Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, the United Kingdom, the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission after a meeting with President Maia Sandu of Moldova (16 May 2025)

We, the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the United Kingdom, together with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, met with President Maia Sandu on the margins of the European Political Community summit in Tirana. We reaffirm our strong and united support for the Republic of … Leer más

For the past three years, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Parliament’s MEP Water Group have walked side by side in calling for a comprehensive EU Blue Deal – a strategic response to Europe’s growing water challenges. This collaboration continued on 12 May with a joint panel discussion at the European Parliament … Leer más

Ukraine: New surgical unit opens in Zhytomyr hospital under EU-backed recovery programme

EIB A surgical unit at Pavlusenko Hospital in Zhytomyr has been rebuilt to serve nearly two million residents in the oblast. It is now equipped with modern medical systems and upgraded infrastructure, doubling the hospital’s capacity to treat patients. The project to rebuild the surgical unit was implemented under the EIB’s Ukraine Recovery Programme, which supports local communities … Leer más

EIT Raw Materials Academy To Equip 100,000 To Close Europe’s Skills Gap

A major new initiative to build a skilled workforce for Europe’s raw materials sector has been launched to support the EU’s industrial competitiveness and green and digital transitions.  The European Raw Materials Academy (ERMAcademy) will upskill and reskill more than 100,000 professionals across Europe over the next three years. The ERMAcademy will establish a pan-European … Leer más

Global partnerships drive justice results, says Eurojust’s Annual Report 2024

With criminal networks increasingly operating across continents and currencies, international judicial cooperation is more vital than ever. In 2024, Eurojust expanded its global partnerships, and will continue to do so, to deliver justice and protect communities, says the Agency’s Annual Report, published today. Over the past five years, Eurojust’s case workload has increased by more … Leer más

EIOPA surveys European insurers on their use of generative AI

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched a new survey today to assess the adoption of generative AI solutions across the EU’s insurance sector. The survey will gather insights both on the current state of implementation and future plans, as well as the governance frameworks that undertakings are developing to address the … Leer más

Putting EU resilience to the test: ENISA handbook on cyber stress testing

In recent years, the EU has been dedicating efforts towards strengthening resilience of critical infrastructure to achieve a high level of cybersecurity across the Union. In this direction, among the relevant EU legislation, the Cyber Solidarity Act supports such efforts by setting out measures to improve the EU’s capabilities to detect, prepare for and respond to … Leer más

As the voice of organised civil society, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plays a crucial role in shaping policies that impact social and economic aspects within the European Union. The EESC’s Section for Employment, Social Affairs and Citizenship (SOC) is preparing two key opinions: one will tackle the fight against poverty head-on, while the … Leer más