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European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Aug 2026 The European Commission has informed UPM-Kymmene Corporation ('UPM') and Sappi Limited ('Sappi') of its preliminary view that its proposed joint venture may restrict competition in the markets for different types of communication paper, which...

European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on 25 August 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

The OECD and the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation have joined forces to develop a new international survey of personnel working in research and development.

European Commission Govor Zagreb, 25 Aug 2026 Poštovane ekscelencije, dame i gospodo, Zadovoljstvo je biti ovdje, među toliko prijatelja i poznanika.   Dragi Gordane, hvala ti što si nas i ove godine okupio...

European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, on 25 August 2026, in Bratislava, Slovakia. The meeting is part of President Costa's annual "Tour des Capitales".

eu-LISA has published its Annual Activity Report 2025, providing an overview of a milestone year for the Agency and the continued development of the EU’s digital architecture for border management, migration, security and justice.

President of the European Council, António Costa, wrote an op-ed outlining his annual "Tour des Capitales". The President will meet EU leaders in their home countries to discuss shared priorities, strengthen cooperation and help shape the EU agenda for the months ahead.