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The Council of the EU has approved a raft of new measures to strengthen Europe's net-zero technology manufacturing industry. This is the last step in the decision-making process on the so-called 'net-zero industry act', which will boost the industrial use of green technologies in the EU.
To the delight of bathers around Europe, a new report rates the quality of 85.4% of bathing water sites in the EU as ‘excellent’, with only 1.5% rated as ‘poor’. The highest share of excellent bathing waters is found in Greece, Croatia, Cyprus and Austria.
Ahead of the European elections in June, the EU has approved conclusions that underline the need to protect electoral processes from foreign interference. The conclusions call on EU countries to step up action to monitor attempts by foreign actors to interfere in the EU's democratic process.
The EU has given the green light to use windfall profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s self-defence and reconstruction. The profits will be used both to provide further military support to Ukraine and support the country’s reconstruction needs with EU programmes.
Re-watch the debate between the lead candidates for the European Commission presidency in the European Parliament. Walter Baier, Sandro Gozi, Ursula von der Leyen, Terry Reintke and Nicolas Schmit debated EU challenges such as economy and jobs, climate and environment, and migration.
On International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, the EU reaffirms homophobia, biphobia and transphobia have no place in the EU or anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom and justice must apply to everyone regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France, and the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain, have both won EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champions awards. The Gender Equality Champions newcomer award went to Ireland’s Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest.
The Commission will support 54 joint European defence research and development projects with more than €1 billion from the European Defence Fund. The selected projects will support technological excellence in defence capabilities, like cyber defence, ground, air and naval combat and space.
A new EU recommendation encourages greater take-up of opportunities to learn, study or train abroad, both within the EU and in non-EU countries. At least 23% of graduates in higher education and 12% of vocational learners should have a learning experience abroad.
To better protect our communities and the environment this summer, the EU has put together 556 firefighters from 12 countries that will stand ready to support local fire brigades in EU countries. It has also set up a fleet of 28 airplanes and 4 helicopters to tackle blazes in 10 Member States.
Some 64% of young people say they intend to vote in the European elections in early June, according to a new survey. They were mainly active on topics of human rights, climate change and environment, health and wellbeing and equal rights.
The EU has approved stricter CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles such as small trucks, buses and trailers. Stronger rules will further reduce CO2 emissions, introduce new emission reduction targets and help increase the share of zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles across the EU.
This week marks European Mental Health Week, an opportunity for everyone to work on better mental health for all. A particularly crucial endeavour when latest statistics show that suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people, after road accidents.
Independent, fact-based journalism helps protect our democracies by exposing injustices, holding leaders to account and allowing citizens to make informed decisions.
New EU rules will improve the effectiveness and guarantee the independence of equality bodies across the EU. These bodies promote equal treatment, combat discrimination and offer assistance to victims.
Calling champions of organic food production in the EU, the EU Organic Awards 2024 would like to hear from you. The winner will be offered a platform to highlight excellence and innovation in the sector. The EU wants to increase organically farmed land to 25% by 2030.
On this World Press Freedom Day, the EU honours the work and courage of journalists around the world in protecting our democracies. It also calls for more action to enhance editorial freedom, protect journalistic sources and improve the transparency of media ownership in the EU.
The EU institutions invite you to visit, take part in debates, live performances, games and other activities when they open their doors to the public on Saturday 4 May. The events are part of the EU’s Europe Day celebrations on 9 May, commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration in 1950.
EU businesses and farmers can take advantage of new export opportunities, now that the EU-New Zealand trade agreement has entered into force. The deal is expected to cut €140 million a year in duties for EU companies and includes unprecedented sustainability commitments.
The EU has approved a major reform of fiscal rules to achieve sound and sustainable public finances in all EU countries. The new rules encourage EU countries to engage in structural reforms and public investments that enhance sustainability and growth in several sectors, including energy security.