(Luxembourg, 16 January 2025) – Last week, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bucharest (Romania) filed an indictment at the Bucharest Tribunal against one Romanian citizen and one company, for fraud involving a project for the development of the Danube Delta, co-funded by the EU. At issue is a project to expand the activities … Leer más
As a key player in global criminal justice cooperation, Eurojust works together with the European Commission to keep Europe safe. To mark the start of his mandate, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague on 16 January. Commissioner McGrath was welcomed by Eurojust President … Leer más
EIB The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has secured a EUR 50 million investment loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to increase its membership in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). This operation was made possible thanks to a European Union guarantee in the framework of the EU Global Gateway Strategy. This strategic … Leer más
La calidad del aire en las zonas urbanas ha mejorado, pero será difícil cumplir las normas futuras. El objetivo de contaminación cero de la UE en materia de ruido para 2030 parece ser largo. Las ciudades europeas tienen dificultades para aplicar contramedidas eficaces. La contaminación urbana sigue siendo una importante amenaza medioambiental para la salud … Leer más
The Opinion of the Partnership Knowledge Hub (PKH) on European Partnerships highlights the central role of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) in driving innovation across Europe. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation published its latest report, titled, Opinion of the Partnership Knowledge Hub (PKH) on European Partnerships under the upcoming … Leer más
Building on six years of successful support to national law enforcement agencies (LEAs) and judicial authorities (JAs) in the field of electronic evidence, Europol and Eurojust launched the third phase of the SIRIUS project in January 2025. Phase 3 of the SIRIUS project will continue to assist LEAs, JAs, and service providers in navigating the … Leer más
©maxpro/ Shutterstock A first for a bank based in France, the initiative includes a €500 million EIB counter-guarantee that Societe Generale will use to create a portfolio of bank guarantees of up to €1 billion, expected to unlock €8 billion of investment in the real economy. The agreement is part of the EIB’s €5 billion wind power package … Leer más
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) published today its 2024 Consumer Trends Report, highlighting the main trends in consumers’ experience with insurance and pension products. The report explores four key areas: the role of digitalisation in shaping the insurance and pension sectors, the transformatory power of AI in insurance, consumers’ appetite for supplementary pensions in light of … Leer más
The Commission has presented an EU Action Plan to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This initiative is a key priority within the first 100 days of the new mandate, aiming to create a safer and more secure environment for patients. In 2023 alone, EU countries reported 309 significant cybersecurity incidents targeting … Leer más
(Luxembourg, 15 January 2025) – In an investigation led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Palermo (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) carried out searches in the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, and Naples today. As part of the action, 14 suspects were arrested, two were placed under house arrest, and assets … Leer más