On 12 March, the United States imposed tariffs of up to 25% on imports of steel, aluminium, and certain products containing steel and aluminium from the European Union and other trading partners. In response, the Commission is launching a series of countermeasures to protect European businesses, workers and consumers from the impact of these unjustified …
The European Commission is proposing to establish a Common European System for Returns with swifter, simpler and more effective return procedures across the EU. Announced by President von der Leyen in the political guidelines and called for by the European Council in October 2024, the new legal framework for returns constitutes a key piece to complement the Pact on Migration and …
The Commission is launching the second mid-term matching round to coordinate gas purchases under the AggregateEU platform. Buyers from the EU and the Energy Community will be able to submit and aggregate their gas demand for multiple 6-month periods running from July 2025 until October 2030 and access competitive offers from reliable international suppliers. To participate …
The European Digital Connectivity Awards 2025 target projects contributing to the fulfilment of Europe’s Digital Decade connectivity objectives. Europe’s Digital Decade transformation relies on providing citizens with access to high-capacity, secure and sustainable digital connectivity and services. All projects advanced in implementation, big or small, rural or urban, private or public, providing local, regional, national, multi-country or …
The European start-up ecosystem presents a wealth of opportunities for business angels keen to explore pan-European investments. Yet, navigating the legal complexities of multiple jurisdictions can be a major hurdle. To address this, the EU-funded ESIL initiative has developed a set of free, expert-drafted legal templates, designed specifically for pan-European angel investments. Created in collaboration with legal experts from …
The Regulation on the European Health Data Space (EHDS) has been published in the Official Journal of the EU. The Regulation is an important milestone in the EU’s efforts to build a secure and efficient digital health ecosystem as part of the European data strategy. The EHDS will provide a comprehensive framework for the access to and use …
The European Commission proposed to prolong the current Gas Storage Regulation (COM/2025/99) until the end of 2027. In the current geopolitical context and volatile situation in the global gas markets, this 2 year extension will contribute to ensuring continued security of energy supply across the EU and stability of the European gas market. It will notably ensure …
The Union of Skills will support the development of our Union’s human capital to strengthen EU competitiveness. A key initiative of the first 100 days of this Commission, the Union of Skills will: Deliver higher levels of basic skills, for example through the Basic Skills Support Scheme pilot; Provide lifelong opportunities for adults to regularly upskill and …
The European Commission launches the 2026 edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions. Tourism destinations across Europe are invited to submit their innovative practices of smart and sustainable tourism to become leading examples in European tourism. The Smart Tourism initiative recognises cities implementing new digital …
The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) celebrates its first year in action for the development and manufacturing of critical technologies in Europe. Over the past year, STEP has pooled the investment firepower of 11 EU programmes, mobilising over €15 billion to support Europe’s competitiveness in three strategic sectors: digital technologies and deep-tech innovation, clean and resource-efficient technologies, and …