EIB Advisory and the European Commission support EU Ports Strategy through new capacity‑building programme for small and medium‑sized ports

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its advisory arm, and the European Commission are launching a new technical training programme under the JASPERS mandate, making a concrete step in strengthening EU’s strategic port infrastructure. The assignment is supported under an EC-EIB Joint Contribution Agreement providing financial backing from the Connecting Europe Facility and Cohesion Policy […]

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EU steps up civil protection efforts and brings back 356 citizens home amid developments in the Middle East

2 repatriation flights chartered directly by the European Commission have safely landed in Romania. The 2 flights brought back 356 European citizens who were stranded in the Middle East from Oman to Romania. For the first time ever, the Commission mobilised its own rescEU transport and logistics capacities following a request from the Romanian authorities. […]

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March infringements package: key decisions on energy

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply with their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various sectors and EU policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses. In the list of […]

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European Commission publishes call for candidates for EASA Board of Appeal

The Commission invites interested candidates to become a member of the Board of Appeal of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 empowers EASA to issue certificates, register declarations, conduct investigation of undertakings, and levy the payment of applicable fees and charges. The Regulation establishes a Board of Appeal which is responsible […]

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EU and Algeria conclude PRIMA negotiations

On 11 March 2026, the European Union and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, successfully concluded negotiations on Algeria’s participation for 2025-2027 in PRIMA- the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area. The agreement was initialled (on-line) by Mr Abderrahmane Yousfate, Director of Cooperation and University Exchanges at the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ministry […]

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Summary of Conclusions – “Preventing radicalisation in Slovakia: Security and community pathways via layered prevention strategies”

Upon the request from the Counter Terrorism Centre of the Presidium of the Police Force of the Slovak Ministry of Interior, the event, entitled “Preventing radicalisation in Slovakia: Security and community pathways via layered prevention strategies”, brought together 17 participants (e.g., counterterrorism police, city police, psychologists and mental health professionals, educators, social workers, human rights […]

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