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

2026 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen

Joint statement by Executive Vice-President Virkkunen, High Representative Kallas and Commissioner McGrath ahead of International Day of Democracy

Next Wednesday 16 September, at 10:00 Cyprus time, President Ursula von der Leyen will deliver her second State of the Union address of the current mandate.

Today, the European Commission adopted the 2026 EU Aid Programme for the Turkish Cypriot community, providing €34 million to support socio-economic development and facilitate the reunification process in Cyprus.

Today, the European Commission renews and strengthens the framework for the European Capitals of Culture beyond 2033, applying the lessons of more than 40 years of experience into the programme's next generation.

The Commission today proposed the Affordable Housing Act to support Member States and cities address housing affordability and availability in areas facing the greatest pressures.

On her visit to Nuuk, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package, to be invested in and with Greenland this year and the next.

The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the winners of its latest Starting Grant competition, awarding €705 million to 421 early-career researchers across Europe.