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Sep 21Mon
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Launches Alliance for the Reduction of Bureaucratic Burden

    European Commissioner Dombrovskis delivered a keynote speech in Brussels launching the Alliance for the Reduction of Bureaucratic Burden. The Commission has tabled twelve major Omnibus simplification proposals with the potential to save at least €17 billion in annual administrative costs for European businesses and national administrations. The Commission targets cutting administrative burdens by at least 25% for all companies and at least 35% for SMEs, with plans to deliver simplification proposals in banking, housing, transport and digital sectors in 2027.

  2. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: NATS Disruption Likely 'Extraordinary Circumstances', Compensation Unlikely

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement on the 21 September 2026 technical failure at NATS' Prestwick centre, saying delays and cancellations directly caused by the incident are likely to constitute 'extraordinary circumstances' under passenger rights rules, meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation. Airlines must still meet care obligations, including meals, refreshments and hotel accommodation proportionate to the delay, and promptly reimburse passengers who make their own arrangements where carriers cannot proactively offer care or suitable replacement flights. The issue primarily affected airports in northern parts of the UK, with other airports also repo…

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission proposes common EU rating scheme for data centres

    The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres to increase transparency on their energy and water use and support their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system. The scheme covers individual data centres with capacity above 500 kW and also their contribution to the grid, such as waste-heat reuse, added clean-energy generation capacity and flexibility. The Commission also launched a call for evidence and public consultation on minimum performance standards for data centres, closing on 14 December 2026. The Delegated Regulation now faces a two-month scrutiny period by the European Parliament and Council, with first sustainability labels expected in 202…

Sep 18Fri
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Opens Consultation on Non-OECD Countries Authorised to Receive EU Waste After May 2027

    The European Commission has launched a public consultation on a draft list of non-OECD countries that could be authorised to import non-hazardous waste from the EU after May 2027 under the Waste Shipment Regulation. Adopted in 2024, the regulation introduces stricter rules: from 21 May 2027, the EU will export waste to non-OECD countries only if they explicitly request to continue receiving it and demonstrate sustainable management. The Commission must assess 32 requests received and has published an initial assessment report alongside the draft list. The consultation is open until 16 October 2026, with the first authorised list to be established after it closes and updated at least every t…

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Disburses €3.3 Billion in Defence Funding to Ukraine

    The European Commission disbursed €3.3 billion to Ukraine for defence procurement under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, covering drones and missiles. It is the fourth payment under the loan's defence window and brings the Commission's payments to Ukraine this year to nearly €15 billion. The Ukraine Support Loan includes €30 billion for budgetary aid and €60 billion for defence across 2026-2027. The Commission also said it is ready to use remaining funds from the Security Action for Europe instrument to launch a new joint EU-Ukraine programme to develop a European air and missile defence system.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission President's Read-out After Call With Zelenskyy

    European Commission President von der Leyen issued a read-out after a call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, stating that Russia is relentlessly targeting Kyiv and that the EU will disburse another €3.3 billion to Ukraine the next day to procure missiles and drones. Last week the EU approved funding for Patriot systems through its Ukraine Support Loan, and she announced readiness to use remaining SAFE funds to launch a new programme for joint EU-Ukraine defence projects, including a joint European air and missile defence system.

Sep 17Thu
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU and South Korea Sign MoU on IRIS² Secure Satellite Communications

    The European Commission signed an administrative arrangement with the Republic of Korea on IRIS², a multi-orbit constellation for secure communication. The EU decided last month to accelerate the system by expanding it to more than 350 satellites, adding capacity for defence, security and emergency services, with first satellites launching from 2029. Agreements were already signed with Norway and Iceland, and one with Ukraine will follow.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Unveils KIDS Act: No Social Media Under 13

    European Commission Executive Vice-President Virkkunen presented the EU KIDS Act, which bars social media use under 13, allows 13-15 year-olds access only through guardian accounts, and imposes safety-by-design obligations for users under 18. Platforms must prevent stranger messaging, personalised ads and addictive features, and a framework for age verification and parental tools is established. The Digital Services Act had already led to investigations into TikTok and Meta.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    EU KIDS Act Approved: No Social Media Under 13

    European Commission President von der Leyen announced the EU KIDS Act has been approved by the College. It bans social media under 13 and personal accounts under 15; ages 13-15 may use only mini accounts set up and supervised by parents or guardians, limited to one hour a day. For ages 15-18, safety-by-design is obligatory. Platforms must submit child safety plans in advance, and age verification uses EU-certified tools.

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Adopts EU KIDS Act to Restrict Social Media Access for Children

    On September 17, the European Commission adopted the EU KIDS Act proposal, prohibiting social media platforms from accessing children under 13 and setting an EU-wide minimum age of 15 for minors to open their own accounts. The Act is structured around four pillars: social media delay, safety-by-design, privacy-preserving age assurance, and effective enforcement. Platforms must prove their services are age-appropriate and safe by design, and submit compliance plans. The proposal has been submitted to the European Parliament and Council for examination.

  5. European Commission Press Corner

    Commissioner Dombrovskis at Eurofi on Digital Euro and Financial Competitiveness

    EU Commissioner Dombrovskis, speaking at the Eurofi forum in Dublin, outlined three themes: the digital euro project, strengthening the euro's international role, and a simplification agenda to boost banking competitiveness. He noted nearly two-thirds of card transactions in the euro area run through non-European providers, while 13 euro area member states rely entirely on international schemes. The digital euro's first issuance is targeted for 2029, with the Commission supporting the Irish Presidency's aim to conclude trilogue negotiations by year-end. He also said outstanding EU bonds have reached around €800 billion and that the Commission will push for their inclusion in sovereign bond…

  6. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC opens registration for 4th AVSEC Continuous Improvement Workshop

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) has opened registration until 29 September for the 4th AVSEC Continuous Improvement Workshop, to be held online and synchronously on 6-8 October from 14:00 to 17:00. Aimed at civil aviation security professionals, the workshop covers best practices in AVSEC quality control, artificial intelligence in AVSEC, the Airport Security Programme (PSA), human factors in AVSEC, cabin crew security procedures, and management of unruly behaviour in aviation. Because part of the content is classified as Restricted AVSEC Information (IRA), participation is limited to professionals holding a valid certificate from AVSEC courses under RBAC No. 110; the AVSEC A…

Sep 16Wed
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Resolution 800 Takes Effect on Unruly Passengers

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) Resolution No. 800 took effect on 14 September 2026, setting rules for handling unruly passengers at airports and on board. Conduct is split into three severity tiers — unruly, serious and very serious — with fines of up to BRL 17,500; very serious acts can also trigger a no-fly list barring domestic flights for six to 12 months. Airlines or airports notify the passenger and then ANAC, which tracks sanctions via a Serpro-built system. Abear data show 1,764 unruly-passenger cases on domestic flights in 2025, up 66% from 2024.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission pushes Member States to stop gold-plating

    European Commissioner Dombrovskis addressed the European Parliament plenary on gold-plating, warning that when Member States add stricter or broader requirements while transposing EU law, it distorts competition, raises compliance costs especially for SMEs, and discourages cross-border activity. The Commission will work with Member States on better detection, follow-up and prevention, prepare a best-practice toolkit, and has circulated questionnaires to Member States and stakeholders.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission President Delivers 2026 State of the Union Address

    European Commission President von der Leyen delivered the 2026 State of the Union address in Strasbourg on 16 September 2026, outlining EU policy directions on security, economy, climate, technology and migration. She announced new initiatives including a European security strategy, a European Instrument for Strategic Enablers, a European Corporation on Critical Raw Materials, a Climate Insurance Alliance, a European Heatwave Plan, a European Water initiative, the EU KIDS Act and the Digital Fairness Act, while emphasising faster Single Market reform, administrative simplification, clean energy and AI development.

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Sends Statement of Objections Over MMG's Acquisition of Anglo American's Nickel…

    The European Commission has sent a Statement of Objections to MMG Limited over its proposed acquisition of Anglo American's nickel business, preliminarily finding the deal may restrict competition in the low-carbon ferronickel market. The Commission is concerned MMG could divert low-carbon ferronickel supply away from European markets toward its affiliated stainless steel producers, raising costs for European stainless steel production. MMG is controlled by China Minmetals Corporation, which is controlled by SASAC, which also controls several stainless steel producers. The Commission must decide by Nov. 30, 2026.

Sep 15Tue
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Daily News: Energy Regulation Academy, SMR Investment and Sentinel-3C Launch

    The European Commission issued a series of updates on 15 September: launching the Energy Regulation Academy (EnRA) with the European University Institute to train national public officials over three years on implementing EU electricity market reforms; backing an EIB investment of up to €40 million in Finnish SMR developer Steady Energy via InvestEU; successfully launching the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite for ocean, land, atmosphere and climate monitoring and disaster response; committing over €57.8 million through Team Europe to South African green hydrogen and critical raw materials projects; and clearing Iberdrola's acquisition of Finland's Caruna.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Defence Readiness Omnibus Advances with Permitting Deadlines and Transfer Rules

    European Commissioner Kubilius told the European Parliament plenary on 15 September 2026 that a provisional agreement with the Council has been reached on the Defence Readiness Omnibus. Measures include a maximum 42-working-day permitting deadline for new factories (102 days in complex cases) with tacit approval, exemptions and greater legal clarity for using critical chemicals for defence, simplified European Defence Fund procedures with testing allowed in Ukraine, higher procurement thresholds and joint procurement options, and reduced barriers plus new general transfer licences for intra-EU defence product transfers. The Commission will present a defence market package before the end of…

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Adopts Fair Labour Mobility Package with Six Legislative Proposals

    The European Commission adopted the Fair Labour Mobility Package, comprising six legislative proposals: the ESSPASS Regulation, the ELA Regulation, the Skills Portability Act, the Professional Qualifications+ Directive, the Delegated Directive on Physiotherapists and the Third Country National Qualifications Directive. The package moves labor mobility from paper to digital, including real-time verification of social security documents such as the Portable Document A1 via a mobile app; strengthens the European Labour Authority's inspection and enforcement capacity; digitalises qualifications from secondary school to PhD; shortens qualification recognition procedures and expands automatic rec…

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Addresses Ceuta Situation and EU Border Control

    European Commissioner Brunner addressed the European Parliament on the situation in Ceuta, stating that nearly 80,000 people entered illegally from Morocco over two days in late July, an unprecedented event. The Schengen area's integrity was preserved through Spanish action with Moroccan cooperation, but thousands remain, including over 2,000 unaccompanied minors. The EU granted €114.7 million in emergency assistance to Spain for border surveillance, screening facilities, and return support, and plans to strengthen Frontex, combat smuggling, and implement new return rules.

  5. EU Transport News

    EU European Mobility Week 2026 focuses on mobility for all generations

    The European Commission's annual flagship campaign, European Mobility Week, runs from 16 to 22 September 2026 with more than 2,500 towns and cities participating. This year's theme, 'Mobility for Everyone', places intergenerational fairness at the centre, stressing that people of all ages should access sustainable transport regardless of income, location, gender or abilities. Activities include Car-Free Days in numerous cities, cycling and walking events, educational projects for pupils, and the inauguration of permanent measures such as bicycle ramps on staircases and expanded 30 km/h zones. Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas launched the week on 15 S…

  6. UK CAA News

    UK CAA Updates Airspace Change Process to Accelerate Modernisation

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has updated its Airspace Change Process to reflect new Government policy in the Air Navigation Directions and Air Navigation Guidance, with the updated CAP1616 taking effect on 1 October 2026. The CAA calls it a significant reform of how airspace changes are proposed, assessed and approved, supporting the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy and having an immediate effect on proposed airspace changes in the London area. The reforms streamline requirements for lower-impact changes to reduce red tape while maintaining safety oversight and consultation. The CAA says the changes will help reduce flight delays caused by capacity constraints and strengthen alig…

  7. European Commission Press Corner

    Q&A on the Fair Labour Mobility package: business impact and timeline

    The European Commission published a Q&A on the Fair Labour Mobility package, explaining that ESSPASS will reduce paperwork and provide legal certainty for cross-border businesses, with common information requirements for the portable document A1 improving interoperability with the e-declaration portal. Qualification recognition processing will fall from 4 months to 11 weeks, and to 5 weeks for automatic recognition; recognition of non-EU qualifications will drop from an average of 14 months to 4 months. The Digital Identity Wallet is expected to be available to people and companies across the EU by the end of 2026, with digital qualifications integrated three years after entry into force.

  8. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission proposes Fair Labour Mobility package

    On 15 September 2026 the European Commission adopted the Fair Labour Mobility package, comprising one Communication and five legislative proposals: a Regulation establishing the European Social Security Pass (ESSPASS), a Skills Portability Act, a Regulation strengthening the European Labour Authority (ELA), an amending Directive on professional qualifications, and a Directive on qualifications of third-country nationals. The package aims to let workers handle social security and health insurance documents online, speed up cross-border recognition of qualifications, and cut administrative burdens for companies recruiting or posting staff across the EU. The Commission estimates around EUR 6 b…

Sep 14Mon
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Customs Reform: Single Data Hub and EU Customs Authority

    European Commission Commissioner Šefčovič addressed the European Parliament plenary debate on the Union Customs Code and Customs Authority, presenting the Customs Reform. The reform centralizes customs data, establishes a new EU Customs Authority based in Lille, and introduces the EU Customs Data Hub as a single entry point for traders across the Union, where data need only be submitted once. The reform is expected to save EU businesses up to 1 billion euros per year. E-commerce operators can access the Hub from 1 July 2028, with other operators able to start using it by 2031. The reform also restores fairness in e-commerce: platforms and sellers, not consumers, are considered the importer…

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Commission approves €52 million Romanian State aid scheme

    The European Commission has approved a €52 million (RON 277 million) Romanian State aid scheme to support cattle farmers affected by increased fuel and fertiliser prices stemming from the Middle East crisis. Approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted on 29 April 2026, the scheme will run until 31 December 2026 and provide direct grants of up to €50,000 per company. The Commission found the scheme necessary, appropriate and proportionate under EU State aid rules.

Sep 11Fri
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Commissioner Visits Moldova as Humanitarian Aid Shifts to Long-Term Inclusion

    EU Commissioner Lahbib made her first visit to Moldova, noting the country has taken in more than two million people since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still hosts around 140,000 Ukrainian refugees. The EU has provided over €93 million in humanitarian aid since 2022, but with the Refugee Response Plan ending this year, support is shifting from emergency relief to long-term inclusion in national systems. Moldova also deployed around 50 firefighters to Greece and hosted Ukraine's aerial firefighting capacities.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves €6.1 Billion for Ukraine Air and Missile Defence

    The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure defence products in air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare. Funded under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan, the package includes five derogations from standard eligibility conditions, enabling Ukraine to purchase PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, including via the NATO-coordinated PURL mechanism. The funding aims to strengthen Ukraine's capacity to withstand continued Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes while reinforcing Europe's own defence.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission to Present Circular Economy Act

    European Commissioner Roswall announced at an event in Avesta, Sweden, that the Circular Economy Act will be presented later this year. The Act aims to simplify the regulatory framework and remove single market barriers, particularly differing definitions of waste. Currently, approval to transport electronic waste between Member States can take 90 to 180 days. The Act will also strengthen secondary raw material markets and reduce dependency on critical raw material imports.

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance Holds First Board Meeting

    The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance held its first board meeting in Brussels with 18 founding members, including nine EU companies and nine Ukrainian companies. The Alliance aims to accelerate development and production of next-generation drone and counter-drone systems. Ukraine produced over 4 million drones in 2025 and expects 10 million in 2026. Commissioner Kubilius stressed the need for design cycles measured in weeks and rapid scaling capacity.

  5. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Strengthens Online Safety for Children

    Executive Vice-President Virkkunen stated at a Dublin conference that the EU is strengthening online protection for children through the Digital Services Act (DSA) and AI Act. 97% of minors in the EU go online daily, and teenagers aged 13-18 spend an average of 4.5 hours on screens per day. The Commission has opened investigations into platforms including X, Shein and Snapchat, and issued 10 preliminary findings.

  6. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Presents EU-India Free Trade Deal to Council for Signature

    The European Commission submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, seeking authorisation. If authorised, it would be the largest trade agreement ever concluded by both the EU and India. The deal would eliminate or reduce tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, saving around €4 billion per year in duties, and improve market access and investment rules. The EU and India already trade over €180 billion in goods and services annually, supporting close to 800,000 EU jobs.

  7. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves €6.1 Billion for Ukraine's Air Defence and Defence Procurement

    The European Commission approved an additional €6.1 billion for Ukraine to procure defence products in air and missile defence, ammunition, drones and electronic warfare, funded under the €90 billion Ukraine Support Loan. The decision also enables Ukraine to procure PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, including via the NATO-coordinated PURL mechanism, and includes five derogations from standard eligibility conditions. With this approval, the €28.3 billion allocated for Ukraine's 2026 defence support has been fully committed.

  8. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Commission to Propose Digital Fairness Act

    EU Commissioner for Consumer Protection McGrath said at a Dublin conference on online safety for children and young people that the Commission will present a Digital Fairness Act (DFA) by the end of this year to close gaps in consumer protection rules for the digital age. The DFA could address dark patterns, misleading influencer marketing, unfair personalisation and personalised pricing, subscription-management difficulties, and drip pricing paired with dynamic pricing, and may consider switching off attention-maximising features by default and prohibiting loot boxes for minors. The Commission has already issued preliminary DSA findings against Meta and TikTok.

  9. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil's ANAC Opens Second Call for Santos Dumont Platform User Survey

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a second call for an online survey aimed at improving regulated entities' experience with the Santos Dumont portal. Ongoing system adjustments include new navigation, a responsive interface, a guided tour, AI-assisted search for services and legislation, and personalised content based on the user or represented entity. The survey targets pilots, flight attendants, air operators, maintenance personnel, aerodrome operators and drone operators, among others, with registration from 7 to 20 September and interviews from 28 September to 9 October.

Sep 10Thu
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Presents New Strategy and Regulatory Package for Outermost Regions

    On 10 September 2026, the European Commission presented a new Strategy for the EU's outermost regions, covering nine territories: French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Martin, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands, home to more than 5 million people. The Strategy is built on four objectives: geostrategic potential and regional integration; competitiveness and better access to the Single Market; resilience and preparedness; and social fairness. For the first time it comes with a dedicated regulatory package with targeted adaptations, exemptions and derogations on taxation, deforestation rules, agriculture, fisheries, and migration and asylum. The Commission s…

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    Commissioner Lahbib Addresses Romanian Parliament on Equality, Preparedness and Humanitarian Aid

    EU Commissioner Lahbib addressed the Romanian Parliament on 10 September 2026, covering her portfolio of equality, preparedness and crisis management, and humanitarian aid. She noted Romania's female employment rate is nearly 19 percentage points lower than men's, widening to nearly 27 points in rural areas, and that Romania has built 110 new nurseries with EU recovery funds. On preparedness, the EU has proposed a new Union Civil Protection Mechanism regulation and adopted strategies on stockpiling, medical countermeasures, water resilience and a comprehensive wildfire plan. Romania requested Civil Protection Mechanism help ten times over the past decade while assisting other countries 49 t…

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Sets Out Next Chapter for European Capitals of Culture Beyond 2033

    On 10 September 2026, the European Commission proposed a renewed framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, aiming to simplify selection, strengthen long-term legacy and sustainability planning, and make it easier for groups of cities, including cross-border partnerships, to apply together. It will also strengthen citizen and youth participation and give greater weight to inclusive and sustainable urban development. Data show that capitals evaluated between 2013 and 2022 recorded 38.5 million audience attendances, with a typical capital delivering around 1,000 to 1,200 cultural activities in its title year, and visitor numbers in selected title cities rising by an average o…

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Pushes Auto-Enrolment Supplementary Pensions Reform

    The European Commission held a Brussels workshop on "Saving for Retirement through Auto-enrolment and Supplementary Pensions," with Commissioner Albuquerque delivering closing remarks. She noted that Europe's pension systems face growing strain from longer lives, lower birth rates and changing labour markets, and that without adaptation too many people will face a sharp drop in retirement income while public budget burdens grow. The Commission's supplementary pensions package adopted last November aims to strengthen supplementary pensions while mobilising broader EU investment. Only around 20% of Europeans participate in occupational pension schemes and only 18% hold a personal pension prod…

  5. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Approves New Rule for Exceptional Completion of Congonhas Operations After 23:00

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) approved an interpretation allowing, in exceptional contingency situations, the completion of operations originally scheduled for the day at Congonhas Airport (São Paulo) after 23:00, when extraordinary events such as bad weather delay them. The measure is strictly contingency-based: it does not change the airport's official operating hours, grant permanent authorisation for operations after 23:00, create new flights, or allow allocation of additional slots. It is restricted to completing, in whole or in part, operations already scheduled for the day of the exceptional situation. The decision interprets Resolution No. 55/2008, which currently b…