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EMA and the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) have strengthened their cooperation in support of health innovation in the European Union (EU). Today…, Enabling innovation is central to our public health mission to bring new treatments to patients. Our...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Today, the European Union and India held the third meeting of their Trade and Technology Council (TTC) in Brussels, reaffirming the TTC as a central platform for cooperation on trade, technology and security.

The temporary protection status granted to those fleeing Ukraine will be extended until 4 March 2028, delivering on the EU’s commitment to support Ukraine and its people for as long as it takes.

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European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission and Ukraine signed a new defence industrial partnership, marking a major step forward in the integration of the European and Ukrainian defence industries. The Commission also launched the EU–Ukraine Drone Deal to...

Pesticides help feed the world – but at what cost? From farms to your plate, we explore the risks, the science, and the race for safer ways to control plant pests and diseases.

Fake medicines, firearms, and stolen vehicles were among more than 1.7 million items intercepted in an operation targeting organised cross-border crime .

The EU-funded SOLARIS project explored whether the same technology can also be used to engage citizens more constructively. The results could help strengthen Europe’s democratic fabric.

Researchers are developing new ways to measure progress that go beyond economic growth, helping policymakers create happier, healthier and more sustainable societies.