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European Commission Disburses €1.16 Billion to the Netherlands and Czechia

The European Commission has disbursed €1.16 billion to the Netherlands and Czechia under the NextGenerationEU program, aiming to support the...

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Statement by Commissioner Tzitzikostas on the IMO decision on the Strait of Hormuz

European Commission Statement Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 The EU welcomes the adoption of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Council ...

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Speech by Commissioner Lahbib at the Youth Policy Dialogue on Disability Rights

European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 It is a pleasure to be with you at the Comic Art Museum in this beautiful Art Nouveau build...

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Statement by President von der Leyen on the 10th anniversary of the Brussels terrorist attacks

European Commission Statement Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 Ten years ago, on 22 March 2016, Brussels, our common home, was attacked in a way it wil...

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Commissioner Tzitzikostas delivers speech at the Aviation for Europe Association

European Commission Speech Brussels, 19 Mar 2026 Ladies and gentlemen,Dear CEOs,Dear partners, It is a real pleasure to be with you today at...

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Online learning increasingly popular in the EU

In 2025, 34.8% of EU internet users reported taking an online course or using online learning materials. This share is a 1.4 percentage poin...

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Motorways and railways: EU’s most connected regions

Motorway networks tend to be most concentrated in urban areas, industrial zones and major seaports, where population density and transport d...

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47% of EU’s electricity came from renewables in 2025

In 2025, 47.3% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. This represents a slight increase from 2024, when ...

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Opening remarks by Commissioner Várhelyi - Exchange of views on the Biotech Act with the European Parliament's SANTE-ITRE Committee

European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 Honourable Members,Thank you for the invitation to present the Biotech Act. As you know, bi...

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Commission partially greenlights Malta's fourth payment request for €51,5 million under NextGenerationEU

European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 Today, the European Commission partially greenlighted Malta's fourth payment request...

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Press release - MEPs back the lowering of tariffs on US agricultural and industrial products

The International Trade committee adopted its position on Thursday on two proposals implementing certain tariff aspects of the EU-US Turnber...

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The European Union – the media freedom hub

The European Union – the media freedom hub marsrgi Thu, 03/19/2026 - 08:58 Opening: 16 April 2026 Closing: 28 May 2026 The overall goal of t...

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Press release - Metsola to EU leaders: “We must be an economic force to speak language of power”

At the European Council, Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed three main topics: competitiveness, energy and geopolitical developm...

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European Statistical Monitor: March edition

Today, Eurostat released the European Statistical Monitor, a dashboard with monthly and quarterly indicators covering different areas, such ...

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Forest growth in the EU outpaces harvesting

Did you know we can measure whether forest wood production is sustainable? For forests to grow healthily, the amount of wood harvested or re...

Sports

Teen chess champion Gukesh gives Europe a new global title benchmark

The rise of world chess champion Gukesh Dommaraju is being watched closely across Europe as federations and clubs measure what his record-se...

Military

Europe watches defence-project push as Parliament backs joint capability agenda

A European Parliament defence report is adding momentum to calls for flagship cross-border capability projects, signalling a stronger push f...

Weather

Climate uncertainty becomes a power-planning stress test for Europe

Copernicus climate analysis is increasingly being used by European grid planners as weather volatility and long-range uncertainty reshape en...

Technology

Europe Unites on AI-Powered 3D Digital Twins in Cultural Heritage Preservation

A forum on AI for 3D digital twins in cultural heritage preservation is set to take place in Europe, bringing together stakeholders to discu...

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Speech by Commissioner Šuica at the opening ceremony of Matera, Mediterranean Capital of Culture and Dialogue

European Commission Speech Brussels, 20 Mar 2026 Dear Minister Casellati, Dear President Bardi, Dear Mayor Nicoletti, Ladies and gentlemen, ...