Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 The conflict in the Middle East has forced the EU to compete for supplies on global oil and gas markets, which have seen a significant reduction in supply and increased prices.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 What is the Commission recommending to Member States to implement the EU Methane Regulation? The European Commission has adopted two recommendations (one on com...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on its e...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 The European Commission endorsed Latvia's Social Climate Plan — the third national plan approved under the new Social Climate Fund. Using carbon pricing revenues, the Fund ensures a fair and inclusive clean transition for vulnerable citizens...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026.

The EASA Scientific Committee (SciCom) Annual Report 2025 is now available. This report covers the Committee’s fourth year of operation, and presents the activities undertaken, key achievements, and recommendations for future work. 

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

From a crisis management perspective, the SRB appreciates the report's comprehensive approach, blending simplification with measures to foster market integration, from deposit insurance to liquidity in resolution. This aligns with the SRB view that competitiveness is best fostered not only by...