Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

The EU issued a statement welcoming the agreement on the first phase of the Comprehensive Plan to end the Gaza conflict, which secures an immediate ceasefire and the release of all hostages, and commits to supporting its full implementation, including humanitarian aid, stabilisation, and the two…

Overview of the main subjects to be discussed at meetings of the Council of the EU over the next two weeks and upcoming media events.

Weekly schedule of President António Costa, 13 – 19 October 2025.

In a significant boost to energy and water security in Central Asia, the European Union together with partners announced new investments in hydropower infrastructure in Central Asia. Particularly, the Kambarata-1 hydropower plant megaproject in Kyrgyzstan marked noticeable progress, with a total of…

On World Mental Health Day, we look at the European Commission’s swift action to address the mental health needs of Ukrainian people displaced by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

Who are the changemakers transforming Europe’s future? Save the Date for the EIT Innovation Awards 2025, celebrating Europe’s brightest innovators on 25 November in Budapest; the event will also be available to watch online. Empowering Europe’s Startup Ecosystem: From Local Ideas to Global Impact…

For the first time, the Innovation Fund will launch an auction to decarbonise industrial process heat, awarding subsidies linked to carbon abatement and paving the way for the future Industrial Decarbonisation Bank.

HaDEA has published new open calls for proposals covering nine topics outlined in the 2025 EU4Health Work Programme and based on DG SANTE policy priorities.

The Brain Innovation Days 2025 are taking place on 15-16 October in Brussels. This fifth edition will welcome two projects funded under the Horizon Europe ‘Health’ programme and managed by HaDEA that are contributing to improving the mental health and wellbeing of EU citizens.