Category: _European Commission News

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 […]

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 […]

As geopolitical competition intensifies, research and innovation are becoming central to economic strength and global influence.  Today, the European Commission presented a new set of measures to strengthen how Europe engages internationally through research and innovation. The initiative aims to reinforce Europe’s global partnerships, while safeguarding its strategic interests, keeping international cooperation open and secure, […]

A European Ocean Observation Initiative builds on the Ocean Pact, the European Commission proposes an objective-driven approach that responds to societal needs. It covers key areas across the knowledge value chain, aiming at long-term sustainability, ambition and strategic autonomy in ocean observation, integrating EU marine services, fostering international collaboration and securing international data, ensuring co-design […]

The power of the QR code Since March 2021, the European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) has transformed how consumers can access information. This is thanks to the QR code printed on every energy label of products covered by legislations from 2019 onwards. This digital shift is not just about convenience; it’s a game-changer for transparent, sustainable and […]

Changes to requirements for third-country national students   Denmark’s Ministry for Immigration and Integration introduced new rules for (prospective) university students from outside Europe.  Because it holds an ‘opt-out’ from EU legislation on justice and home affairs, the 2016 Students and Researchers Directive – which establishes a unified EU framework for admitting non-EU nationals for […]

Citizen participation strengthens public policy. It improves targeting, enhances legitimacy and increases the long-term impact of investments. Following successful pilot projects across European regions, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) are launching a new cycle of support under the project “With […]

Evaluation of the Skilled Immigration Act   The German Bundestag (House of Representatives) published an evaluation of the Skilled Immigration Act.   Introduced in 2023, the Act aims to attract qualified professionals from abroad and support their integration into the labour market. Reforms include the “opportunity card”, which allows non-EU citizens to enter Germany to seek employment, […]