Category: _European Commission News

Carbon farming activities enhance carbon storage in forests and soils, and can reward farmers and foresters financially. The Commission has launched a four-week public feedback exercise to gather input on proposed certification methodologies for carbon farming activities. Land managers, such as farmers and foresters, play a crucial role in delivering these benefits through practices such […]

On Monday, 26 January, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, will host the European Tourism Day in Brussels, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to explore how Europe can shape the tourism of tomorrow. The event will address a broad range of topics, including sustainability, accessibility, the use of Artificial Intelligence and data, and private investment in the sector. Discussions will […]

The EU, its Member States and the private sector should invest about €70 billion per year until 2050 in climate adaptation, to reduce exposure to increasing climate hazards and improve resilience, according to a new study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) and funded under Horizon Europe. Assessment of EU and Member […]

On Monday, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen will participate in the North Sea Summit in Hamburg (Germany), an international event hosted by the German Federal Government to boost cross-border cooperation on expanding offshore wind energy. This year, the Summit will bring together leaders, Energy Ministers and industry representatives from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, the UK, Ireland, […]

DG CLIMA Director for International Affairs and Climate Finance Diana Acconcia, and Norwegian Ambassador to the EU Anders H. Eide at the EU-Norway Green Alliance Implementation Meeting Norway House in Brussels On 22 January 2026, the European Union and Norway held the annual implementation meeting of the EU–Norway Green Alliance, bringing together representatives of the […]

Over 1 million Ukrainians are without electricity, water and heating in freezing temperatures following relentless Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. The European Commission is today deploying 447 emergency generators worth €3.7 million from EU strategic reserves to restore power to hospitals, shelters and critical services. The generators – mobilised from rescEU strategic reserves hosted in […]

Economic integration of unemployed migrants  The Ministers of Interior and Labour in France issued a circular message to regional and departmental prefects, the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) and France Travail detailing a request to increase labour participation among legal foreigners.   The circular calls for mobilising local stakeholders, professional federations, and training providers […]

In line with the mission letter of President Von der Leyen, HR/VP Kallas will organise an implementation dialogue titled “Industry priorities on the path to EU defence readiness” with selected defence industry representatives on 28 January 2026 in Brussels. This Implementation Dialogue will facilitate direct interactions between defence industry representatives and HRVP Kallas. Participating defence industry representatives […]

The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has launched a new Mission Portal, providing a rich source of information and practical tools for regions, local authorities and communities to understand climate risks, develop adaptation strategies and implement innovative solutions. The portal is designed to support Europe’s transition to a climate-resilient future, offering guidance, data and […]

11 AMIF projects launched in 2025  In 2024, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Family, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception – in collaboration with the National Reception Office and the Directorate General of Immigration – launched a call for projects to be supported by the European Commission’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF).  11 projects selected under this […]