Latest news from EU institutions and bodies

26 August 2026

VC Academy 2026

Applications are now open for VC Academy Cohort 7, a programme led by EIT Community Supernovas in partnership with BackFund, an experienced venture capital firm headquartered in Madrid.Designed for women in early-stage venture and investment roles, VC Academy helps participants strengthen their…

26 August 2026

Daily News 26 / 08 / 2026

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 Aug 2026 Romania receives first €2.5 billion payment under SAFE defence instrument Today, Romania received its first payment of €2.5 billion under the Security Action fo…

26 August 2026

​The EBA consults on draft technical standards on institutions’ operational risk management

​The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a public consultation on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) specifying the operational risk management framework that institutions must have in place as per Article 323 of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR3). The draft RTS set out…

26 August 2026

Commission sends Statement of Objections over proposed joint venture between UPM and Sappi

European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Aug 2026 The European Commission has informed UPM-Kymmene Corporation (‘UPM’) and Sappi Limited (‘Sappi’) of its preliminary view that its proposed joint venture may restrict competition in the markets for different types of communication paper, which…

25 August 2026

Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal

European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Michal, on 25 August 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. The meeting is part of President Costa’s annual “Tour des Capitales”.

25 August 2026

OECD-EU Research and Development Careers Survey 2026

The OECD and the European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation have joined forces to develop a new international survey of personnel working in research and development.

25 August 2026

Opening address by Commissioner Šuica on the “Current Issues in the European Union and the Priorities of the Republic of Croatia” at the Conference of Ambassadors, Consuls General, Consuls and Military Attachés of the Republic of Croatia

European Commission Govor Zagreb, 25 Aug 2026 Poštovane ekscelencije, dame i gospodo, Zadovoljstvo je biti ovdje, među toliko prijatelja i poznanika.   Dragi Gordane, hvala ti što si nas i ove godine okupio…

25 August 2026

Kazakhstan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the outcome of parliamentary elections

25 August 2026

Press statement by President Costa following the meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico

European Council President, António Costa, had a meeting with Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, on 25 August 2026, in Bratislava, Slovakia. The meeting is part of President Costa’s annual “Tour des Capitales”.

25 August 2026

eu-LISA publishes its Annual Activity Report 2025

eu-LISA has published its Annual Activity Report 2025, providing an overview of a milestone year for the Agency and the continued development of the EU’s digital architecture for border management, migration, security and justice.

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