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EU Commission transfers Maive Rute as Deputy Director-General to the Joint Research Centre
The European Commission has transferred in the interest of the service Maive Rute as Deputy Director-General for the Joint Research Centre (JRC). This department carries out research in various fields to provide independent advice to EU policymakers and put science at the heart of European policies. This decision takes effect on 1 September 2026.
EU Commission sets livestock strategy to strengthen food security and protein autonomy
The EU Commission adopted its first Livestock Strategy and a Protein Action Plan to improve the sector’s resilience, competitiveness, sustainability and territorial role, while reducing dependence on imported feed. The plan includes risk-management tools, animal disease preparedness, targeted animal welfare reforms, EU origin labelling, support for vulnerabl
EU financial supervisors back ESRB warning on frontier AI cyber risks
Europe's Financial Supervisory Authorities support the warning of European Systemic Risks Board (ESRB) that frontier AI models could accelerate high-impact cyberattacks against financial entities, despite safeguards under DORA and the AI Act. The ESAs urged firms and supervisors to strengthen cyber capabilities, engage critical ICT providers and prepare for
NATO Defence Industry Forum in Ankara unveils major defence procurements
NATO announced tens of billions in new defence procurements at its Defence Industry Forum in Ankara, including Airbus MRTT and A400M cooperation, Triton surveillance drones, Saab GlobalEye aircraft and new drone, industry access and production initiatives. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urged governments and industry to “do more, faster, together”, while
EU Commission refers four Member States to EU Court over NIS2 cybersecurity delays
The EU Commission has referred Ireland, Spain, France and the Netherlands to the EU Court for failing to fully transpose the NIS2 Directive. Brussels is asking judges to impose financial sanctions, as the rules are central to cybersecurity resilience across critical sectors including energy, transport, health and the public sector.
EU Commission publishes key decisions of its July infringements package
In its regular package of infringement decisions, the EU Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law. The Commission is also closing 48 cases where the issues with the Member States concerned have been solved. Explore the key decisions grouped by policy area.
EU Parliament requests verification of ESN party’s compliance with EU values
On Tuesday, the European Parliament decided by 414 votes to 224 and 18 abstentions to request the Authority for European Political Parties and European Political Foundations (APPF) to verify whether the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN) political party complies with the registration and funding conditions laid down in the Regulation on the statute and fundin
AMLA outlines common EU approach to enforcing anti-money laundering rules
For the first time, financial supervisors across the EU will apply a harmonised approach to enforcing breaches of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) has introduced new standards to strengthen supervisory convergence, ensuring that the same breach, under the same circumstances, leads to the
EU Parliament backs Ukraine accession path but urges further rule-of-law reforms
MEPs welcomed Ukraine’s progress on EU accession, judicial reform and anti-corruption measures, while calling for predictable multiannual EU financial support, stronger military assistance and sustained pressure on Russia’s war economy.
28 arrests in international strike against sexual exploitation of children
Authorities from seven countries, supported by Europol, have carried out a major operation against child sexual exploitation, leading to the arrest of 28 individuals. As a result, three children have been safeguarded. The operation, conducted from late May to mid-June 2026, took place in Canada, Czechia, Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Clean Hydrogen Valleys move from ambition to implementation despite market hurdles
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s 2026 sector report shows growing deployment of Hydrogen Valleys worldwide, with operational projects doubling since 2024, while developers continue to face uncertainty over demand, financing, regulation and offtake.
EU Commission tests Sanofi commitments in flu vaccine competition case
The EU Commission is seeking feedback on Sanofi’s proposed commitments after raising concerns that the company may have used misleading communications to undermine a rival enhanced flu vaccine in Germany and France.
EU Commission clears acquisition of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure by Gotlandsbolaget and EQT
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Nordic Ferry Infrastructure Holding AS of Norway by Rederiaktiebolaget Gotland (publ) (‘Gotlandsbolaget') of Sweden and EQT Fund Management S.à r.l. of Luxembourg. The transaction relates to passenger and freight ferry operations in Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
EU Commission clears joint venture by Sun Group, HAECO, Toyota Tsusho and Japan Airlines
The EU Commission has approved the joint venture HAECO Vietnam (Aircraft Engineering) Company Limited by Sun Group Corporation, both of Vietnam, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (‘HAECO') of Hong Kong, Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Japan Airlines Co. Ltd., both of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to heavy maintenance services for commer
EU Parliament backs modernised EU-Mexico partnership and interim trade deal
MEPs endorsed the modernised EU-Mexico Global Agreement and an interim trade deal to deepen political cooperation, cut tariffs, protect EU geographical indications and open Mexican procurement markets, while stressing rule-of-law and human-rights commitments. EPP, S&D and Renew MEPs framed the agreements as a strategic choice for rules-based trade and multil
NATO Ankara Summit delivers new defence spending, procurement and Ukraine support
NATO leaders concluded the Ankara Summit with commitments to accelerate delivery on defence investment, expand industrial production, launch major drone and fuel-supply initiatives, and provide at least €70 billion in military support for Ukraine in both 2026 and 2027. Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the outcome as a shift from setting targets to delive
MEPs warn Serbia’s accession path has stalled over democratic backsliding
MEPs say Serbia’s EU membership prospects depend on measurable rule of law reforms, free and fair elections, media freedom and foreign policy alignment, while raising concerns over Belgrade’s ties with Russia and China.
EMA fast-tracks review of a medicine for metastatic pancreatic cancer
The human medicines committee (CHMP) at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started a phased review of data on daraxonrasib, a medicine intended for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. A phased review aims to accelerate the assessment of a medicine by evaluating the data in phases, as they become available.
Eurojust-backed investigation leads to arrest over alleged right-wing terrorist plot
German authorities have arrested a Romanian-Moldovan suspect accused of trying to create a right-wing extremist terrorist organisation targeting Romania, following a Eurojust-supported joint investigation with Romanian authorities.
MEPs back tax simplification ideas for 28th regime despite sovereignty concerns
MEPs have adopted proposals on possible tax elements of the 28th regime, including a consolidated corporate tax base, standardised tax returns and simplified VAT procedures, while ECR warns against using EU Inc. as a vehicle for tax harmonisation.