Bankruptcies of businesses in the EU increased by 5.7% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the first quarter, while registrations decreased by 0.5%.
The European Union and Switzerland have signed an agreement on Switzerland’s participation in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and the Euratom Research & Training (R&T) programme.
Grants of more than €358 million have been awarded to 132 projects across Europe under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environment and climate action, covering the circular economy, clean energy and restoration of natural habitats.
Twenty-one airlines have committed to change their practices regarding environmental claims that were considered misleading following dialogue with the EU Commission and national consumer protection authorities.
Total expenditure on social protection benefits in the EU reached €4,925 billion in 2024, according to early estimates, with Finland spending most as a percentage of GDP at 32.5 per cent of GDP.
A comprehensive transport package adopted by the Commission will accelerate the roll-out of Europe’s high-speed rail network and boost investment in renewable and low-carbon fuels for the aviation and waterborne sectors.
The EU Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into whether Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq breached EU competition rules by coordinating their conduct in the sector for listing, trading and clearing of financial derivatives in the European Economic Area.
