EU solidarity with Ukraine

Última actualización Miércoles, 26/02/2025 3 years since Russia launched a war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU stands firmly with Ukraine and its people, and will continue providing political, financial, economic, humanitarian, military and diplomatic support for as long as it takes, and as intensely as needed. Check the links below to learn how the … Leer más

The Eurobarometer Flash Youth Survey is out!

Última actualización Martes, 25/02/2025 The Eurobarometer Flash Youth Survey has been recently published. Check it out to learn more about the views of young people across Europe. Information is available in different formats – report, factsheets, infographics, presentation, summary. The Eurobarometer Flash Youth Survey provides key insights into young people’s political priorities, attitudes towards the … Leer más

Czechia: EPPO uncovers heavy corruption and €160 million EU subsidy fraud in healthcare sector

(Luxembourg, 24 February 2025) – In a probe led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in České Budějovice (Czechia), law enforcement officers have arrested 22 individuals and carried out 46 searches today. According to the investigation, 16 suspects systematically exploited public procurement processes by demanding and providing illicit financial gains for the implementation of contracts … Leer más

Bulgaria: School director caught in the act while receiving a bribe

(Luxembourg, 21 February 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) is leading an investigation into suspected corruption involving EU funds, following the arrest of a secondary school director caught in the act of receiving a bribe. According to the investigation, the school director allegedly demanded €10 225 (BGN 20 000) from … Leer más

Calling young citizens to shape the future together

Última actualización Miércoles, 19/02/2025 The Commission launched a public consultation inviting stakeholders and citizens to have their say on the future EU budget and the policies it should support. It will be open until 6 May 2025. The European budget supports citizens, farmers, researchers, businesses and regions across Europe and beyond. It has proven essential for … Leer más

Netherlands: Leaders of international customs fraud ring involving biodiesel imports arrested

(Luxembourg, 20 February 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rotterdam (Netherlands) has arrested two suspects for their role in a customs fraud scheme involving biodiesel imports, with an estimated damage of over €60 million.  They allegedly imported biodiesel of US origin into the EU while falsely declaring its origin. The two suspects … Leer más

Join the Info Session – Call ‘Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Youth – Framework Partnership Agreement’ 2026-2027

Última actualización Martes, 18/02/2025 The European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), together with the European Commission, is organising a hybrid information session on 7 March to provide information to organisations active in the field of Youth on the call for proposals Civil Society Cooperation in the field of Youth – Framework Partnership Agreement (FPA) … Leer más

Join the mission to deliver CASSINI Space Camps across the EU!

Última actualización Lunes, 17/02/2025 DG DEFIS is organising a pilot project of CASSINI Space Camps, targeting teenagers (between 14-18) to spark interest to pursue a vocation in the space sector. A call is open until 28 February for organisations to make this project real. CASSINI Space Camps is a 5-10 days programme that offer participants … Leer más

Bulgaria: Five individuals indicted in €6 million construction machinery fraud

(Luxembourg, 14 February 2024) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Sofia (Bulgaria) has filed indictments against five individuals suspected of defrauding the EU budget for over €6 million in a large-scale scheme involving construction machinery. The defendants allegedly were part of an organised crime group, which had the express goal of misappropriating EU … Leer más

Romania: Six indicted for €1.7 million fraud involving irrigation systems

(Luxembourg, 14 February 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Iași (Romania) brought charges against four individuals and two companies for aggravated subsidy fraud and forgery of private documents in an investigation into a €1.73 million fraud involving projects for irrigation systems, entirely funded by the EU. As previously reported, the investigation looked into … Leer más