Category: _European Commission News

Today, President von der Leyen and President Costa exchanged views with the leaders of Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Türkiye, Armenia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman on the latest developments regarding the war in Iran, including the unacceptable attacks against the countries of the region and the impact on energy […]

Between 9 and 12 February, STEP took centre stage in Czechia, as nearly 1 000 stakeholders, including businesses, researchers, public authorities, and industry clusters, gathered in Prague and Brno for seminars and an innovation workshop. The events marked a critical step toward the launch of Czechia’s first STEP calls in 2026, while fostering cross-border dialogue […]

The final session of the Young Citizens’ Assembly on Pollinators concluded over the weekend, marking the end of a nine-month process during which around 100 randomly selected young Europeans aged 18 to 29 worked together to explore how to reverse the alarming decline of wild pollinating insects.   The Assembly presented a series of recommendations to […]

To coincide with International Women’s Day, the European Commission has launched the Women in Farming platform, a new initiative designed to empower women in farming and strengthen equal opportunities in this sector and rural communities. Announced in the Commission’s Vision for Agriculture and Food last year, it aims to help increase the number of women […]

On 5 March, EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers met in Brussels to discuss voluntary returns, Schengen and security. The meeting was chaired by the Cypriot Deputy Minister for migration and international protection. The Commission was represented by Commissioner Magnus Brunner.  Under the Schengen Council, Ministers exchanged on the overall state of Schengen, focusing on […]

The Commission adopted today a revised recommendation on the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework, reinforcing Europe’s commitment to chemicals and materials innovation that aligns with the Clean Industrial Deal’s ambition for a toxic-free, circular, and competitive economy. Building on the initial 2022 Commission Recommendation, this updated framework was shaped by extensive stakeholder engagement and real-world […]

On 6 March, during a high-level meeting, the partners reiterated their unwavering commitment to continue supporting Ukraine access to trade routes securing its key exports and imports. The partners (Romania, Moldova and Ukraine) acknowledged the importance of enhancing further regional cooperation to ensure seamless transport and logistics operations in a contingency context. They agreed, in particular, […]

Importers of CBAM goods will have to buy CBAM certificates from February 2027 to cover their 2026 imports. Unlike from 2027 where the Commission will calculate a weekly price, for each quarter in 2026, the price of CBAM certificates will be calculated as the quarterly average of the EU ETS auction clearing prices of allowances. […]

Today marked the closing of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey (FRIT), a landmark initiative that shaped European Union support for refugees in the country over the past decade.  Senior representatives from the European Union, its Member States, Türkiye and the United Kingdom gathered in Brussels for the Facility’s final Steering Committee. Together, they examined […]

On 5 March 2026, DG Translation hosted a virtual visit for students, recent graduates, newcomers to the language industry and language professionals exploring career opportunities. Over 2 200 people from across Europe and beyond registered to the event “Languages at work: Discover career opportunities”. Discovering diverse language careers The event showcased the variety of roles […]