Category: _European Commission News

The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 16 persons and three entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran. The new listings target a variety of individuals and entities that played a key role in the suppression of street protests in January 2026, which has led to thousands of civilian […]

The 5th evacuation flight from the Middle East, chartered and fully funded by the European Commission landed yesterday in Bucharest, Romania. The flight enabled the safe repatriation of 134 European citizens, following a request from the Romanian authorities.  Departing from Oman, the flight transported 96 Romanian nationals and 38 citizens from other European countries, who […]

Meeting on the margins of today’s Energy Council, representatives of the EU and G7+, or ‘Energy Ramstein’, expressed their unwavering support to Ukraine against the backdrop of continued Russian attacks on energy infrastructure. They reiterated their solidarity and continued commitment to support Ukraine and Moldova as they build robust, resilient and reliable energy systems on their path to EU accession. In the meeting, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal debriefed on […]

The European Commission is confirming €450 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt in 2026. With major donors withdrawing from the region and international humanitarian law under unprecedented strain, the EU is sustaining life-saving assistance to millions of people. In Syria, €210 million in EU humanitarian funding will sustain life-saving emergency […]

On 16 March, Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, attended the Global Fraud Summit 2026, an international conference focused on tackling global financial fraud, scams, and cyber-enabled crime, organised by UNODC and INTERPOL in Vienna.   The event brought together governments, law-enforcement agencies, international organisations and businesses to coordinate responses to fraud worldwide.  The […]

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 […]

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 […]