Affordable housing: addressing the housing crisis in the European Union
On 24 March, Parliament’s Special Committee on the Housing Crisis will host a conference with the Commission to discuss ways to ensure EU citizens can access affordable housing.
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Romania: EPPO charges entrepreneur for subsidy fraud involving construction equipment
(Luxembourg, 21 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) filed an indictment on Wednesday at the Bucharest Tribunal against a Romanian entrepreneur and his company, for fraud involving the acquisition of construction equipment, funded by the EU. The defendant is the legal representative of a company operating in the building … Leer más
Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/484 concerning restrictive measures in view of Türkiye’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean
On 11 March 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/4841. The Decision removes one entry from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures. Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia align themselves with this Council Decision. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European … Leer más
26-27 March 2025 European Commission – Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room) Web stream click here AGENDA Debates Thursday 27 March 2025 at 9:00 De-polarising societies – Key Take-aways of Civil Society Week 2025 with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Brikena Xhomaqi, Co-chair of the … Leer más
EIB EIB Group further expands eligibilities for security and defence investments EIB to double investment into Critical Raw Materials, under new initiative The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and critical raw materials. The EIB’s Board of Directors also approved a total of … Leer más
Cybersecurity Standardisation Conference 2025: Paving the Way for a Safer Digital Europe
The hybrid event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and experts to discuss the evolving landscape of EU cybersecurity legislation and its implications for standardisation. Continuing the tradition of success from previous years, the ninth edition of the conference attracted over 200 on-site attendees and 1500 online participants. The conference, titled «European Standardisation Supporting … Leer más
MEPs back new financial assistance for Egypt and Jordan
Parliament’s International Trade Committee approved two proposals on Thursday to offer Jordan and Egypt loans worth €500 million and €4 billion respectively.
Germany: First conviction in EPPO investigation cluster Midas
(Luxembourg, 20 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) has secured the first convictions in the EPPO investigation cluster Midas, a large-scale VAT fraud case spanning 17 countries and involving an estimated damage of €195 million. On 18 March, the Landshut Regional Court (Landgericht Landshut) sentenced two individuals for organised VAT … Leer más
©Andrey Metelev/ Unsplash EIB set for loan of 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) for Orlen to finance investment programme of its electricity supplier Energa Operator and improve and expand Poland’s electricity network Loan to make Polish power grid more reliable and green, bolstering customer service, climate action and energy independence Loan marks third and … Leer más
Bye-bye, Daylight Saving Time: A Dream Come True?
Última actualización Jueves, 20/03/2025 Imagine a world without Daylight Saving Time (DST) – no more clock changes, just uninterrupted weekends and well-rested Monday mornings. What will that look like? It’s a Saturday evening in early March or November. You’re comfortable reading with your favourite book or watching a popular show. You fall asleep without any … Leer más