The EU is stepping up its role in ocean observation with OceanEye, a new initiative which aims to position Europe the global leader in ocean intelligence.

The European Commission has set out policy guidance for EU countries to help them revitalise the EU's competitiveness. The guidance also steers EU countries along a path to greater strategic autonomy, economic and social resilience and cohesion, while maintaining fiscal sustainability.

As part of the European Technological Sovereignty Package, the Commission adopted a new Open source Strategy, reaffirming its commitment to work towards an open, collaborative and resilient digital environment.

A set of measures to strengthen the EU’s capacity in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and open source, that will help Europe become a leader in AI.

This summer, the EU is deploying a record number of firefighters, aircraft and emergency experts to help protect lives, homes and nature.

Due to the large interest of public administrations and IT companies, the European Commission is providing a more detailed overview of its Cloud Sovereignty Framework, a tool it created to evaluate providers of sovereign cloud in recent tender.

New rules to improve the energy performance of buildings across the EU come into effect on 30 May 2026. 

Disastrous humanitarian situations coupled with severe funding cuts mean re-prioritising how aid is delivered. To answer the challenges ahead, the European Commission will adapt its way of working to maximise the effectiveness and impact of EU humanitarian aid around the world.

The European Commission issued a fine of €200 million to Temu under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The evidence at the disposal indicates that consumers in the EU are very likely to encounter illegal items on Temu. Temu has until 28 August 2026 to submit an action plan.

The new rules adopted by the European Parliament and the Council strengthen traveller rights and improve legal certainty for the package travel sector, which is largely made up of SMEs and micro-enterprises.

Following the signature of the Modernised Global Agreement and the Interim Trade Agreement, the EU and Mexico follow their respective procedures to ratify the agreements.

The GDPR turns ten. Learn how this landmark data protection law changed life online forever, what rights it gives you, and how the EU protects you in the digital world.

This year’s Spring Economic Forecast reflects the impact on the EU economy of the recent outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. In the wake of the conflict’s energy shock that drove up energy commodity prices, the forecast projects weaker economic activity as inflation rises.

On Natura 2000 Day, we celebrate the EU’s flagship nature network, the largest network of environmentally protected areas in the world

The Commission has put forward new rules to make Europe-wide train booking and travel easier, whilst also better protecting passengers.

Commission welcomes political agreement on implementation of EU-US trade deal

The EU's plan to support its farmers, reinforce domestic fertiliser production and reduce Europe's dependency on imports

Auction results EU-Bonds

The European Commission is urging EU countries to accelerate the rollout of the EU age verification app, aiming to make it available to citizens by the end of 2026.

EU rules that update the lists of pollutants in surface and groundwaters have entered into force, aiming to improve water resilience and reduce pollution.