Commission sets out measures to tackle potential threats from civilian drones
The Commission has put forward an EU counter-drone policy. Actions include community-building and information-sharing among Member States, as well as clear guidance, support, training, funding and...
View ArticleCommission sets out ways to fight organised crime and drug trafficking
The Commission has proposed measures to help the EU step up its fight against drug trafficking and criminal networks, which are a major EU security threat. A new plan sets out 17 actions in 4 priority...
View ArticleJina Mahsa Amini and Iranian women protest movement win the 2023 Sakharov Prize
The European Parliament has awarded the 2023 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Jina Mahsa Amini and the Woman, Life, Freedom Movement in Iran. The prize honours the memory of Jina Mahsa Amini,...
View ArticleEuropeans believe protecting animal welfare is essential, according to a new...
A Eurobarometer survey has revealed that protecting animal welfare is essential for Europeans. Some 84% believe that the welfare of farmed animals should be better protected in their country. And 74%...
View ArticleEU gender equality institute pushes to close the gender gap in climate...
A new campaign is promoting closing the gender gap in climate leadership. If women are underrepresented in decision-making, we risk overlooking climate policies that disproportionately affect them. For...
View ArticleNew recommendations to tackle energy poverty across the EU
Investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy are among the measures included in the Commission's new energy poverty recommendations. They are designed to address the root causes of energy...
View ArticleNew rules to protect EU from economic pressure by non-EU countries
EU trade ministers have agreed on new rules to help the EU and its member states protect themselves from economic coercion by non-EU countries. A new instrument will help deter and de-escalate trade...
View ArticleEU gender equality reaches new milestone: is progress accelerating?
The EU Gender Equality Institute’s latest Gender Equality Index reveals the biggest annual jump in the overall score in the Index’s history: the EU is at 70.2 points out of 100. Sweden, The...
View ArticleCommission steps up actions to prevent critical shortages of medicines in the EU
The Commission has launched a set of actions to prevent and reduce the risk of critical medicine shortages in the EU. They will also help ensure the long-term security of supply of medicines. EU...
View ArticleCommission adopts action plan to boost European wind power industry
The Commission has set out immediate actions to be taken to maintain a healthy and competitive wind energy supply chain. Speeding up the installation of wind power projects is just one action that is...
View ArticleEuropean Council: EU leaders call for humanitarian access to Gaza and...
EU leaders condemned Hamas' attack and recognised Israel’s right to defend itself in line with international humanitarian law. They called for continued, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access...
View ArticleEU increases humanitarian aid to Gaza by €25 million
As part of the EU's continued support to people in Gaza, the Commission will provide a further €25 million in humanitarian aid. This quadruples EU humanitarian assistance to over €100 million for Gaza...
View Article371 school buses donated to get Ukrainian children safely to school
Over 370 buses have been delivered to Ukrainian communities to help children make the journey to schools not damaged by Russian missiles. The buses were handed over to representatives of local...
View ArticleNew deal struck on EU political advertising transparency rules
EU co-legislators have agreed on new rules on political advertising transparency and targeting, which will make it easier for citizens to recognise political adverts and understand who is behind them....
View ArticleNew report finds links between drug markets and gun violence in the EU
A new report exploring links between drug markets and gun violence in the EU has found that on average in Europe, 28% of firearms are seized in the context of drug trafficking. It is even close to 44%...
View ArticleUkraine recommended to open negotiations to join the EU
The Commission has adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, where it recommends that the EU opens accession negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, and on certain conditions, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Georgia...
View ArticleOption to pay in 10 seconds to become more widely available in EU
Instant payments in euro look set to become more widely available in EU and EEA countries, after agreement was reached on the instant payments proposal. Instant payments allow people to transfer money...
View ArticleAgreement reached on the European digital identity wallet
The Council and the European Parliament have agreed on the framework for the new European digital identity wallet. It will let citizens prove their identity and share e-documents with a click of a...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament paves way for new EU ‘own resources’ revenue
MEPs have voted in favour of introducing new sources of income for the EU budget: revenue from emissions trading, the EU carbon border adjustment mechanism, and on corporate profits. The new funds...
View ArticleEuropean Parliament and Council agree on Nature Restoration Law
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on the Nature Restoration Law, which once finally adopted, will be a key contribution to reaching climate neutrality by 2050. It will also set in...
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