EIT Governing Board Meeting: Advancing European Innovation and Competitiveness

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Governing Board convened on Friday in Bucharest, underscoring its commitment to bolstering Europe’s competitiveness through innovation and simplification measures.​   Aligning the EIT’s Priorities for Innovation and Competitiveness  As highlighted in the Competitiveness Compass, Europe must urgently address its productivity gap and invest in future-oriented technologies to maintain … Leer más

Italy: 13 arrests in €100 million VAT fraud investigation involving the trade of plastics products

(Luxembourg, 25 March 2025) – Today, at the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Turin (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) of Turin executed an order of the judge for preliminary investigations at the Court of Nola, to arrest 13 suspects and seize assets worth up to €100 million. The … Leer más

Press briefing – Environment Council of 27 March 2025

The press briefing ahead of the Environment Council will take place on Tuesday, 25 March at 11.00. These press briefings will be «off the record» and will take place in a hybrid format: EU accredited journalists will be able to participate and ask questions either remotely or in person at the Europa building press room. … Leer más

Pushing yourself out of the nest with the European Solidarity Corps

Última actualización Lunes, 24/03/2025 How many times have we heard of the European Solidarity Corps? Personally, I note that this is often the case, but to understand accurately how this programme works and what opportunities it provides to young people, one is asked to pick up a pen and paper and get as much information as possible because … Leer más

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