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4.8 per cent of people in the EU aged 16 or over consumed alcohol every day, according to data from Eurostat, while the share of people who consumed alcohol every week was 19.2%, and 21.8% for those consuming every month.

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Delivering her annual 2026 State of the European Union address to the European Parliament Wednesday, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen opened the door for Canada to become the EU’s first-ever ‘associate member.

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The European Commission and the European University Institute are launching the Energy Regulation Academy (EnRA), a new EU-funded initiative designed to help national authorities translate electricity market reforms into practical results across all Member States.

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A new Affordable Housing Act, published by the European Commission, would support EU Member States and cities in addressing housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures.

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The EU Commission has set out its plan for a new European Innovation Act to help Europe’s most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe.