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The risk of catching some infectious diseases is growing amidst longer, warmer summers across Europe, making close cooperation across borders and sectors vital to predict, prevent, and respond effectively, ECDC said today.

The recently published European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2026 shows that Europe’s innovation performance is improving, but that significant regional gaps remain. Addressing them will require stronger links between local talent, skills, investment and markets – precisely the connections that the...

Cash in several currencies and silver jewellery were seized in a pilot operation in Southeast Europe, as Frontex and the World Customs Organization (WCO) joined forces against a lesser-known form of smuggling, the movement of cash and valuables across borders.

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Jul 2026 Commission endorses Malta's €60 million Social Climate Plan to support vulnerable households and small companies in the clean transition The European Commissio...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed today new financing worth over €260 million (PLN 1.12 billion) to power utility TAURON for the construction of what will become Poland’s second-largest onshore wind farm. Once completed next year, the 190 MW power plant in Western Poland will provide...

Funded by the EuroHPC JU, the EUMaster4HPC will address the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in High Performance Computing, a domain that remains central to Europe’s digital sovereignty and technological leadership.

At around 1 400 metres below the Brenner Pass, there are now two new cross-border connections between Austria and Italy. After the breakthrough in the exploratory tunnel on 18 September last year, Austria and Italy are now also connected through the two main railway tunnels.

The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has published two new reports highlighting the impact of higher education reform initiatives in EU partner countries and the continued work of the Higher Education Reform Experts (HERE) network.

The name ‘Joyería de Córdoba’ has been registered as a craft and industrial geographical indication, giving it protection across all 27 EU Member States.