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The European Commission has proposed measures to strengthen the EU’s response to an evolving criminal landscape that is becoming more sophisticated, international and digital. The capacities of EU agencies Europol and Eurojust will be reinforced to better fight crime and better protect EU citizens.
The European Research Council has announced the winners of its 2025 Advanced Grants, awarding €838 million to 319 leading researchers across Europe. The grants empower senior scientists to pursue high-risk, high-reward research with the potential to deliver groundbreaking discoveries.
According to the latest EU bathing water report, 85% of Europe’s bathing sites meet ‘excellent’ standards. Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Greece have the highest share for excellent quality bathing waters. EU laws on water have played a significant role in improving bathing water quality.
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