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Daily News 20 / 07 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act Today, the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its o...
Commission sends Statements of Objections to several companies and trade associations in suspected construction chemicals cartel
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 The European Commission has informed several manufacturers of construction chemicals active in France, Germany and Spain as well as three national trade associations, of its preliminary view that they have breached EU antitrust rules by colluding to increase prices in the supply of chemicals for cement, concrete and mortar.
Commission provides clarity on how to effectively implement EU rules to reduce methane emissions
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 The conflict in the Middle East has forced the EU to compete for supplies on global oil and gas markets, which have seen a significant reduction in supply and increased prices.
Questions and answers on a set of recommendations to implement the EU Methane Regulation
European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 What is the Commission recommending to Member States to implement the EU Methane Regulation? The European Commission has adopted two recommendations (one on com...
Commission fines AliExpress €550 million for breaching the Digital Services Act
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million for breaching its obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to diligently assess and mitigate risks relating to the sale of illegal, unsafe or counterfeit products on its e-commerce platform. The Commission has ordered the platform to take action.
Commission endorses Latvia's €617 million Social Climate Plan
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 The European Commission endorsed Latvia's Social Climate Plan — the third national plan approved under the new Social Climate Fund. Using carbon pricing revenues, the Fund ensures a fair and inclusive clean transition for vulnerable citizens and businesses.
Commission publishes guidelines on transparency obligations for providers and deployers of certain AI systems
European Commission Press release Brussels, 20 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission published guidelines to assist providers and deployers of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in meeting the AI Act's transparency obligations, which start to apply on 2 August 2026.
Remarks by Commissioner Albuquerque at the press conference on the Report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
European Commission Speech Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for your presence. Today, the Commission is presenting its report on the competitiveness of the banking sect...
"Ukraine has become a net security provider for Europe": President von der Leyen unveils new defence partnership with Kyiv
European Commission News Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July for her eleventh wartime visit to Ukraine, where she was awarded the inaugural Order of Europe, a n...
Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance to boost drone and counter-drone technology
European Commission Press release Brussels, 17 Jul 2026 The European Commission officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance during the third EU-Ukraine Defence Industry Forum in Kyiv. The Alliance will help the EU and Ukraine work more closely on developing and using drones and systems to stop hostile drones. It is part of wider EU efforts to strengthen Europe's defence in this fast-changing area.