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European supervisory authorities have issued a warning to consumers that crypto-assets can be risky. EU rules recommend you check the provider of crypto-asset services is authorised in the EU and, make sure wallets used to store your crypto-assets are sufficiently secured.
More than 1 million litres of beverages and 11 million kilograms of food were taken off the market during this year’s Europol-coordinated crackdown on counterfeit and substandard food. The checks revealed a rise in criminals relabelling expired food before reintroducing them into the supply chain.
In 2027, Heilbronn (Germany) will be the European Green Capital, and the European Green Leaf Awards, for smaller cities, will go to Assen (the Netherlands) and Siena (Italy). Heilbronn got top scores for its work on air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and the circular economy.
New measures have been introduced to EU chemical rules that will restrict the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in firefighting foams. They will protect people and the environment, especially soil and water, from the risks posed by PFAS.
The European Commission has proposed to provide close to €1.6 billion in funds to support recovery from the destructive October 2024 floods in Valencia, Spain. The funds will help repair infrastructure, provide temporary accommodation, carry out clean-up operations as well as rebuild roads.
The EU’s annual campaign promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations kicks off today and will run throughout October. It brings together hundreds of partners in a series of conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations to raise awareness and share good practices.
The New European Bauhaus prizes 2025 has awarded 22 winners from around Europe for their skill in fusing sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics in their designs. Winning projects include Pollino in Hungary, which transforms urban signage into habitats for pollinators, and Portugal's Edible School.
At an informal European Council meeting in Copenhagen, EU leaders discussed how to strengthen Europe's defence, including defence capacities, support for the Eastern flank and governance. They also spoke about continued support for Ukraine.
The Commission has proposed two initiatives to improve financial literacy at all stages of life and make investing simpler and more accessible for everyone. Through investing, citizens can grow their wealth while also helping finance EU businesses, driving economic growth and job creation in the EU.
Every part of the ocean is now under threat from climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution, according to a report by Copernicus, the EU Earth observation system. The findings show that ocean warming is accelerating, and marine biodiversity hotspots are at increasing risk.
A new report finds that the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good. While it notes good progress in cutting greenhouse gas and air pollution, nature continues to face overexploitation and biodiversity loss. The trend poses a major risk to Europe’s quality of life and prosperity.
Join in the fun on 26 September when the EU celebrates the richness of its languages and cultures through the European Day of Languages. From special events and games to language cafés and hands-on activities, there is something for everyone. This year’s motto is Languages open hearts and minds!
According to the latest scientific data, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) can be used for reducing pain or fever during pregnancy if clinically needed. There is currently no new evidence that would require changes to the current EU recommendations for use.
The EU has launched a new user-friendly app, ‘EU funding & me’, to help citizens access EU funding opportunities on the EU’s Funding and Tenders Portal. The new app acts as a complementary tool to the portal, where more than €38 billion in funding opportunities are offered each year.
For demonstrating exemplary organic farming methods, the 2025 EU Organic Awards gave its best organic farmer (female) prize to Albina Yasinskaya in Bulgaria, and equivalent award for men to Lieven Devreese in Belgium. Several other organic farming initiatives scooped up prizes, too.
Scientists at the European Commission tested over 100 cinnamon samples from retailers in 10 EU countries, in the UK, Serbia and Sri Lanka. They found that over 66% of the samples failed to meet international quality standards, did not comply with EU food safety rules or suspected of fraud.
Council and Parliament have struck a deal that will help protect water quality in Europe. Substances affecting surface waters and groundwater such as pesticides and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), will be added to the priority list of pollutants in proposed new EU water quality rules.
This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Week of Sport, an EU initiative that has helped millions of Europeans discover the physical, mental and social benefits of sport and physical activity. The week runs from 23 to 30 September after an opening ceremony in Copenhagen.
The EU and Indonesia have finalised negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership and Investment Protection agreements. Both create new export opportunities for EU companies and more secure supply chains for energy and raw materials.
The Digital Services Act regulates online services in the EU with the goal of creating a safer digital space where our fundamental rights are protected. Find out how it positively impacts our lives, how it is enforced, and what happens when platforms fail to comply with its rules.