The European Commission is stepping up support for EU Member States’ counter-drone capabilities with an additional €130 million under the EU’s Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI).
Ahead of World Heart Day and to mark the launch of the first-ever EU Screening Week, the European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Council Recommendation on cardiovascular health checks.
The EU’s Council of member states has approved five defence projects under the European Defence Projects of Common Interest to strengthen Europe’s defence readiness and industrial capacity.
The number of fatal work-related accidents in the EU was 3,367 in 2024, an increase of 1.4% (45 deaths) compared with 2023, according to Eurostat figures released today.
An independent panel of experts has recommended the Maltese city of Victoria as European Capital of Culture for 2031, set to share the title for 2031 with a city in Spain to be announced in December.
The EU Commission is proposing a common rating scheme for Europe’s data centres aiming to increase transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe’s energy system.
The EU and the Philippines have reached ‘substantial agreement’ in negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement, looking to deepen economic ties between the EU and another strategic, fast-growing partner in South-east Asia.
