The document provides tools for managing the relationship between commercial fishing and the EU’s most valuable marine ecosystems. The European Commission released new guidance to help EU Member States better protect marine Natura 2000 sites while supporting a sustainable future for Europe’s fisheries. The document provides practical tools for managing the relationship between commercial and recreational fishing …
On the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the European Commission has launched a survey to hear from children, young people , their parents and guardians about their views on the European Child Guarantee. This initiative aims to provide all children in Europe at risk of poverty or social exclusion with access to vital services, …
Apply before 29 January 2026 to get funding for the translation, publication, distribution, and promotion of European literary works of fiction. Meet the Creative Europe team at the Frankfurt Book to learn more. The call Circulation of European Literary Works supports the transnational circulation and the diversity of European literary works through the translation, publication, …
A Memorandum of Intent (MoI) between the Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and the European Space Agency (ESA) has been agreed to deepen the collaboration on the future of communication technology between the two organisations. This collaboration between the two organisations promises to support research and development and boost innovation in integrating …
The Commission presents its fourth annual report on Next Generation EU, underscoring the Facility’s progress and calling for action to maximize its benefits. As the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) approaches its 2026 deadline, it continues to drive positive reforms and investments across the EU. As a cornerstone of NextGenerationEU, the RRF has already disbursed €367 billion across …
The European Commission has issued new guidance to help EU Member States effectively implement the Social Climate Fund (SCF) and complete their Social Climate Plans (SCPs). Starting in 2026 and mobilising over €86 billion, the Social Climate Fund has been created to ensure the transition to a greener economy is fair and leaves no one behind and to support vulnerable households and …
Social acceptance of LGBTIQ+ people has increased across the EU in the last five years. Some 75% of people say they are comfortable to have gay, lesbian or bisexual colleagues. But LGBTIQ+ people continue to experience disproportionate and unacceptable levels of hate, violence and discrimination. Around one in three LQBTIQ+ people still report experiencing discrimination in …
The European Commission published calls for projects to award EU funds worth a total of just over €204 million to propel the deployment and take up of innovative digital technologies across Europe. The nine calls under the Digital Europe Programme focus on unlocking the potential of AI and big data, the completion of the Network of European Digital …
The European Commission announced the launch of ‘AI Factories Antennas’ in seven Member States, Belgium, Cyprus, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Malta, and Slovakia, and in partner countries including Iceland, Moldova, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, North Macedonia, and Serbia. During her visit to Western Balkans, President von der Leyen announced the new sites in Serbia and North Macedonia, …
Around the world, countries are racing to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science. The Apply AI Strategy sets out how to speed up the use of AI in Europe’s key …