Category: _European Commission News

The European Commission is seeking feedback on obstacles faced by EU venture and growth capital funds and on possible measures to address them. To that end, the Commission has opened two consultations: a targeted consultation addressing key stakeholders such as fund managers, businesses, institutional investors as well as public authorities and supervisors, and a public consultation […]

The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe’s push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council to approve financial assistance for Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus, Portugal and Romania. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “Last year, the EU has made […]

In the EU, we’re ever-more familiar with the possibilities of solar energy. It allows us to harness the energy of the sun and use it in our homes and businesses.  This article shines a light on the rapid growth of solar energy in Europe in recent years and its benefits for both consumers and the […]

We welcome the announcement of the launch of Phase Two of the United States’ 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and in particular the nomination of a Palestinian National Committee for the Administration of Gaza with the support of the Palestinian Authority. The EU stands ready to […]

The event will include six info sessions over the course of two days on the new 2026 calls included in the Missions’ part of the Horizon Europe Work Programme (WP) 2026/27. It contains both cross-cutting actions, as well as new mission specific calls and topics: Adaptation to Climate Change: support at least 150 European regions […]

Global temperatures in 2025 ranked as the third-highest on record, according to data from EU’s Copernicus Global Climate Highlights report published today. This year sat just 0.01°C below the levels seen in 2023, and while 2024 remains the warmest year ever documented, 2025 followed closely behind with temperatures significantly higher than historical averages. Last year was also the third-warmest year […]

The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is now open until 13 February 2026. Since 2022, BlueInvest Africa has supported over 80 innovative startups, selected from more than 700 applications, and connected them with 40+ investors committed to ocean impact across Africa. […]

Onake, an artisanal smokehouse in Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France’s Basque country, has built a reputation both nationally and internationally thanks to its focus on high-quality smoked salmon, trout and other seafood from the Basque region. With support from EU funding, founder Michel Larrendy has been able to increase production capacity and improve the sustainability of the […]

Technologies deployed in underwater missions are essential to a range of strategic blue economy sectors, including offshore renewable energy, aquaculture, marine biodiversity conservation and underwater cultural heritage. Across these fields, a shared challenge persists: a shortage of skilled professionals capable of operating advanced underwater technologies in a sustainable way. Building these skills is essential to […]

The European Commission has amended the Union Registry Regulation (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/1122), which ensures the  accurate and transparent accounting of Member States’ transactions under the Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) and the Land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) Regulation. The updated rules align the Union Registry with the revised Effort Sharing and LULUCF […]