Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/484 concerning restrictive measures in view of Türkiye’s unauthorised drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean

On 11 March 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/4841. The Decision removes one entry from the list of persons subject to restrictive measures. Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia align themselves with this Council Decision. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European … Leer más

26-27 March 2025 European Commission – Charlemagne building (Alcide De Gasperi room) Web stream click here   AGENDA   Debates Thursday 27 March 2025 at 9:00 De-polarising societies – Key Take-aways of Civil Society Week 2025 with Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection, Brikena Xhomaqi, Co-chair of the … Leer más

EIB EIB Group further expands eligibilities for security and defence investments EIB to double investment into Critical Raw Materials, under new initiative The European Investment Bank (EIB) today agreed a series of measures to further boost investment in security and defence and critical raw materials. The EIB’s Board of Directors also approved a total of … Leer más

Cybersecurity Standardisation Conference 2025: Paving the Way for a Safer Digital Europe

The hybrid event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and experts to discuss the evolving landscape of EU cybersecurity legislation and its implications for standardisation. Continuing the tradition of success from previous years, the ninth edition of the conference attracted over 200 on-site attendees and 1500 online participants.   The conference, titled «European Standardisation Supporting … Leer más

Germany: First conviction in EPPO investigation cluster Midas

(Luxembourg, 20 March 2025) – The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Munich (Germany) has secured the first convictions in the EPPO investigation cluster Midas, a large-scale VAT fraud case spanning 17 countries and involving an estimated damage of €195 million. On 18 March, the Landshut Regional Court (Landgericht Landshut) sentenced two individuals for organised VAT … Leer más

©Andrey Metelev/ Unsplash EIB set for loan of 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) for Orlen to finance investment programme of its electricity supplier Energa Operator and improve and expand Poland’s electricity network Loan to make Polish power grid more reliable and green, bolstering customer service, climate action and energy independence Loan marks third and … Leer más

Bye-bye, Daylight Saving Time: A Dream Come True?

Última actualización Jueves, 20/03/2025 Imagine a world without Daylight Saving Time (DST) – no more clock changes, just uninterrupted weekends and well-rested Monday mornings. What will that look like? It’s a Saturday evening in early March or November. You’re comfortable reading with your favourite book or watching a popular show. You fall asleep without any … Leer más

ELA study reveals significant challenges for posted third-country nationals (TCNs) in the EU

The European Labour Authority has released a new study analysing the experiences of third-country nationals (TCNs) posted in the EU, focusing on Poland, Portugal, and Slovenia as case study countries. The research maps contracting chains, recruitment patterns, and enforcement challenges, providing insights to help ELA and stakeholders better target operational activities.    The study is based … Leer más

El plan de la UE contribuyó sustancialmente a colmar el déficit de inversión, aunque no cumplió plenamente su objetivo.

El FEIE proporciona un gran volumen de financiación tras la caída de la inversión provocada por la crisis financiera de 2007–2008. No se alcanzó plenamente el objetivo de 500 000 millones de euros de inversiones adicionales en la economía real. Las inversiones notificadas al final de 2022 estaban sobrestimadas en un 26 %. El Fondo Europeo para Inversiones … Leer más