EU-Central Asia Summit: EIB Global expands strategic investments in sustainable projects

EIB At the EU-Central Asia Summit, EIB Global signed four memorandums of understanding with partners in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to support EU Global Gateway priorities. With these agreements, the EIB will provide €365 million for sustainable transport, water management, and climate resilience projects. The EIB has signed a Host Country Agreement with Uzbekistan, making it … Leer más

Become a facilitator at “GEN Z and new generation of European volunteers” event

Última actualización Viernes, 04/04/2025 SALTO European Solidarity Corps is looking for a facilitator under 30 – preferable a former volunteer – for the “GEN Z and New Generation of European Volunteers” event, taking place on 26–31 Oct 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Deadline to apply is 7 April. The “GEN Z and the New Generation of … Leer más

Fondos de recuperación de la UE: oportunidad perdida para la transición digital

Todos los Estados miembros asignaron al menos el 20 % de los fondos de recuperación otorgados tras la pandemia a inversiones digitales. Los fondos no se destinaron de forma prioritaria a resolver las principales necesidades digitales. Debido al carácter general y discordante de los indicadores de progreso no se conoce con certeza el impacto del MRR … Leer más

2025 European Prize for Women Innovators’ winners: Recognising Women’s Groundbreaking Achievements in Innovation

Today, the Commission has announced the winners and runners-up of the 11th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators, jointly managed by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). These women are not only inspiring future generations of innovators but also highlighting the importance of diversity and … Leer más

Investigation cluster Midas: EPPO arrests three suspects in 50 million VAT fraud in Germany, Bulgaria and Poland

(Luxembourg, 3 April 2025) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany), three suspects have been arrested, and multiple searches were carried out in Germany, Bulgaria, and Poland this week (1 April), in an ongoing investigation into a €50 million VAT fraud scheme involving the trade of electronic goods.  … Leer más

EIB EIB provides a €50 million loan to Lantmännen to build a new factory producing pea protein in Sweden Financing to strengthen EU food security and reduce dependence on imported proteins Project will promote sustainable agriculture and help create jobs The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €50 million loan to Lantmännen to co-finance the construction … Leer más

EIOPA publishes monthly technical information for Solvency II Relevant Risk-Free Interest Rate Term Structures – end-March 2025

Today, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published technical information on the relevant risk-free interest rate term structures (RFR) with reference to the end of March 2025. The RFR information has been calculated on the basis of the Technical Documentation. All the documents are available on the RFR dedicated section of the EIOPA website. Background Technical … Leer más

Slovakia: EPPO indicts two individuals and one company for subsidy fraud involving EU agricultural funds

(Luxembourg, 2 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bratislava (Slovakia) has filed an indictment against two individuals and one company for subsidy fraud and misappropriation of funds, in an investigation regarding the modernisation of fruit warehouses worth over €500 000 and co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).  … Leer más