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EU advances key priorities on children's online rights, climate, security, humanitarian aid and global partnerships at the UN General Assembly

Today, the European Commission announced €505 million in financial support for Lebanon for 2026 and 2027, the second half of the €1 billion support package announced by President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Beirut in May 2024.

Today, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at a high‑level pledging event in New York.

Remarks by Commissioner Kadis on the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System

The European Commission proposed today a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system.

The EU Customs Reform has entered into force, marking the start of a better, smarter and simpler customs system across the EU.

According to the latest Eurobarometer survey, 95% of Europeans consider agriculture and rural areas important for Europe's future, while 93% say that securing a stable food supply for the EU is crucial.

Today, on the eve of the European Week of Sport 2026, the European Commission published the sixth Eurobarometer on sport and physical activity. The survey shows an increase in physical activity levels across the European Union compared to the last survey published in 2022.

An EU-funded solar power plant at the New Nicosia Wastewater Treatment Plant (NNWWTP) in Mia Millia/Haspolat has been connected to the electricity system, marking a major milestone in efforts to improve the energy sustainability of one of Nicosia’s key bicommunal infrastructure facilities.

Today, the European Commission has adopted the EU KIDS Act to enhance the online safety of children throughout the Union.