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TodaySep 30Wed
  1. 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…

Sep 24Thu
  1. 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.

Sep 21Mon
  1. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 16Wed
  1. 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.

Sep 15Tue
  1. 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…

Sep 14Mon
  1. 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 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…

Sep 9Wed
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Proposes Public Procurement Reform and Innovation Act

    The European Commission adopted proposals to overhaul EU public procurement, merging three directives into a single regulation, cutting five procedures to three, and creating a single European procurement platform. At least 30% of award weighting must be based on quality rather than price, with mandatory European preference in strategic sectors such as clean tech, cloud and AI, and critical medicines. A companion European Innovation Act sets quality at no less than 50% of R&D award criteria, with at least 15% for innovation, and caps award at 60 days after tender close.

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves New Romanian Geographical Indication

    The European Commission approved the registration of Brânză frământată de Teaca from Romania as a Protected Geographical Indication. The cheese comes from Teaca in northern Romania and is made from raw cow's milk that is curdled, fermented, aged, salted and kneaded in a pig's bladder, with characteristics relying on craft skills passed down through generations. The designation brings the number of protected names in the eAmbrosia database to more than 3,900.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    EU and Greenland Sign Joint Declaration with €200 Million Investment

    European Commission President von der Leyen visited Nuuk and signed a Joint Declaration with Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, deepening cooperation on youth opportunities, connectivity, civil protection and climate action. She announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package for this year and next, focused on connectivity, clean energy and critical raw materials. A new satellite project will immediately improve internet access for communities in northern Greenland, with remote eastern communities expected to benefit by October.