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The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union continued to fall in the first eight months of 2026, with detections down by 35% compared with the same period last year. Nearly 75 000 crossings were recorded, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. The decline on nearly...

European Commission Speech Stockholm, 11 Sep 2026 Dear Birgitta, dear Blerta, Distinguished guests from Dalarna and partner territories. It is a pleasure to join you in Avesta – my hometown! You know, I have s...

When Italian cleantech startup AraBat joined the Calling2Scale Gunma: Gateway to Japan programme, the team was looking for more than international visibility. Their goal was to connect with industrial partners, validate their technology in real-world settings, and explore new opportunities in one of...

EIT Water has announced the appointment of Mikael Kamp Sørensen as its founding Chief Executive Officer, taking up the role on 1 September 2026.EIT Water is the newest Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 11 Sep 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Brussels at this very special moment: The very first Board meeting of the EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance. We had over 400 applicants...

European Commission Speech Dublin, 11 Sep 2026 Dear colleagues, it is a pleasure to address you today at the Irish Presidency's Conference on Online Safety for Children and Young People. It is fitting that w...

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 11 Sep 2026 Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine Factsheet - EU solidarity with Ukraine

European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure different defence products in the field of air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare.

European Commission Press release Brussels, 11 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission has put forward its proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India, seeking authorization for its signature and conclusion.