Category: _European Commission News

Olive farming generates a range of by-products from pruning and harvesting, as well as wastewater and materials from the olive oil extraction process and the pomace (skins, pulp and seeds). These organic waste materials contain compounds which can be either detrimental or beneficial to the environment, depending on how they are managed.  For example, olive […]

The European Commission has launched Calls for evidence related to Europe’s sustainable blue economy. These include consultations on: European Ocean Observation Initiative The objective is to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to help design the EU Ocean Observation Initiative in a collaborative and inclusive way and to listen to and incorporate the views of all stakeholders. […]

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 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 […]

The European Commission has launched a four-week public call for evidence to help design a comprehensive new strategy for the EU’s islands. Announced in the cohesion policy mid-term review of 1 April 2025 and highlighted in the European Ocean Pact of June 2025, this strategy will strengthen resilience, boost competitiveness and address the specific socio-economic […]

What do we want to hear about?  In preparation for the Affordable Housing Act, the Commission has published a call for evidence to inform the public and stakeholders about the Commission’s work, so they can provide views on the Commission’s understanding of the problem and possible solutions, and to give us any relevant information they […]

The European Commission has published its General Report for 2025. DG HOME’s work is mainly covered in Chapter 3 – Strengthening Europe’s Defence and Security.  In the context of growing geopolitical instability, the European Union is stepping up its efforts to protect citizens and ensure Europe’s security. In 2025, the EU launched a set of […]

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 […]