Investigation ‘Fuel family’: EPPO seizes €20 million from criminal gang dedicated to VAT fraud

(Luxembourg, 23 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bologna, Naples and Rome (Italy) today seized assets worth €20 million, including a tourism resort and over 150 properties, following an investigation code-named ‘Fuel family’ into a criminal gang alleged to have imported fuel to the Italian market while systematically evading VAT.   At … Leer más

Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe will represent the Eurogroup at the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington, DC

President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe, will be in Washington this week to attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group. As President of the Eurogroup, Minister Donohoe will participate in the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting as well as in a range of IMF … Leer más

Informe anual del CEPD de 2024: proteger los datos personales en un panorama cambiante

Bruselas, 23 de abril – El Comité Europeo de Protección de Datos (CEPD) ha publicado su informe anual de 2024. El informe ofrece una visión general del trabajo del CEPD realizado en 2024 y reflexiona sobre hitos importantes, como la adopción de la estrategia 2024-2027, el aumento de los dictámenes de coherencia del artículo 64, apartado 2, … Leer más

EIB EIB Advisory assists Growthfund in assessing climate risks for key ports in Greece. EIB provides targeted advisory services as part of its commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments. Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) will help ports protect against potential climate-change related hazards. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide advisory support to Growthfund, Greece’s … Leer más

EU Youth Report 2024: Looking at how youth are shaping the future

Última actualización Miércoles, 23/04/2025 The EU Youth Report 2024 is out, and it’s more than a bunch of stats: it’s a snapshot of how young Europeans are thriving, learning, and making their mark. Released by the European Commission, the EU Youth Report 2024 highlights the progress made between 2022 and 2024 under the EU Youth … Leer más

World Bank EIB Global commits $60 million to Climate Investment Strategy of LeapFrog Investments alongside World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation on margins of Spring Meetings in Washington. LeapFrog aims to deploy $500 million for green technologies in Africa and Asia. Other partners include the World Bank Group’s International Finance Corporation, Singaporean investment firm Temasek … Leer más

European Youth Goals Awards 2025 Now Open for Nominations

Última actualización Viernes, 18/04/2025 Are you part of a youth team that has implemented a project supporting the European Youth Goals? We want to celebrate your efforts! Don’t miss the chance to share your innovative solutions, gain recognition, and inspire others. Apply now and be part of the movement toward a better Europe for young … Leer más

New European Bauhaus Enters Next Phase with EIT Support and Published Roadmap

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) continues to support the New European Bauhaus (NEB) as a flagship European Commission initiative for sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetic innovation. Through its dynamic Community NEB, the EIT supports projects that integrate art, design, science, and innovation to tackle real-world societal challenges. The recently published NEB Facility roadmap for … Leer más

Investigation ‘Nimmersatt’: EPPO clamps down on criminal organisation smuggling hazardous salvage cars from US

10 arrests, including suspected ringleader. Searches in 10 countries (Luxembourg, 16 April 2025) – In an action led by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Berlin (Germany) and Vilnius (Lithuania), 1 000 police and tax and customs officers carried out 200 searches in ten countries, in a probe into a criminal organisation importing salvage … Leer más

Investment simplification: Council agrees position on the ‘Invest EU’ regulation to boost EU competitiveness

Member states’ representatives (Coreper) approved today the Council’s position (‘negotiating mandate’) on one of the Commission’s proposals to simplify EU rules and thus boost EU competitiveness. This proposal aims to increase the EU’s investment capacity to mobilise around €50 billion in additional public and private investments in support of certain EU policies, notably related to … Leer más