On Friday 28 November, the annual HTA Work Programme for 2026 was adopted by the Member State Coordination Group on Health Technology Assessment (HTACG). The Work Programme outlines the key activities and strategic priorities of the group for the upcoming year. The HTACG estimates that it will initiate around 50 joint clinical assessments (JCAs) of …
The European Commission is seeking feedback on the draft updates to 4 technical regulations on ecodesign and energy labelling of central space heaters and water heaters such as boilers or hydronic heat pumps. The consultations are open from 28 November and close on 26 December 2025. With the current rules dating back to 2013, the revision aims …
Exactly 1 year ago today, Ursula von der Leyen began her second term as President of the European Commission, and her new team, the College of Commissioners, took office. In the energy sector, with a strong mandate to act, the Commission continues its work to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost Europe’s competitiveness, under …
The Commission has granted 235 cross-border energy projects the status of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) – the second such list since its launch in 2023. The selected projects will be eligible to apply for EU financing from the Connecting Europe Facility and will benefit from expedited permitting and regulatory processes for swift execution …
The European Commission is reviewing the European Heritage Label and how this action could be improved. This is your chance to influence the process. Have your say until 1 March 2026! The European Commission has published a public consultation on the future of the European Heritage Label (EHL), running from 1 December 2025 to 1 …
The selected party will act as secretariat for the European Heritage Label network, and help sites and stakeholders align their activities with the heritage, cultural and creative, and education sectors. Context European Heritage sites celebrate and symbolise European ideals, values, history and integration. This year, the European Heritage Label has been awarded to 67 sites …
The European Commission launched a whistleblower tool for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act. The tool will provide a secure and confidential channel for individuals to report suspected breaches of the AI Act directly to the EU AI Office, the centre of AI expertise within the Commission. Whistleblowers can provide relevant information in any of the EU official …
The European Commission launched a call for evidence to examine whether the Digital Decade objectives and targets for 2030 remain aligned with the rapidly evolving tech landscape since their adoption in 2022. This call will help inform the Commission’s upcoming review, planned for 2026, of the policy programme guiding Europe’s digital transformation. At this midway …
The Commission granted EU marketing authorisation for ‘brensocatib’, a new active substance for the treatment of chronic progressive lung disease (non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, or NCFB) in patients aged 12 years and older. The estimated number of patients with NCFB in the EU ranges from 400,000 to three million. The disease causes damaged airways and severe …
The European Commission has adopted the 2030 Consumer Agenda, a strategic plan for EU consumer policy for the next five years. With 450 million consumers in the single market, who contribute to over 51% of the EU’s GDP through household spending, consumers play an essential role in the engine room of our economy. Enhancing consumer trust, …