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Read a selection of the featured news from across the EU's institutions and bodies.

EIC 2026 Woman Innovator Katerina Spranger
  • Press release

The European Prize for Women Innovators recognises women who are transforming innovation into real-world impact. This year’s winners included 2026 EIC Women Innovator Katerina Spranger (Ukraine/UK), whose company harnesses AI to enhance the safety and precision of brain aneurysm treatments.

1 min read
  • Press release

The European Commission put forward the European technological sovereignty package, to strengthen the EU’s capacity in semiconductors, AI, cloud and open source. It will help Europe become a leader in AI, strengthen digital autonomy, and help build a more sustainable digital future.

1 min read
Romanian and French firefighters posing for a group photo in front of their fire trucks
  • News article

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity due to climate change. In 2025 alone, over 1 million hectares burned in the EU. This summer, the EU is deploying a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts to help protect lives, homes and nature.

1 min read

Events

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