BEAK UAV drone made by Origin Robotics - Photo by Gints Ivuskans © European Union 2025

The European Commission has presented a plan to counter the increasing security threats posed by drones across the EU, focusing on civilian internal security and developing a competitive European drone market.

The Autumn 2025 edition of the SMEunited EU Craft and SME Barometer reports a cautious but steady improvement in the business environment for small and medium-sized enterprises across the European Union.

The EU has outlined a new global climate and energy vision, an international strategy to secure Europe’s place in global markets, focused on delivering mutual economic benefits, decarbonisation and energy security.

The European Commission has signalled it is looking at a revision of the EU’s 2014 Public Procurement Directives as part of its strategic agenda to boost Europe’s competitiveness and economic security.