The Commission proposes the laws, enforces the rules and signs the cheques. We cover what it announces — directives entering into force, sanctions packages, funding decisions — and what each one actually changes, with a direct link to the original release. See also European Parliament.
EU intensifies push to phase out plastic bags and disposable plastics The European Commission released a briefing on International Plastic Bag Free Day, outlining renewed efforts to eliminate the use of plastic bags and disposable plastics across the European Union…
EU to impose temporary €3 customs duty on low-value cross-border parcels from July 2026 The European Commission announced that, starting 1 July 2026, a temporary customs duty of €3 will be levied on low-value parcels imported into the European Union…
EU Deploys Rescue Teams and Satellite Support for Venezuela Earthquake Response The European Commission announced a rapid EU-wide response to the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June. Eight EU member states are dispatching emergency assistance through the EU…
EU commits €3.2 billion budgetary support to Ukraine amid recovery conference At the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Gdańsk, President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the European Union’s commitment to standing by Ukraine, pledging continued support as Kyiv pursues recovery…
EU Extends Condolences Over Devastating Venezuelan Earthquakes The European Union’s leadership has extended condolences to the families of victims after a series of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. High Representative Kallas and Commissioners Síkela and Lahbib conveyed the EU’s solidarity with…
EU proposes measures to bolster response to evolving criminal landscape The European Commission has put forward a package of measures aimed at strengthening the European Union’s response to crime, describing the current criminal landscape as increasingly sophisticated, international, and digital.…
EU moves to simplify energy product rules and taxation to boost business and consumer support The European Commission announced a set of omnibus proposals aimed at simplifying EU rules on energy products and taxation. The package is designed to streamline…
EU unveils first tailor-made strategies for islands and coastal communities The European Commission has introduced its first bespoke strategies aimed at supporting European Union islands and coastal communities. The new plans are designed to recognize the specific challenges and opportunities…
EU leaders tackle global imbalances, security threats, and digital safeguards European leaders convened to address a range of pressing international and internal concerns, centering on persistent global economic imbalances and overcapacity, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and…
EU bathing water report: most coastal and inland areas marked as ‘excellent’ quality The European Commission has released its latest bathing water report, showing that the majority of coastal waters and inland bathing sites across the EU are classified as…
