Croatia: Two persons arrested on suspicion of subsidy fraud and document forgery

Croatian version below (Luxembourg, 6 February 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb (Croatia) has initiated an investigation against two individuals and one educational institution suspected of subsidy fraud and document forgery. The two suspects were arrested yesterday at the EPPO’s request, following investigative actions conducted in cooperation with the Zagreb Police … Leer más

EIB The first €20 million tranche of a green loan for Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A (ACA) has been signed. The InvestEU-backed financing will help provide wider and more reliable access to water and optimise wastewater management. The EIB is one of the world’s leading lenders to the water sector. The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced … Leer más

Call for participants at the European Youth Event 2025

Última actualización Miércoles, 05/02/2025 Every two years, the European Youth Event (EYE) brings together thousands of young people from all over the European Union and the world, serving as a platform to share their ideas or listen to others on the future of Europe. It’s a chance for 16 to 30-year-olds to meet experts, activists, … Leer más

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

La movilidad militar de la UE todavía no va por la vía rápida

El desplazamiento de tropas y armamento entre los países de la UE sigue siendo problemático Ya se han asignado en su totalidad los 1 700 millones de euros del presupuesto de la UE para movilidad militar Los auditores piden un enfoque más preciso de la acción de la UE y una financiación más previsible Las fuerzas armadas … Leer más

Counterfeiting cash group disrupted: 12 arrests

Eurojust and Europol supported an operation that put a halt to a criminal group that produced and sold counterfeit euro coins and bills. The criminals were active in North Macedonia and Serbia. Through a joint investigation team (JIT), the North Macedonian and Serbian authorities conducted their investigation leading to the arrest of 12 suspects. During … Leer más

Metro Bogota 2025 Discussion of EIB Global strategic reorientation and support for European electricity grids Energy-saving for businesses across Europe Financing to expand hydrogen refuelling in Europe and rebuild damaged heating infrastructure in Ukraine The European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €2.4 billion of new financing for business investment, clean energy, transport, telecommunications and flood … Leer más

EIOPA informs policyholders about the liquidation of FWU Life Insurance Luxembourg

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority informs policyholders that on 31 January 2025 the District Court of Luxembourg decided on the liquidation and dissolution of FWU Life Insurance Luxembourg (FWU Luxembourg) (see here). Ever since FWU AG (FWU Luxembourg’s parent company) entered into insolvency proceedings, EIOPA has on several occasions provided relevant information to policyholders … Leer más

19 Women are in the Running for the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators

The European Commission is proud to unveil the semi-finalists for the prestigious 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators, celebrating exceptional women entrepreneurs driving innovation and shaping the future of Europe.  The winners will be revealed at the European Innovation Council Summit on 3 April 2025. The semi-finalists, selected by an independent jury of innovation experts, … Leer más

Operation against international drug trafficking network

French and Spanish authorities, with the support of Eurojust and Europol, have stopped an illegal drug delivery into France arriving from Spain. The drug seizure is part of an operation against an international trafficking network active in the two countries. Authorities arrested 24 members of the network, including the two leaders, and seized over 150 … Leer más