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Daily News 24 / 07 / 2026

European Commission Daily news Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 Commission preliminary finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to ensure safe accounts for minors Today, the European Commission sent TikTok...

Questions and answers on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia

European Commission Questions and answers Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 ENERGY MEASURES What energy measures are included in the package? Curbing Russia's energy export revenues is the most effective way to inflict significant costs...

Commission proposes more than €410,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed car industry workers in Finland

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €410,310 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 235 workers dismissed by Valmet Automotive in Finland.

Commission approves €54 million Luxembourgish State aid for road and rail transport firms facing increased fuel prices

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 The European Commission has approved a €54 million Luxembourgish State aid scheme to support road transport and rail freight companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis.

Commission invites comments on draft new rescue and restructuring State aid guidelines

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft of new Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial undertakings in difficulty (‘Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines'). The new version will align the existing Guidelines with current social, market and technological conditions. The Commission invites Member States and all other interested parties to comment on the draft by 4 September 2026.

Solidarity with Ukraine

European Commission Factsheet Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 Solidarity with Ukraine Solidarity with Ukraine

Commission preliminary finds TikTok in breach of Digital Services Act for failing to ensure safe accounts for minors

European Commission Press release Brussels, 24 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission sent TikTok preliminary findings indicating that TikTok accounts of minors do not meet the safety standards required under the Digital Services Act (DSA).

EU adopts 21st package of sanctions against Russia

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jul 2026 Today, the European Commission welcomes the adoption by EU Member States of the 21st package of sanctions against Russia. The package further restricts Russia's ability to fund its illegal war and to carry out attacks on Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Speech by Commissioner Kubilius at “EU Defense Night”

European Commission Speech Washington, DC, 24 Jul 2026 Good evening, It's always great to be back in America and to be here among friends: friends of Europe, friends of defence. Friends of football. The World Cup is...

Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a renewed Interim Regulation to detect child sexual abuse online

European Commission Press release Brussels, 23 Jul 2026 The Commission welcomes today's adoption by the Council of a proposal to reinstate the interim derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. Today's Council adoption includes the amendments that the European Parliament adopted in its vote on 9 July. The Commission has already given a positive opinion to the Parliament's amendments.