Poland Hosts EIT’s Regional Innovation Booster Pilot to Help Close Europe’s Innovation Gap

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the Ministry of Economic Development and Technology of Poland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the EIT Regional Innovation Booster (EIT RIB) pilot in Poland.  This new cooperation is a significant step forward in strengthening innovation capacity across the EU by helping reduce regional … Leer más

Investigation Admiral: First convictions in Portugal for 23 defendants guilty of massive international VAT fraud

(Luxembourg, 12 May 2025) – On Friday, the Central Criminal Court of Lisbon (Portugal) convicted 10 individuals and 13 companies for their role in setting up and operating a fraudulent scheme, dedicated to the sale of electronic goods in the EU market, while evading the payment of VAT. This investigation, code-named Admiral, was first announced … Leer más

Remarks by Paschal Donohoe following the Eurogroup meeting of 12 May 2025

We started our meeting by welcoming the new Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister of Germany, Lars Klingbeil, who outlined the main economic priorities of the new German government. We continued with our biannual discussion with the chair of the Single Supervisory Mechanism, Claudia Buch, and the chair of the Single Resolution Board, Dominique Laboureix. They … Leer más

EIB Heura Foods is a startup based in Spain that produces 100% plant-based, sustainable and healthy food products with a focus on plant-based meat. The agreement will finance investments to boost Heura’s RD&I capabilities to produce new products in several categories. The agreement contributes to the EIB’s strategic priorities of supporting European innovation and the bioeconomy … Leer más

“Call me when you get there»: How a national tragedy led to a civic awakening

Última actualización Lunes, 12/05/2025 Two years ago, a tragedy shocked Greece. A passenger train and a freight train collided head-on, marking one of the deadliest rail disasters in modern European history. Greek society was about to change. On 28 February 2023, a couple of minutes before midnight, news broke out that a big railway crash … Leer más

Ukraine/Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on call for ceasefire

The EU remains steadfast in its commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, grounded in the principles of the UN Charter and international law and welcomes all efforts towards achieving such peace. We join Ukraine and international partners, including the United States, in calling for a full, unconditional ceasefire of at least … Leer más

Statement by President Costa and President von der Leyen on the election of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church

We sincerely congratulate His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as Pope and head of the Catholic Church. Millions of Europeans draw daily inspiration from the Church’s enduring commitment to peace, human dignity, and mutual understanding among nations. We are confident that Pope Leo XIV will use his voice on the global stage to promote … Leer más

Simplification of record-keeping obligation: EDPB and EDPS adopt letter to EU Commission

Brussels, 08 May – The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted a letter, addressed to the European Commission, on the upcoming proposal on the simplification of record-keeping obligation under the GDPR, amounting to a targeted amendment of Art. 30(5) GDPR. The joint letter replies to the letter … Leer más