to meet the urgent, rising humanitarian needs in Lebanon. Due to ongoing hostilities, around 680,000+ people have […]

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Boosting EU’s energy independence and lowering costs

  The European Commission has presented initiatives to boost investment in homegrown clean energy solutions, increase resilience, and reduce energy prices.  The current geopolitical context highlights the risks related to Europe’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. Citizens and industries are rightly concerned about high energy prices. Investing in clean energy is the most affordable and reliable […]

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