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Did you know that on average, innovation procurement is used well below 1% of all public buying cases in the EU? Public procurement is often seen as a technical, lengthy procedure, with formal and non-intuitive design, abstract requirements and strict eligibility evaluation criteria. As a result...

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1364 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.

The European Investment Bank (EIB), via its specialised arm for development and international partnerships – EIB Global – and the Banque internationale pour l’industrie et le commerce (BIIC) today announced the start of a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening financing for Beninese small and...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has backed TenneT Germany's inaugural €3.5 billion multi-tranche senior European green bond – the largest corporate issuance ever executed in the corporate debt capital markets in alignment with the European Green Bond Standard Regulation. This marks the EIB's...

The European Union supports a major investment in water infrastructure in the Ústí nad Labem Region in north-western Czechia to enhance the local water management systems. The project, with an estimated budget of € 77 million, receives support under the Public Sector Loan Facility (PSLF), combining...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Let me thank all of you for the excellent event today. We couldn't have done it without all of you, contributing with your insight and exp...

European Commission Speech Brussels, 14 Jul 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to welcome you to the launch of the third edition of our Demography Report: understanding change and adapting to its con...

Brussels, 14 July–The EDPB has published its binding decision of 28 May 2026 under Art.65(1)(a) GDPR*. The decision concerns a dispute submitted by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) about a complaint against Vlaamse Radio-en Televisieomroeporganisatie (VRT) – a public broadcasting company...

The new Eurodac entered into operation on 12 June 2026, marking an important milestone in the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum and the wider interoperability framework. This video explains what Eurodac is, how it supports national authorities in managing asylum and migration...