Category: _European Commission News

European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, and Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, visited Senegal on 2 and 3 March to strengthen the strategic partnership between the European Union and Senegal. The mission took place in the context of ongoing negotiations on a new Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership between the EU […]

Today, President Ursula von der Leyen spoke with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. The two leaders focused on their shared priority to rapidly conclude the adoption of the Ukraine Support Loan and of the 20th package of sanctions. They discussed the wider impact of the developments in the Middle East on energy prices, on energy security and […]

Customs authorities handle a huge and ever-increasing number of goods bought online and imported directly to consumers into the EU. They play a vital role at the EU’s borders by controlling goods arriving from third countries and making sure that only safe products reach consumers and that competition in the single market remains fair.  This […]

The illegal trade of the European eel has become Europe’s largest wildlife crime, rivalling the profitability of drug trafficking. Criminal networks are generating billions of euros from this illicit activity, making urgent and coordinated action by the EU and international partners essential.  In the latest episode of ‘The Road to Green’, Euronews explores why the […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tomorrow, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will be in Baku to strengthen and deepen the energy partnership between the EU and Azerbaijan. He will co-chair the 12th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council Ministerial meeting and the 4th Green Energy Advisory Council Ministerial meeting with Parviz Shahbazov, Minister for Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.  The annual meetings […]