Category: _European Commission News

The European Commission has published the list of members for the third mandate of the Platform on Sustainable Finance. The Platform will advise the Commission on topics related to the EU Taxonomy and the EU sustainable finance framework at large. Following a call for applications in July 2025, the Commission appointed 28 members and 16 observers from both the […]

The initiative is the result of a partnership between the Public Ministry of Peru, the Court of Arequipa, and the Global Action on Cybercrime Enhanced (GLACY-e) project. GLACY-e is co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and supports countries worldwide in strengthening their criminal justice responses to cybercrime.  Building judicial expertise on […]

Globally recognised municipal leader and urban ambassador with over 25 years of executive experience in strategic urban governance, sustainable transformation and multilateral city engagement. Eckart Würzner, Mayor of Heidelberg since 2006, is widely acknowledged for shaping evidence-based city strategies and advancing resilient, equitable urban development. As a member of the EU Covenant of Mayors Board, […]

Science Comes to Town, the new flagship European initiative to strengthen citizens’ trust and engagement in science, was officially inaugurated today in Split, Croatia, in the presence of European, national and local representatives, scientists and innovators. The launch marks an important step in bringing science closer to citizens and local communities, highlighting the role of […]

  We spend a lot of our time online. This shift to the digital world brings threats as well as opportunities. This includes cyber and hybrid attacks on essential services and democratic institutions, which Europe faces on a daily basis. The Commission has proposed new cybersecurity measures to further strengthen the EU’s resilience and capabilities in […]

Following the successful collection of supply offers under the Hydrogen Mechanism, the Commission is inviting European off-takers to express interest in these supply offers. The new phase for off-takers, has started and will last until 20 March 2026.  As part of the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform, the Hydrogen Mechanism connects potential off-takers in Europe […]

  Over the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that two in three citizens still view racial discrimination as a widespread issue in their countries. The European Commission has now […]

  Over the past five years, the EU has made progress in tackling racism, particularly by breaking down barriers created by racial discrimination and by integrating anti-racism efforts throughout all relevant EU policies. But problems persist. And a recent EU survey reveals that two in three citizens still view racial discrimination as a widespread issue in their countries. The European Commission has now […]

The new year for the EU Covenant of Mayors comes with many exciting opportunities and new priorities, all focused on empowering local governments to lead the energy and climate transition. Building on the momentum of a strong 2025, the year ahead promises a rich programme of activities and unmissable moments for our CoM-munity, offering fresh […]

I condemn the Israeli decision to forcibly enter and demolish the United Nations Sheikh Jarrah compound held by United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) located in East Jerusalem. I urge the Israeli authorities to halt such action, which is in violation of Israel’s obligations resulting from the […]