Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

The Council today agreed further measures to improve value-added tax collection on e-commerce sales into the EU. This is the final building block of the broader overhaul of the EU customs framework.

European Commission Statement Brussels, 09 Nov 2026 Let me begin with some positive news. The Council has reached an agreement on the VAT proposal. This is an important step in supporting the agreed Customs Refor...

European Commission Statement Bucharest, 09 Nov 2026 Dear President, dear Nicușor, Thank you for welcoming me to Bucharest today. And thank you, on behalf of our Union, for helping keep Europe's eastern flank safe...

European Commission Speech Chișinău, 09 Nov 2026 Speech by Commissioner Kos at the first High-Level Connectivity Platform Meeting on Digital to advances digital connectivity along the Middle Corridor

Eurojust has coordinated the international investigation led by German and Romanian authorities into a human trafficking ring sexually exploiting young women across Europe. The criminal group is suspected of luring their victims using the “lover boy” method and moved them to Germany and other EU...

The press briefing will take place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 10.00.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group will highlight new initiatives to accelerate green financing at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türkiye. The EIB Group will stress the importance of moving from climate commitments to project implementation at COP31...

The EIT Urban Mobility is thrilled to launch the new edition of the SME Market Expansion Open Call. The Call is designed to promote business growth and market expansion, encouraging the replication and scaling of successful solutions in new regions or sectors. It offers a strategic platform for SMEs...

The EIT Women and Girls in STEM Forum is the flagship annual event of Girls Go STEM, an initiative of the EIT Community. It brings secondary school students and teachers from all over Europe together with policymakers, industry leaders and role models from across the STEM sector to celebrate young...

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has approved EIT Water's Strategic Agenda, setting the direction for Europe's newest Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) from 2027 to 2033. This is a key step towards the signing of the Partnership Agreement later this year.A new...