Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

17 July 2026

Forward look: 20 July – 2 August 2026

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.

17 July 2026

The Single Resolution Board welcomes the European Commission’s “Communication on the Competitiveness of the Banking Sector and the Single Market in Banking”

From a crisis management perspective, the SRB appreciates the report’s comprehensive approach, blending simplification with measures to foster market integration, from deposit insurance to liquidity in resolution. This aligns with the SRB view that competitiveness is best fostered not only by…

17 July 2026

Remarks by Commissioner Albuquerque at the press conference on the Report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector

European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for your presence. Today, the Commission is presenting its report on the competitiveness of the banking sect…

17 July 2026

“Ukraine has become a net security provider for Europe”: President von der Leyen unveils new defence partnership with Kyiv

European Commission News Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July for her eleventh wartime visit to Ukraine, where she was awarded the inaugural Order of Europe, a n…

17 July 2026

Russian military-industrial complex: EU agrees six listings related to deadly strikes on Kyiv

The Council imposed restrictive measures on one individual and five entities, that are part of the Russian military-industrial complex, and are involved in drone manufacturing.  

17 July 2026

The EBA publishes its final draft technical standards on material acquisitions, material transfers, mergers and divisions under the Capital Requirements Directive

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Implementing Technical Standards (ITSs) on material acquisitions, transfers of assets or liabilities, mergers and divisions involving credit institutions or (mixed) financial holding…

17 July 2026

EDPB calls for legal basis for cross-regulatory information sharing

Dublin, 17 July– At a high-level meeting in Dublin on 16 and 17 July 2026, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) called for a clear legal basis for the sharing of information among regulators with different competences. The Board also discussed how to further expand efforts to support a…

17 July 2026

Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to boost drone and counter-drone technology

European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 The European Commission officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance during the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv. The Alliance will help the EU and Ukraine work more closely on developing and using drones and systems to stop…

17 July 2026

Daily News 17 / 07 / 2026

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Commission registers two European Citizens’ Initiatives on education and housing Today, the European Commission registered two European Citizens’ Initiatives (E…

17 July 2026

Seedbed Venture Catalyst Call for Startups

This call is for startup teams created by the Venture Builders in the Seedbed Venture Catalyst programmeThis call provides funding to support founders who have reached a point in their venture-building journey where they need external financial support to overcome hurdles and blockages that are…

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