Category: _European Commission News

The 17th Subcommittee meeting on Justice, Freedom and Security between the EU and Albania took place on 3 and 4 March 2026 in Brussels. The European Commission and the Albanian authorities discussed the most recent developments in the areas of rule of law and fundamental rights, corruption and organised crime as well as security and home […]

In a meeting of the Energy Union Task Force (EUTF) convened by the European Commission today, Member States’ senior officials and Commission services discussed energy security and prices, amid evolving developments in the Middle East as well as wider industrial competitiveness challenges.  Regarding the security of gas and oil supply situation in Europe, EUTF gathered […]

Yesterday and today, the European Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC) has supported EU Member States with the organisation of 6 repatriation flights, bringing European citizens safely back to Bulgaria, Italy, Austria, and Slovakia.  Additional repatriation flights under the Mechanism are planned in the coming days, as an increasing number of EU Member States have […]

The European Commission has published a call for evidence to seek stakeholder feedback on a planned action to tackle territorial supply constraints. Territorial supply constraints are practices by certain large manufacturers that restrict retailers or wholesalers from purchasing goods in one EU country and reselling them in another, without objective justification. These barriers may limit […]

  Gender equality concerns us all, and it benefits all. While progress has been made, at the current pace of change, it would take 50 years for the EU to reach full gender equality. Disparities among EU countries also persist.  Ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, the European Commission has presented its gender equality strategy for 2026-2030. The strategy embeds gender equality into every aspect of life, […]

On 1 January 2026, minimum wages in the EU ranged from €620 per month in Bulgaria to €2 704 in Luxembourg. While these numbers show that workers in Luxembourg earn significantly more, they don’t tell the full story.  What is minimum wage, and why is it key? It’s the lowest hourly, daily or monthly amount that […]

5 March 2026 marks the first anniversary of the Union of Skills, a flagship initiative to make Europe more competitive.  As Europe’s economy transforms through the green and digital transitions, skills are a decisive factor for competitiveness, innovation and resilience. The Union of Skills helps Europe invest in people, address labour shortages, and support the transitions […]

In separate ad hoc meetings of the Gas Coordination Group and the Oil Coordination Group held this morning, the Commission and EU countries took stock of the situation concerning the EU’s gas and oil security of supply following the disruptions in the Middle East.  During the exchange, EU countries informed that they do not observe any immediate security of supply risks. Since […]

The European Commission today adopted the EU Ports Strategy, a comprehensive framework to step up the competitiveness, resilience, security and sustainability of Europe’s ports. Ports are a cornerstone of the EU economy, handling around 74% of external trade, 3.4 billion tonnes of goods and nearly 395 million passengers annually. They also support more than 423,000 […]

The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive Industrial Maritime Strategy to drive competitiveness, innovation and technological leadership in Europe’s maritime manufacturing and shipping industries. The Strategy sets out a vision and concrete actions to reinforce Europe’s industrial sovereignty, trade and economic security, while supporting the sectors’ clean and digital transition. EU shipbuilding and shipping are […]