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The European Commission has preliminarily found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act for the so-called ‘rabbit hole effect' of its recommender system.
At the UN climate change conference in Antalya, Türkiye, 9-20 November, the EU will work with international partners to accelerate global climate action and deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement. “We are committed to making this COP deliver,” said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The education and skills package helps reverse the decline in basic skills and improve teaching and how digital tools and AI are used in education. It focuses on four priorities and features a number of concrete initiatives that reflect changing labour market needs.
Music fans in Europe are invited to vote by 31 December for their favourite artist for the Music Moves Europe Awards 2027. The nominee with the most votes will win the Public Choice Award. Find the full list of nominees here.
The European Innovation Council has launched €1.8 billion in funding for 2027 to support Europe's most promising deep tech entrepreneurs and researchers. The funding will help turn breakthrough research into market-ready innovations and strengthen Europe's ability to scale strategic technologies.
Europe is the world's leading travel destination and tourism is one of its greatest strategic economic assets. The new EU sustainable tourism strategy will increase the sector's competitiveness, sustainability and resilience while allowing tourists to discover our beautiful countries. Find out more.
To deepen our understanding of Earth's changing environment, the European Commission and the European Space Agency launched the Earth System Science Initiative, a website showcasing European research efforts on biodiversity loss, ocean health, polar change and climate extremes.
Enlargement is a merit-based process where enlargement countries must align with EU values and legislation to become an EU Member State. The European Commission has assessed the progress made over the past year by countries looking to join the EU and set out reform priorities for the way forward.
As Europe faces increasingly frequent crises, the European Commission has presented new guidelines to help people and communities prepare for emergencies. The guidelines include advice on what essentials to pack for a 72-hour emergency and making sure persons with disabilities are not excluded.
According to the latest Eurobarometer on EU Civil Protection, nine in ten Europeans think it is important that the EU helps coordinate disaster response both within its territories and other countries, while 94% agree that EU countries should support one another when in need.
Liver cancer is the seventh most common cancer type in the world and the third most common cause of cancer death. Some EU research projects are advancing our knowledge of liver cancer, from identifying genetic and environmental factors to investigating the disease development in the body.
As the cold season nears, a new EU report indicates that universal immunisation of newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can reduce the risk of hospitalisation due to respiratory infections in young children by more than half.
The latest Eurobarometer on Youth and Democracy explores the views, concerns and expectations of young Europeans in 2026. The findings offer insights into how young people see democracy and their role in shaping Europe's future.
The Commission has proposed to reinforce Frontex to help EU and Schengen countries manage the EU’s external borders more effectively. The new rules will give it the right tools and resources to act faster and support third countries on returns.
The new EU framework for climate resilience strengthens Europe's ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks. It does so by taking a proactive and systemic risk management approach and includes a new climate resilience law and practical tools.
The survey shows that many Europeans see food innovation as useful to help farmers and food producers respond to major challenges. Innovative foods can strengthen the resilience and preparedness of our food system, widen production options, support food security and help meet consumer needs.
Does your school have a project that helps students explore the ocean and our connection to it? Apply to become a European Blue School by 15 December! The Network of European Blue Schools brings together schools across Europe to make ocean literacy part of education.
An investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania has won the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize. Journalists Giacomo Zandonini, from Italy, and Maite Vermeulen, from the Netherlands wrote the story. The prize is a tribute to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, assassinated in 2017.
The 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court and its officials. With the award, the European Parliament ‘recognises the Court’s important work in upholding international law and justice’, said President Roberta Metsola.
The European Commission has set out its vision for fisheries and aquaculture towards 2040. This outlines the course for fishers, aquaculture producers and local communities over the next 15 years to ensure a strong, competitive and sustainable blue economy.