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The EU’s accessibility act came into force in June, ensuring that key products and services – such as phones, computers, TVs, banking and payment services, public transport, e-commerce platforms – are accessible to persons with disabilities. Some 100 million people in the EU live with a disability.

Expedia and Lastminute.com are the latest online travel agencies to commit to refund tickets within 14 days for a cancelled flight. They join three other online travel agencies which committed to the same, following talks with the European Commission and Consumer Protection Cooperation network.

The Cool Noons project, co-funded by the EU, has created 15 walkable green paths to keep tourists cool during the summer heat in Lisbon, Marseille, Imola, Dubrovnik and Budva. It is helping establish new practices in sustainable tourism by devising cool urban spaces with fountains and green areas.

You can use the European Health Insurance Card for necessary or urgent medical care when travelling abroad, under the same conditions and at the same cost as people insured in that country. It’s valid in any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Read more.

The European Commission has reached a deal on tariffs and trade with the United States, stabilising on a single 15% tariff rate for the vast majority of EU exports. It gives much-needed clarity for citizens and businesses.

The EU has mobilised 2 Canadair airplanes from the EU’s joint firefighting fleet in response to a request for assistance from Cyprus, following a major fire in its Limassol district. The EU has already responded to several wildfire emergencies in Albania and North Macedonia this summer.

Despite freedom of movement of goods within the EU, there are certain rules on taking certain consumer goods from one EU country to another. Before you travel, check them out.

Europe’s own global navigation satellite system, Galileo, has launched a service that allows users to confirm that the data they receive has not been tampered with. This adds a layer of protection against false satellite signals that can affect transport, telecomms, health and other sectors.

On World Brain Day, we highlight the need for targeted interventions to promote and protect brain health at every stage of life. Around 165 million Europeans live with brain disorders. Discover what EU-funded projects are doing to understand, prevent and address neurological disorders.

Together with authorities in Czechia, Slovakia and Latvia, Eurojust has helped apprehend the man suspected of sending thousands of emails in September last year threatening schools with explosions. The mass threats caused major public concern and led to the suspension of classes.

The EU has adopted a new law that will see the progressive launch of the Entry/Exit digital border management system over six months. The system will digitally record entries and exits, including fingerprints and facial images, of non-EU nationals travelling for short stays in an EU country.

The Commission has recommended to set exposure limits for workers to several hazardous chemicals. This should prevent about 1,700 lung cancer cases and 19,000 other illnesses over the next 40 years. The new measures also cover welding fumes that can contain carcinogens.

Eurojust, Europol and 12 countries have taken down the pro-Russia hacktivist group NoName057(16). The group carried out multiple distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on critical European infrastructure, including power suppliers and public transport.

The Commission has presented its proposal for the most ambitious long-term EU budget to date. Almost €2 trillion, or 1.26% of the EU’s gross national income, will support Europe in its ambitions for an independent, prosperous, secure and thriving society and economy over the coming decade.

A new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has been agreed on between the EU and Indonesia. The agreement will promote trade and investment, foster inclusive and sustainable growth, and strengthen supply chains. CEPA will also support cooperation on critical raw materials.

Children and young people face many risks online. To minimise these, the Commission has presented guidelines to ensure high levels of privacy, safety and security on online platforms. It has also put forward a prototype of an age-verification app that prioritises protecting people's privacy.

The European Commission has put forward strategies to improve access to essential goods during crises, focused on stockpiling and medical countermeasures. The plans include establishing and expanding stockpiles in the EU as well as improving access to lifesaving medical tools in times of emergency.

The EU has given the final green light for Bulgaria to introduce the euro on 1 January 2026. Joining the euro area will bring tangible benefits to Bulgarian citizens and businesses: no more currency exchange costs, increased price transparency, easier cross-border payments and access to finance.

In its 2025 Rule of Law report, the Commission finds there is a positive way forward in many EU countries, where important reforms have been carried out in justice, anti-corruption, media freedom and institutional checks and balances. Some challenges remain, however, and further action is needed.