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Nederlandse Spoorwegen sales policy prompts EU to close rail antitrust probe
The European Commission is ending its preliminary antitrust investigation into Dutch state-owned rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen after the company adopts a new policy for phased-out passenger ...
EU prepares 22nd sanctions package and 2027 Ukraine funding proposal
European leaders are meeting in Dublin for the European Political Community gathering and an informal European Council as talks on Ukraine also continue in Abu Dhabi. The European Commission says ...
EU outlines climate, electrification and finance agenda at COP31
Amid severe weather events and fresh strains on global energy supplies, the European Union is presenting its climate strategy at COP31 as both an emissions and energy security response. European ...
European Commission advances Ukraine investment drive at Warsaw recovery conference
Ahead of a new investment gathering in Warsaw, the European Commission is stepping up efforts to support Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction and modernisation through closer business and ...
EU annual budget 2027 agreement sets higher payments as bloc boosts cohesion, defence and Ukraine support
The European Union's 2027 annual budget agreement channels funding toward agriculture, cohesion, research, defence and support for Ukraine as EU programmes enter a more intensive spending phase. ...
European Commission raises €8 billion in EU-Bond syndication as funding drive continues
The European Commission adds €8 billion to its market funding programme through its 10th syndicated transaction of 2026, extending borrowing across five-year and 20-year maturities. The sale ...
EU pledges Black Sea security funding for Bulgaria
Amid rising security threats in the Black Sea, the European Commission is stepping up support for Bulgaria's maritime surveillance, defence readiness and emergency response. The package includes ...
European Commission clears Belgian offshore wind aid scheme
Belgium is set to back the first offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone after securing European Commission approval for a €2.04 billion State aid scheme. The measure runs for 20 ...
European Commission launches climate initiative for renewable energy and emissions cuts
Following extended negotiations among EU leaders, the European Commission today unveils a new climate initiative aimed at strengthening renewable energy resources and improving energy efficiency ...
EU launches €623 million digital connectivity push via Moldova for Central Asia links
European and Moldovan officials are meeting in Chișinău today to advance a new digital connectivity framework linking the EU with Central Asia through Moldova and the wider Middle Corridor. The ...
European Commission unveils budget transparency reforms for EU oversight
The European Commission is introducing new measures to tighten transparency and accountability in the EU's budgetary process. The proposals include stricter auditing practices and wider public ...
European Commission expands cybersecurity measures across the EU
Rising cyber threats across Europe are prompting the European Union to strengthen protections for businesses, public systems and consumers. The European Commission is rolling out new funding, ...
EU approves AkzoNobel-Axalta merger with divestment conditions
The European Commission has cleared the proposed merger between coatings makers AkzoNobel and Axalta under the EU Merger Regulation, subject to commitments from the two companies. The decision ...
European Commission rolls out SME support measures across the EU
The European Commission is introducing new support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises as businesses face continued pressure from recent global economic disruptions. The package ...
European Commission unveils green technology investment to advance EU climate goals
The European Commission is expanding its climate policy push with new funding for green technologies aimed at cutting carbon emissions across the bloc. The initiative focuses on renewable energy, ...
European Commission proposes 2027 fishing limits for Atlantic and Nordic stocks
The European Commission is setting out catch limits for 11 EU-managed fish stocks in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak for 2027. The proposal also extends to 2028 and, in some cases, 2029 for ...
European Commission disburses €4.36 billion to Ukraine under support loan
As Ukraine prepares for a fifth winter under wartime conditions, the European Commission disburses €4.36 billion under the Ukraine Support Loan to cover state financing and defence needs. The ...
European Commission launches digital single market initiative for EU businesses and consumers
Brussels is setting out a new push to deepen the EU's digital single market with measures designed to widen access to digital services for citizens and companies. The plan combines regulatory ...
European Commission adopts 2027 innovation funding plan for strategic technologies
The European Union is setting its final European Innovation Council budget under the Horizon Europe 2021 to 2027 framework, with €1.8 billion aimed at deep tech research, commercialisation and ...
European Commission proposes climate and energy measures for Europe
Europe is tightening its policy response to climate and energy pressures with a new package focused on cleaner power and industrial investment. The plan combines higher renewable energy ambitions ...
European Commission launches EU digital security measures across member states
The European Union is rolling out a new package of digital security measures as cyber threats intensify and economic resilience becomes a bigger policy priority. The initiative, announced on ...
