欧盟委员会提出五点计划强化外部边境韧性
欧盟委员会于2026年9月29日提出五点计划，旨在预防、预判和应对突发大规模非法入境，强化欧盟外部边境的韧性与安全。计划涵盖加强与伙伴国合作、强化外部边境、改善监测与预警、打击偷渡与人口贩运网络以及加强遣返五个领域。背景是今年休达危机等事件暴露了现有工具的不足，尽管非法越境数量已处于2021年以来最低水平。该计划将于10月1-2日提交司法与内政事务理事会。
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Today7itemsEuropean Commission Press CornerAI Rating1818 European Commission Press Corner European Commission Proposes 5-Point Plan to Strengthen EU External Border Resilience
The European Commission has proposed a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal arrivals, strengthening the resilience and security of EU external borders. The Commission says the EU's existing migration framework has delivered results, with illegal border crossings at their lowest level since 2021, but recent events—including this summer's Ceuta crisis—have tested the borders and shown that tools must evolve for emergency situations. The plan builds on the January 2026 European Strategy on Asylum and Migration and is guided by five key areas set out by President von der Leyen, stressing that external border protection is a shared European responsibility.
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European Commission Press Corner Commission greenlights Austria's final €306 million payment request
The European Commission positively assessed Austria's fifth and final payment request of €306 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Austria has completed all 8 outstanding milestones and 10 targets, bringing total disbursements to €3.96 billion and reaching 100% delivery of its recovery plan. Flagship measures include financing 19 major projects cutting greenhouse gas emissions in industry and transport, upgrading the Koralm railway (cutting Graz–Klagenfurt travel time from three hours to 45 minutes), expanding gigabit broadband to over 80,000 households, and funding research in quantum computing, microelectronics and hydrogen. The Commission has sent its preliminary ass…
European Commission Press Corner EU Energy Commissioner: No Immediate Winter Supply Risk, But Price Crisis Persists
EU Energy Commissioner Jørgensen said at the Informal Energy Council press conference in Dublin that months after the Iran conflict began, Europe still faces an energy price crisis, with little progress around the Strait of Hormuz and highly volatile prices. Since the war started, the EU has paid over EUR 100 billion extra for fossil fuel imports without receiving a single extra molecule of energy. No immediate winter supply risks are seen, but citizen bills and fuel prices remain a strain. He outlined a two-fold strategy: doubling down on the clean transition and structural reform while flexibly helping member states, companies and citizens, including considering lowering the gas storage f…
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多瑙河沿岸九国交通部长通过部长级结论，重申对多瑙河及其可通航支流修复与维护的承诺，强调该河对欧洲交通网络与危机韧性的关键作用。部长们呼吁航道管理机构、航运业与环境利益相关方加强合作，并重申到2030年在TEN-T网络内实现良好通航状态的目标，同时要求全面遵守环境法规。会议承认进展不均，干旱、洪水等极端天气正加大通航压力，并提出主动维护、低水位航道、适应性基础设施和基于自然的解决方案等更灵活措施。
EU Transport News Portugal, Slovakia and Norway Join Cross-Border Autonomous Vehicle Testbed Initiative
At Connecting Europe Days in Brussels, Portugal, Slovakia and Norway signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on large-scale cross-border testbeds for autonomous vehicles. Spain signed last week, bringing the total number of participating countries to 22. Launched under the European Automotive Action Plan, the initiative brings together Member States, non-EU countries, regional and local authorities, industry stakeholders and transport operators to support harmonised commercial pre-deployment of autonomous vehicles across Europe.
UK CAA News UK CAA welcomes prison sentence over fraudulent travel agencies
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) welcomed the prison sentence in a fraud case involving Zulu Travel Services Ltd. Following an Insolvency Service investigation, Darren Anderson, 43, ran several businesses under aliases while disqualified as a company director and attempted to obtain an ATOL licence for Zulu Travel Services Ltd, which was never progressed after the application fee went unpaid. Anderson was sentenced to four years in prison. Zulu Travel Services Ltd was wound up in the public interest in June 2024 after failing to keep company accounts or pay bills, and false accounts were submitted to Companies House.
European Commission Press Corner Commission launches first EU Screening Week with proposal on cardiovascular health checks
In a press release issued in Brussels on 28 September 2026, the European Commission launched the first-ever EU Screening Week ahead of World Heart Day and adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks. The proposal aims to safeguard the health of European citizens by improving early detection and screening and, ultimately, reducing premature deaths from cardiovascular diseases.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission announces nearly €710 million for displaced people in Africa
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, as the 81st UN General Assembly High Level Week closed in New York, announced almost €710 million in EU support for displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, plus emergency assistance for people affected by crises worldwide. The announcement was made as part of international advocacy organisation Global Citizen's campaign.
Brazil ANAC News Brazil's ANAC publishes AVSEC practices manual for cabin crew
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) published the Civil Aviation Manual for Cabin Crew, aimed at guiding airlines and airport operators on civil aviation security (AVSEC) requirements applicable to cabin departments. It provides explanations, examples and commentary on ANAC regulations covering onboard provisions and cabin service, and compiles the applicable regulations in its appendices. Because it contains Restricted AVSEC Information (IRA), the manual is not publicly accessible; under the need-to-know principle, access requires specific ANAC authorization, and the agency sends it directly to air and airport operators.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission opens infringement procedures over incomplete transposition of EU directives
The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that failed to notify national measures transposing EU directives by their deadlines. Letters of formal notice give the Member States two months to reply and complete transposition. Areas covered include electricity market design, the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market, the sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, safe use of cobalt in toys, the Anti-Trafficking Directive, new psychoactive substances, the Right to Repair Directive, and industrial and livestock rearing emissions rules. If responses are unsatisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.
European Commission Press Corner Commission greenlights Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request under NextGenerationEU
The European Commission positively assessed Luxembourg's third €92.2 million payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, confirming completion of all 5 milestones and 4 targets. Flagship measures include support for 42,000 zero-emission vehicles, 25 MWp of photovoltaic capacity, digitalisation of five government entities, a cross-border quantum key distribution connection between Luxembourg and Belgium, and reforms in healthcare, biodiversity and anti-money laundering. The Commission has sent its preliminary assessment to the Economic and Financial Committee, which has four weeks to deliver its opinion.
European Commission Press Corner Commission takes action to ensure complete and timely transposition of EU directives
The European Commission is taking action against several EU Member States that failed to notify national measures transposing EU directives by their deadlines. Letters of formal notice give the Member States two months to reply and complete transposition. Areas covered include electricity market design, the hydrogen and decarbonised gas market, the sixth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, safe use of cobalt in toys, the Anti-Trafficking Directive, new psychoactive substances, the Right to Repair Directive, and industrial and livestock rearing emissions rules. If responses are unsatisfactory, the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.
Brazil ANAC News Brazil ANAC Opens Public Consultation on Sport Pilot Training Rule Amendments
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) opened a public consultation on proposed amendments to two Brazilian civil aviation regulations, RBAC No. 141 and RBAC No. 183. Under RBAC 141, the proposal would make permanent the currently temporary authorization for Civil Aviation Training Centers (CIACs) to use experimental aircraft in courses leading to the Sport Pilot Certificate (CPA). Under RBAC 183, the proposal would align the requirements for association examiners with those required of CIAC examiners. The proposals were deliberated and approved by the agency's Collegiate Board at its 27th Electronic Deliberative Meeting, held September 1-4, 2026. Contributions must be submitted via…
European Commission Press Corner EU Commissioner Addresses G20 Panel on Pandemic Preparedness Financing
EU Commissioner Lahbib addressed the G20 High-Level Independent Panel in New York on financing pandemic preparedness and response. Citing the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, she stressed the importance of speed and community trust. The EU provided nearly EUR 500 million, combining emergency assistance with longer-term health security investment, and ran 11 Humanitarian Air Bridge operations. The EU is working with the OECD and WHO to improve tracking of preparedness spending, with a pilot to launch in coming months. It also pledged over EUR 73 million for new vaccines in 2026-2027, including nearly EUR 40 million for Bundibugyo-specific candidates.
European Commission Press Corner EU Launches Global Health Resilience Initiative
The EU launched its Global Health Resilience Initiative in New York, calling for uniting Europe's investments, partnerships and expertise to address global health challenges. From 2021 to 2025, the EU mobilized over EUR 6 billion in global health funding and, with the WHO, supports stronger health systems in 115 countries. Through Global Gateway, the EU and its Member States mobilized more than EUR 2 billion for regional manufacturing of vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa, with production sites taking shape in Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Africa.
European Commission Press Corner EU Launches Mediterranean Women's Employment Initiative with €25 Million
The European Commission launched the Surging Women's Employment Initiative under the Pact for the Mediterranean, mobilising €25 million (including a €10 million EU contribution) to create 500,000 additional jobs for women in the Middle East and North Africa and raise women's employment by 5% by 2030. Women's labour market participation in the region has remained at around 20% on average for over two decades. Unveiled by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica with UN Women during the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week, the initiative focuses on skills, entrepreneurship and job creation in sectors including care, green, science and technology.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission disburses full €82 million 2026 contribution to UNRWA
European Commission Commissioner Šuica confirmed at the UNRWA ministerial meeting that the Commission has disbursed the entirety of its €82 million contribution to UNRWA's 2026 budget, on top of €18.6 million in humanitarian funding already provided this year across Palestine, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. She said 6 million Palestinian refugees depend on UNRWA, and described the demolition of UNRWA's East Jerusalem headquarters and the forced evacuation of the Kalandia Training Centre as unacceptable.
European Commission Press Corner EU Reaffirms Commitment to 1951 Refugee Convention on 75th Anniversary
European Commissioner Lahbib issued a statement on behalf of EU Member States marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, reaffirming the EU's commitment to the Convention's core values and to UNHCR as its primary guardian. The statement notes that the EU provides temporary protection to more than 4.8 million people fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine and leads humanitarian response from Sudan to Syria, Myanmar and beyond. It also outlines a route-based approach to identify vulnerabilities early, deliver fair and swift protection to those entitled to it, and prevent irregular migration.
European Commission Press Corner EU and Canada Secure Almost €220 Million for Global Ocean Observation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance at a high-level pledging event during the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York, securing almost €220 million in pledges for the Global Ocean Observing System. The EU added €92 million in seed funding, while Canada pledged C$82 million over five years. Thirty countries have joined the alliance so far, with contributions including financial support, in-kind support and assets such as research vessels, sensors and drones. The funds will support maintenance of existing observation platforms, closing critical data gaps, and strengthening the GOOS…
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Advances Simplification Agenda: 12 Omnibus Proposals and Regulatory Deep Cleani…
At the EESC plenary, the European Commission presented its Communication on 'A Simpler, Clearer and Better Enforced EU Rulebook', reporting twelve major Omnibus simplification proposals that could save at least €17 billion in annual administrative costs for European businesses and national administrations. Five pillars of action were set out: simplicity by design, a strengthened better-regulation system, regulatory deep cleaning, action against Member State gold-plating, and faster, more robust enforcement. Plans include simplification proposals for banking, housing and transport in 2027 and a proposal to accelerate permitting.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Daily News: France Launches First National Housing Hub
The European Commission's Daily News of 23 September 2026 reports that France launched the first national housing hub, implementing the European Affordable Housing Plan adopted in December 2025. Established with the French Ministry of Housing, Caisse des Depots, Council of Europe Bank, Union of Social Housing (USH) and the European Investment Bank under the Pan-European Investment Platform for Affordable and Sustainable Housing, the hub aims to improve public-private cooperation, make better use of EU and national funding, and align local and EU housing policies. The briefing also covers the European Literacy Coalition, several merger clearances and UN General Assembly activities.
European Commission Press Corner EU launches first €43 million Team Gaza projects
The European Commission signed the first flagship early recovery projects under the EU-led Team Gaza Initiative on the margins of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. The projects, together worth €43 million, will help restore essential water and solid waste management services for people in Gaza. The signing was carried out by Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica.
European Commission Press Corner EU adopts €505 million package to support Lebanon's stability, recovery and reforms
The European Commission announced €505 million in financial support for Lebanon for 2026 and 2027, the second half of the €1 billion support package announced by President von der Leyen in May 2024. The funding covers three main areas: maintaining basic services for vulnerable people including education, health, social protection and water, with cash assistance and primary healthcare; supporting the reform agenda, justice sector, oversight bodies, Parliament and human rights, while strengthening the security sector, border management, private sector resilience and economic recovery in conflict-affected areas; and supporting civil society and culture, including rights of women, youth, minori…
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Proposes Unlocking €4.2 Billion for Hungary and Restoring Erasmus+/Horizon Euro…
The European Commission proposed to the Council to lift the protective measures adopted in 2022 concerning Hungary under the Conditionality Regulation, considering that Hungary has addressed the rule-of-law breaches affecting the EU budget. If adopted by the Council, the proposal would reinstate €4.2 billion in suspended cohesion policy commitments and restore access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe for students and researchers from universities maintained by Hungarian Public Interest Trusts. The Commission assessed the remedies notified by Hungary on September 9, 2026, and their implementation, concluding that Hungary has addressed previously identified weaknesses in areas such as public pro…
European Commission Press Corner EU Commissioner Outlines Crisis Response and Early Recovery Investment Approach
An EU Commissioner delivered opening remarks at a high-level ministerial policy dialogue in New York, setting out the EU's development investment approach amid multiple crises. The speech noted that Lebanon is advancing reforms while over one million people are displaced, Syria is trying to recover from more than a decade of civil war, and Gaza remains in limbo, with populations needing essential services such as schools, sanitation, housing, food and water. The EU aims to combine humanitarian support with early recovery and longer-term development, and announced an additional EUR 505 million adopted this summer for Lebanon's reforms, recovery and stability, on top of a previous EUR 500 mil…
European Commission Press Corner EU Advances Gaza Peace Plan and Early Recovery Projects at UN General Assembly
At a high-level briefing during the UN General Assembly, the European Commission said the EU is committed to implementing the Gaza Peace Plan under UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Through the Team Gaza Initiative with 16 international partners, the EU has gathered around $1 billion for early recovery in Gaza and signed its first two projects: a solid waste management project with UNDP and a water and sanitation project with UNICEF, totaling $50 million. The EU stressed the need to coordinate with Israel to ensure greater access to the Strip for projects, humanitarian aid, and the international Stabilisation Force.
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Signs Two Gaza Early Recovery Contracts with UNICEF and UNDP
The European Commission signed two flagship Gaza early recovery contracts in New York. The "Gaza Water and Wastewater Early Recovery" project with UNICEF will provide improved water and sanitation for approximately 1 million people in Gaza, while the project with UNDP focuses on waste collection, waste transfer and a recycling pilot. The Commissioner said these are a first step under the Team Gaza Initiative, which raised almost 1 billion dollars for the people of Gaza at the Palestine Donor Group meeting last July. The projects are aligned with the Board of Peace, NCAG and the Palestinian Authority, with clear commitments from Israel to facilitate them.
European Commission Press Corner EU Commission President Unveils EU KIDS Act Social Media Age Limits
European Commission President von der Leyen presented the EU KIDS Act at a high-level dialogue in New York, banning social media for under-13s and personal accounts for under-15s. Children aged 13 to 15 would only use parent-set and supervised mini accounts with limited features and a 60-minute daily cap that parents can reduce. The law would reverse the burden of proof, requiring platforms to demonstrate their services are safe for children or lose access to them. She cited a July Eurobarometer finding that 92% of Europeans want more action to protect children online.
European Commission Press Corner Commissioner's remarks at General Affairs Council on the MFF
EU Commissioner Serafin delivered opening remarks at the General Affairs Council in Brussels, noting this is his fourth MFF negotiation. He cited four differences: Council calls to cut an already modernised budget proposal focused more on competitiveness, defence and security; stabilisation of national contributions based on 2027 figures; the need for a serious package of new own resources, with the October European Council set to clarify an updated basket; and the exceptional times in which EU sovereignty is at stake.
European Commission Press Corner EU and Philippines Reach Substantial Agreement on Free Trade Deal
European Commissioner Šefčovič announced a substantial breakthrough in the EU-Philippines free trade agreement talks. Both sides agreed to liberalise over 94% of tariff lines, covering more than 97% of goods. The EU already exports over EUR 8 billion a year to the Philippines in machinery, transport equipment, medicines and agricultural goods; bilateral goods trade is nearly EUR 18 billion and services trade over EUR 10 billion. Negotiating teams are tasked with formally concluding the agreement in the coming months.
European Commission Press Corner Von der Leyen Meets Norwegian PM Støre in New York
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in New York on the margins of the UN General Assembly. They discussed longstanding Norway-EU cooperation based on common values and interests, and Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, reaffirming support for the Ukrainian people with political, military, financial and humanitarian assistance. Von der Leyen highlighted the importance of the EEA Agreement and its full implementation, and welcomed Norway's September 18 measures to accelerate incorporation of the backlog of EU acts.
European Commission Press Corner EU Adopts 26th Annual Report on Macao, Citing National Security Focus and Erosion of Freedoms
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted the 26th annual report on Macao, covering developments in 2025. The report says fundamental freedoms and rights were further eroded. Former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested on 30 July under Macao's national security law, the first arrest under that law; independent outlet All About Macau announced closure in October after deregistration. The eighth Legislative Assembly election was held in September, with 14 directly elected, 12 indirectly elected and seven appointed seats, after 12 candidates were disqualified. Economically, the EU was Macao's second-largest goods trading partner in 2025 at €887 million, 25.3% of Mac…
European Commission Press Corner EU and UNESCO Hold High-Level Side Event on Information Integrity
EU Commissioner Šuica delivered opening remarks at the UNESCO-EU high-level side event held during the UN General Assembly in New York, themed on strengthening information integrity and freedom of expression in the Mediterranean. She said information integrity and freedom of expression are at the core of a peaceful, stable, and inclusive society, and that false narratives can delay solutions to urgent issues such as climate change and can lead people to trust smugglers and fuel radicalisation and violence. Under the Pact for the Mediterranean, the EU supports actions on media and information literacy, fact-checking, journalists—especially young journalists—and cross-border cooperation.
European Commission Press Corner Von der Leyen Summit Speech: EU Backs Multilateralism With 80 Trade Agreements
European Commission President von der Leyen spoke at the Summit in Support of Multilateralism in New York, stressing the importance of partnerships in a fractured world and noting the EU is expanding its network of trade agreements, now numbering 80, including India, Australia, Mercosur and Indonesia. She said these partnerships bring prosperity and economic security and serve as a platform for shared standards, shared rules and support for the WTO and its reform. She also called the UN indispensable, citing the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and said the EU supports the UN80 initiative for a simpler, more efficient United Nations.
European Commission Press Corner EU Adopts 28th Annual Report on Hong Kong, Citing Continued Erosion of Autonomy and Freedoms
The European Commission and the High Representative adopted the 28th annual report on Hong Kong, covering developments in 2025. The report highlights continued erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy and fundamental freedoms, with national security remaining the government's focus in the fifth year of the National Security Law. Trials and new prosecutions of pro-democracy figures continued, including the conviction of media entrepreneur Jimmy Lai and new charges against Joshua Wong, plus the first prosecution of a relative of a wanted activist. Arrest warrants with bounties were issued against 15 more overseas activists. The report notes Hong Kong remained the world's third-largest financial centre…
European Commission Press Corner EU-Australia Joint Statement: FTA Talks Concluded, Cooperation Deepened
European Commission President von der Leyen, European Council President Costa and Australian Prime Minister Albanese met on the margins of the UN General Assembly to review progress in EU-Australia relations since von der Leyen's March 2026 visit to Australia. The three leaders welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive, ambitious, balanced and commercially meaningful Free Trade Agreement and looked forward to its signature as soon as possible; welcomed progress toward Australia's association to the Horizon Europe Programme for 2027; reflected on implementation of the EU-Australia Security and Defence Partnership covering hybrid and cyber threats, foreign information manipul…
European Commission Press Corner EU launches Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform
The European Commission officially launched the Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform in Brussels as a five-year support mechanism for implementing the Water Resilience Strategy. Established with the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, the platform has over 50 members spanning policymakers, NGOs, academia, research organisations, regional bodies, youth actors, financial institutions and industry. Commissioner Roswall cited this summer's extreme heatwaves, wildfires and severe drought as evidence of Europe's water vulnerability, stressed the "Water Efficiency First" principle, and noted that over EUR 3 billion in EU cohesion policy funding has been mobili…
European Commission Press Corner European Commission Proposes Common Rating Scheme for Data Centres
The European Commission proposed a common rating scheme for data centres on 21 September 2026, aimed at increasing transparency on their energy and water use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system. The EU wants to triple its data centre capacity over the next five to seven years, but this growth could put extra pressure on electricity grids, water use and carbon emissions. The rating scheme will ensure transparent information about data centres' actual resource use.