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The latest Eurobarometer survey shows that 93% of Europeans believe climate change is a serious problem facing the world. Some 58% think that the transition to a green economy should be stepped up in the face of energy price spikes and concerns over gas supplies after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

EU countries’ representatives have reached a common position on a proposed law that addresses all relevant aspects of cybersecurity of connected devices. The new law will help ensure that products with digital components, such as smart fridges, TVs, and toys, are safe before entering the market.

The European Parliament's energy committee voted to support reforms to the electricity market, paving the way for negotiations with the Council to begin. These reforms will protect vulnerable consumers from volatile prices, strengthen their rights on contracts, and reduce price spikes.

A set of dedicated research and innovation projects in Horizon Europe are on track to achieve their 2030 goals. The so-called EU Missions focus on key areas such as climate change, soil health, climate-neutral cities, the life of cancer patients, and marine ecosystems.

The EU and Chile have agreed to work more closely on sustainable raw materials value chains at the EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels. The new partnership will contribute to the clean energy and digital transition of both partners, in line with the EU's Global Gateway strategy.

The EU and Uruguay have decided to step up their cooperation on renewable energy, energy efficiency and renewable hydrogen at the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels. This paves the way for future activities and cooperation in these areas supported by the Global Gateway investment strategy.

The European Economic and Social Committee has emphasised that the EU's fishing industry needs to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the Commission's strategy. The Committee issued an urgent call to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable and affordable energy alternatives.

The Global Gateway Investment Agenda focuses on a fair green transition, an inclusive digital transformation, human development and health resilience and vaccines. Team Europe has committed over €45 billion to support the reinforced partnership with Latin America and the Caribbean until 2027.

The European Commission, the Heads of Medicines Agencies and the European Medicines Agency have issued recommendations for actions to avoid shortages of key antibiotics used to treat respiratory infections for European patients next winter.

Members of the European Parliament have called for the EU, Latin America and the Caribbean to revitalise rules-based multilateralism ahead of the EU-CELAC summit in Brussels today. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola is attending the summit on the Parliament’s behalf.

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution asking for EU countries and border agency Frontex to carry out more active and coordinated search and rescue operations at sea. The resolution aims to prevent the loss of life of people attempting to cross the Mediterranean.

The new Act aims to accelerate the delivery of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine and to help member states restock their arsenals. The new targeted measures include €500 million in financing and ramping up the EU’s production capacity to address the current shortage of defence products.

Speaking at the EU-Japan Summit, EU leaders today welcomed the recent signature of three important agreements. These will support submarine cable connectivity, cooperation on semiconductors, and a reinforced cooperation on critical raw materials supply chains respectively.

The Commission has launched the first-stage consultation of European trade union and employers' associations on how to best provide young people with valuable experiences during traineeships under fair conditions via a revision of the European Quality Framework for Traineeships.

EU countries’ ambassadors agreed today to the Council of the EU’s position on the 2024 EU draft budget. The Council's position for next year's budget amounts to €187.008 billion in commitments and €141.167 billion in payments. The Council aims to formally adopt its position in September.

The ECA-EUI fellowship programme is a funding opportunity for early-career researchers in the field of the EU public finances and policies. Two research grants (€5 000 each) are available in 2023. The deadline for applications is Friday 6 October 2023.

Parliament today adopted its position on the EU nature restoration law, saying the EU must have restoration measures in place by 2030 covering at least 20% of its land and sea areas. This means that Parliament is now ready to start negotiations with Council on the final shape of the legislation.

Members of the European Parliament have approved new rules that set new energy saving targets for 2030. EU countries will have to collectively ensure a reduction in energy consumption of at least 11.7% at EU level by 2030. The new law must now be endorsed by the Council of the EU.

The European Parliament has adopted the European Chips Act, which aims to create a favourable environment for chip investments in Europe. The new law, which must be now be endorsed by Council, will do so by boosting production and innovation, and establishing emergency measures against shortages.