Croatia: EPPO conducts investigative measures in probe into abuse of position and authority at Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs

Croatian version below (Luxembourg, 8 April 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Zagreb (Croatia) and  the Office for the Suppression of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) are jointly carrying out urgent evidence collecting activities today, in an investigation into possible illegal use of funds at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. … Leer más

Combatting unfair trading practices in the agrifood supply chain: Council agrees position on new rules for cross-border enforcement

Today member states’ representatives in the Special Committee on Agriculture (SCA) approved the Council’s negotiating mandate on a regulation concerning new rules aimed at combatting  cross-border unfair trading practices in the agricultural and food supply chain. Czesław Siekierski, Polish Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Main elements of the proposal The proposal aims to set … Leer más

EIB EIB lends €70 million to municipal utility SIA Rīgas ūdens to improve and expand Latvian capital’s water-supply network. Project to reduce drinking-water seepages and bolster environmental protection. New financing deal coincides with opening of EIB Group’s first office in Latvia. The Latvian capital Riga will upgrade and expand its water-supply network with the help … Leer más

EIOPA launches Europe-wide liquidity stress test of occupational pension funds

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched its fifth stress test of occupational pension funds in Europe. The 2025 exercise probes the sector’s sensitivity to rapid movements in yield curves and focuses on liquidity risks in light of recent years’ market episodes underlining their relevance for long-term institutional investors, especially those exposed … Leer más

EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign

EEA launches ‘Our environment : Our future’ campaign Press releasePublished 07 Apr 2025 ImageAna Skobe, Environment & Me /EEA Share Do you have a story to share about how you made a positive difference, improving our environment and helping to build a more sustainable future? Then why not submit it and take part in the … Leer más

Previsiones: 7 a 20 de abril de 2025

Síntesis de los principales temas y actos en el Consejo de la UE y en el Consejo Europeo durante la próxima quincena. Consejo de Asuntos Exteriores (Comercio), 7 de abril de 2025 El Consejo de Asuntos Exteriores, en su configuración de Comercio, mantendrá un cambio de impresiones sobre las relaciones comerciales entre la UE y … Leer más

EU-Central Asia Summit: EIB Global expands strategic investments in sustainable projects

EIB At the EU-Central Asia Summit, EIB Global signed four memorandums of understanding with partners in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to support EU Global Gateway priorities. With these agreements, the EIB will provide €365 million for sustainable transport, water management, and climate resilience projects. The EIB has signed a Host Country Agreement with Uzbekistan, making it … Leer más

Become a facilitator at “GEN Z and new generation of European volunteers” event

Última actualización Viernes, 04/04/2025 SALTO European Solidarity Corps is looking for a facilitator under 30 – preferable a former volunteer – for the “GEN Z and New Generation of European Volunteers” event, taking place on 26–31 Oct 2025, in Brussels, Belgium. Deadline to apply is 7 April. The “GEN Z and the New Generation of … Leer más

Fondos de recuperación de la UE: oportunidad perdida para la transición digital

Todos los Estados miembros asignaron al menos el 20 % de los fondos de recuperación otorgados tras la pandemia a inversiones digitales. Los fondos no se destinaron de forma prioritaria a resolver las principales necesidades digitales. Debido al carácter general y discordante de los indicadores de progreso no se conoce con certeza el impacto del MRR … Leer más