Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

26 June 2026

Message from Commissioner Šuica at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 – Heritage as the Soul of the Mare Nostrum

European Commission Speech Nicosia, 01 Jun 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, dear friends, I would have liked to join you in person at the European Heritage Policy Agora 2026 but due to unavoidable ins…

24 June 2026

Council and Parliament agree on digital declaration system for posted workers

The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on the regulation to facilitate the e-declaration of posted workers. The regulation will reduce the administrative burden for businesses by fully digitalising the submission of posting declarations and for national authorities by…

23 June 2026

Council and Parliament agree on measures to protect workers from exposure to hazardous substances

The EU Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on the sixth revision of the carcinogens, mutagens and reprotoxic substances directive (CMRD), which updates the rules on exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.

23 June 2026

Horizon Europe – EU Space Research Call 2025: 25 new projects ready for launch after completing Grant Agreement preparations

The call HORIZON-CL4-2025-02 (SPACE-HADEA) closed on 25 September 2025 and received 93 proposals. Following evaluations, 27 proposals were selected to receive a total EU contribution of €138.6 million.

23 June 2026

Press release – Deal to improve worker protection against exposure to dangerous chemicals

On Tuesday, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on new rules to improve EU standards protecting workers from exposure to certain dangerous substances.Committee on Employment and Social Affairs Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP

23 June 2026

Press release – EP leaders in Ireland ahead of the EU presidency

In Dublin, President Metsola and EP political group leaders discussed priorities and laid the groundwork for strong cooperation ahead of Ireland’s Council presidency from 1 July. Source : © European Union, 2026 – EP

23 June 2026

Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

23 June 2026

Spain: EIB Group and Banco Sabadell unlock €1 billion in financing for smaller businesses, including a component for security and defence projects

The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), comprising the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has invested €362.5 million in a Banco Sabadell securitisation. This will enable Banco Sabadell to unlock €975 million to finance the liquidity and investment needs…

23 June 2026

First AMLA Conference Recap: Key Moments and Insights

The recap of the AMLA conference is now available, featuring key insights, highlights, and videos from some of the event’s most memorable moments. Explore and relive the conversations that made AMLA 2026 a milestone event.

23 June 2026

Spain: Resonac Graphite Spain will receive EIB advice in order to accelerate its project to produce synthetic graphite used in electric batteries

The European Investment Bank (EIB), through its EIB Advisory services, has signed an agreement with Resonac Graphite Spain, a leading company for graphite electrode production, to deliver advice regarding the structuring and financing of its project to produce graphite for batteries.

Source: https://european-union.europa.eu/news-and-events/press-releases_en