Category: _European Commission News

The Sea and Culture Museum in the village of Latsi, Cyprus, reconnects the local community with its maritime heritage. Set in a restored warehouse, this EU-funded project has turned an abandoned building into a cultural and educational space, featuring exhibits on local fishers, sailors, and coastal life. Digital technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality […]

Northern Light Composites (nlcomp), an Italian startup founded in 2019, is tackling one of the biggest challenges linked to composite materials: the end‑of‑life of fibreglass and carbon‑fibre products. In boats, wind turbines, construction and beyond, conventional thermoset composites are widely used but hard, if not impossible, to recycle. Benefiting from the coaching provided by the EU BlueInvest […]

The European Union’s agri-food sector had another record-breaking year in 2025, strengthening its global leadership in agricultural trade. The surplus is roughly four times higher than in 2002, and the EU continues to be a net exporter in most agri-food categories. Furthermore, the sector contributed 37% of the EU’s overall trade surplus in 2025 underlining […]

Today, the European Commission announced that it will, on behalf of the European Union, auction the following securities:   EU-Bills EU-Bills EU-Bills ISIN EU000A4EB337 EU000A4EF4A1 EU000A4EQY98 Date of auction 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 18/03/2026 Settlement date 20/03/2026 20/03/2026 20/03/2026 Maturity 05/06/2026 04/09/2026 05/03/2027 Announced volume * up to 1000 up to 1000 up to 1500 * in […]

The Commission has unveiled a second wave of Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs), expanding the initiative to new regions, while underscoring its growing appeal across the EU. The scheme continues to bolster innovation, economic cohesion and inclusive growth, reinforcing the EU’s commitment to bridging regional disparities through targeted support. Regional Innovation Valleys, a flagship action of […]

A new booklet presents EU Specific Actions for border management, visa policy, law enforcement, migration, and policy innovation.    EU Member States are working together to address pressing challenges in the areas of migration, security, and border management. The European Commission is able to support this through additional EU funding in the form of a […]

The first edition of the Guimarães 26 European Green Capital Magazine offers a comprehensive overview of the city’s sustainability strategy, its environmental policies and the initiatives driving its transformation into a ‘One Planet City’. The publication explores how science, governance, community engagement and innovation are shaping a resilient and climate-conscious urban model that can inspire […]

In separate ad hoc meetings of the Gas Coordination Group and the Oil Coordination Group held yesterday, the Commission and EU countries coordinated and assessed the situation concerning the EU’s gas and oil security of supply in view of the continued disruptions in the Middle East.   During the exchange, EU countries confirmed that they do not observe any security of supply […]

Committed through the EU Covenant of Mayors and the Kortrijk Green Deal, the city is deploying a range of solutions to cut CO₂ emissions, strengthen energy independence and support a fair heat transition. From river – based heat and geothermal storage to other local and recovered energy sources, projects across Buda Island, Kaai City and […]

In Italy, the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (the Covenant) has evolved to be the backbone of an Italian multilevel governance system, guiding local authorities towards their climate and energy goals. The Covenant National Coordination Board (NCB), established in 2021 and composed of key national climate and energy agencies, has been acting […]