A summary of our local activities in 2026
The EU stands united in its solidarity with Ukraine and will continue to support Ukraine and its people
NextGenerationEU is a more than €800 billion temporary recovery instrument to help repair the immediate economic and social damage brought about by the coronavirus pandemic
In a changing world with new challenges, the European Union is focused on staying competitive and prosperous. We're working hard to maintain our leadership globally and to make sure we have control over our own future. Therefore Europe needs to look further ahead and set out how to remain...
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The European Commission is reacting on the immediate needs of communities in Colombia and is providing €2.1 million in life-saving assistance.
Tomorrow, new rules on the design, production, collection, and end-of-life treatment of vehicles will enter into force to strengthen circularity in the automotive sector and support Europe's strategic autonomy.
On 3rd of August, the European Union received €1.4 billion in windfall profits generated by the interest on the cash balances originating from immobilised assets of the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) held by Central Securities Depositories (CSDs).
Today, the European Commission completed the final legal steps to establish the Scaleup Europe Fund, which will start boosting Europe's scaleup companies to grow faster and compete globally with a target of €5 billion.
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Get the facts on some of the most common myths circulating about the EU.
Europe's strength lies in its people! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Larnaca to celebrate Europe Day 2026. Watch highlights from the day here.
The EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community has contributed to education, economic development, cultural heritage, and reconciliation efforts across Cyprus, bringing communities closer together and investing in the future.
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Ireland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2026, from 1 July to 31 December 2026.
Costas Kadis, European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
A network of EU local councillors, working together to communicate on EU-related topics
On 18 July 2024, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who was elected for a second mandate, presented to the European Parliament her Political Guidelines for the next European Commission 2024-2029.