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Background informationDate of final decision: 21 July 2026National caseLegal Reference(s): Article 12 (Transparent information, communication and modalities for the exercise of the rights of the data subject), Article 17 (Right to erasure ‘right to be forgotten’)Decision: Administrative fineKey...

The President of the European Council, António Costa, will conclude his last week of visits to national leaders from EU member states.

Europol has supported an international operation targeting a criminal network linked to the Italian mafia-type organisation Camorra. The operation, coordinated by the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office and the Stuttgart Public Prosecutor’s Office, resulted in the execution of six arrest...

In an era of rising disinformation, clear and accessible science communication helps people find trustworthy information and support evidence-based debate. Discover EU projects offering tools, trainings and tips.

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 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...