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Six projects selected in the 2024 Innovation Fund Auction for renewable hydrogen production (IF24 Auction) have signed their grant agreements, receiving a total of €270.6 million, sourced from EU Emissions Trading System revenues. Two of these projects were awarded under the dedicated maritime topic, receiving more than €35 million to supply renewable hydrogen to maritime […]

Obtaining strategic project status gives project promoters access to guidance on private and public funding. It also generates greater attention from the financing hub established through the RESource Action Plan, which mobilises resources from EU funds and the European Investment Bank. In addition, obtaining strategic project status is expected to improve overall chances of successful […]

The European Commission has today (Jan 19) adopted new formats for the certificates used to list all hazardous material present on board a vessel and to confirm that a ship is ready for recycling. The update will enable ship owners to fulfil their obligations under both the EU’s Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong […]

The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for architects with Canada – the first such EU deal covering services – has become binding, facilitating professional mobility and expanding opportunities for architects in Europe and Canada.  In conjunction with the entry into force of the MRA, DG Trade has today launched a dedicated webpage on its Access2Markets web portal. […]

The call will deliver a peer-learning scheme supporting decision-makers in architecture, the built environment, culture and heritage, spatial planning, and sustainable development.  This is a peer-learning initiative to promote “Baukultur” - translated as “building culture” and the dissemination of high-quality principles in contemporary architecture and cultural heritage interventions.   Scope   The selected partner will organise 12 […]

The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €1.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to help 267 workers dismissed after the bankruptcy and closure of Tupperware Belgium in February 2025.  The EGF-funded measures aim to help these workers learn new skills and quickly rejoin the labour market. The funding will […]

The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make Europe a global leader in ocean observation and the development of related […]

EU and Mercosur sign historic and ambitious partnership – Trade and Economic Security Skip to main content Country or region Trade topics Negotiations and agreements Source link

The definitive anti-dumping duties imposed range from 88.7% to 110.6%. Alongside these duties, the Commission introduced a duty-free tariff rate quota that allows a limited volume of Chinese imports to enter the EU without duties. All imports beyond that quota are subject to anti-dumping duties, which will apply for an initial period of five years. […]

The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), enters into force on 17 January 2026.  The European Union and its Member States are celebrating this significant milestone in ocean conservation and sustainable use of Ocean. This landmark agreement provides a framework for the common governance of about half […]