Category: _European Commission News

The ecosystem of labour migration: international recruitment from the Philippines to Finland  A report published by the Migration Institute of Finland analyses the international labour market ecosystem of the Philippines from an international recruitment standpoint. It examines Philippine–Finland labour recruitment, outlining key actors, integration needs, clear worker information, risks like debt traps, sector-specific requirements, and […]

Housing demand varies considerably between Member States and regions, reflecting diverse demographic and market conditions. In one third of all NUTS 3 regions, construction did not manage to keep up with expanding demographic trends. Metropolitan areas have experienced strong household growth, partly due to smaller average household sizes. In contrast, many rural regions face lower […]

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 […]

Extension of validity of permits for those displaced from Ukraine   Following the EU decision to extend permits under the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) for Ukrainians, Denmark announced it will do the same. Residence permits held by this group are now valid until March 2027.    Denmark is not bound by the TPD, but passed […]

Procedures for legalisation of stay to be fully digitalised from 2026  It will soon be possible to apply for the legalisation of stay in Poland exclusively online through a dedicated platform (Case Management Module – MOS). The Office for Foreigners will announce the exact launch date of the fully digitalised system in advance.   Access […]

Commission investigates Grok and X’s recommender systems Source link

Commission approves €3.1 billion Spanish State aid support for cogenerated electricity Source link