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Most EU Member States are on track to meet their 2020-2029 national emission reduction targets for key air pollutants, according to the latest European Environment Agency (EEA) monitoring check-up published today. Reducing ammonia emissions, however, remains a persistent challenge. The EEA has also...

Today marks the beginning of a new era in the EU design protection regime, which has been through its most comprehensive reform in over two decades.

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 How is the €3 temporary customs duty applied in practice? The €3 duty is applied per item to consignments with a value up to €150. The measure applies to goods ...

European Commission Press release Brussels, 01 Jul 2026 Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150.

EIB President Nadia Calviño is visiting Morocco to reaffirm the Bank’s long-standing partnership with the Kingdom and stepped-up support for shared priorities in sustainable infrastructure, climate action and resilience, at a time of renewed momentum in EU–Morocco relations.

European Commission Speech Brussels, 30 Jun 2026 Good afternoon,                     I am honoured that you asked me to deliver the closing keynote at this important conference. Important for Britain and impor...

European Commission Press release Ankara, 01 Jul 2026 Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU...

Europol has won the 2026 European Ombudsman Award for Good Administration for a game designed to help children learn how to be safe online. By encouraging players to deal with different types of cybercrime such as fraud, identity theft, and online grooming, the ‘Cyber Defenders’ game on Roblox aims...