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Remarks by Commissioner Jørgensen at the press conference of the Energy Council
European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 26 Jun 2026 Thank you very much and let me start by congratulating the Presidency on your hard work and the very impressive results that you have managed to achieve. Yo...
Daily News 26 / 06 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 EU deploys emergency assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes The European Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela...
Commissioner Tzitzikostas delivers a Speech at the "Prague–Berlin–Copenhagen: First EU pilot project for new international rail connections"
European Commission Speech Berlin, 26 Jun 2026 Meine Damen und Herren Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be with you in Berlin, on this historic day for Europe's railways. Today, we celebrate ...
Commission proposes to extend temporary protection of people fleeing Ukraine for an additional year
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 Today, the Commission is proposing to extend for an additional year the temporary protection for people fleeing Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, while taking into account Ukraine's overall ability to defend itself. By doing so, the Commission reinforces its unwavering commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes.
Commission approves State aid for Romania's investment and development bank
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare S.A. (‘BID').
New analysis on the EU's most threatening criminal networks
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 Today, the European Commission, Europol and the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU are presenting a new Europol analysis of the EU's most threatening criminal networks.
Commission opens investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Sanofi regarding the promotion of a flu vaccine for vulnerable patients
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Sanofi has breached EU competition rules by carrying out a communication campaign that disparages the only rival flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients with risk factors.
First-ever EU tripartite agreement signed to boost energy storage
European Commission Press release Brussels, 26 Jun 2026 The European Commission has rallied a number of EU energy ministers, storage developers and manufacturers, renewable energy developers, energy-consuming industries and financial institutions around the first-ever EU tripartite agreement on energy storage.
Remarks by Commissioner Hoekstra at the ENVI Council
European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 25 Jun 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, Very good evening, I have been thanking you more often for your tenacity. Thank you very much for being here. This morning at the doorstep...
EU steps up support for Ukraine's defence, recovery and reconstruction at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026
European Commission Press release Gdańsk, 26 Jun 2026 At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026, co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine in Gdańsk, President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the European Union will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine, supporting its reforms, strengthening its institutions, and helping build a resilient and prosperous future. Just ten days after the historic decision to open the first cluster of Ukraine's accession negotiations, the conference marked another step in the European Union's support for Ukraine's recovery, defence a