Commission welcomes political agreement on the progressive rollout of Europes New Digital Border System
The agreement allows the Entry/Exit System (EES) to be introduced, enhancing border management and addressing security issues like detecting overstayers and identity fraud. This system will speed up and secure border procedures for travelers.
More information is available in the press release.
(For more information: Markus Lammert - Tel: +32 2 296 75 33; Elettra Di Massa - Tel.: +32 2 298 21 61)
EU institutions reach agreement on macro-financial assistance for Egypt
The Parliament, the Council, and the Commission have agreed on a €4 billion assistance package for Egypt to support its macroeconomic and fiscal stability.
(For more information: Balazs Ujvari - Tel.: +32 2 295 45 78; Francisca Marçal Santos - Tel.: +32 2 299 72 36)
Formal adoption of Pandemic Agreement by the Commission
The World Health Organization adopted a new Pandemic Agreement to better address global health emergencies.
(For more information: Eva Hrnčířová – Tel.: +32 2 298 84 33; Anna Gray – Tel.: +32 2 298 08 73)
Nearly €1 billion awarded for renewable hydrogen development
The Commission selected 15 projects for renewable hydrogen production in the European Economic Area to reduce CO₂ emissions.
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen – Tel.: +32 2 295 75 01; Ana Crespo Parrondo – Tel.: +32 2 298 13 25)
Commission welcomes recommendations for a stronger EU budget
The European Citizens Panel made recommendations for the new long-term EU budget, focusing on environment, economic growth, and digital security.
(For more information: Balazs Ujvari – Tel.: +32 2295 45 78; Isabel Otero Barderas - Tel: +32 2 296 69 25)
Mayotte receives €24 million from EU Solidarity Fund for cyclone Chido recovery
After cyclone Chido, the Commission granted an advance to France for recovery efforts in Mayotte.
(For more information: Maciej Berestecki – Tel.: +32 229-66483; Isabel Arriaga e Cunha – Tel.: +32 229-52117)
Commission approves EU-UK Cooperation Agreement
The Commission adopted proposals for Council decisions to sign and conclude the EU-UK Cooperation Agreement.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)
€1.2 billion Dutch State aid scheme approved
The Commission approved a Dutch scheme to support industrial decarbonisation as part of the EUs climate neutrality goals.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Commission clears joint venture of Daimler Truck and Volvo
The European Commission approved the creation of a joint venture by Daimler Truck AG and Volvo.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)
Commission clears acquisition of Renewi by Macquarie and BCI
The European Commission approved the acquisition of Renewi plc by Macquarie Group Limited and British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Sara Simonini - Tel.: +32 2 298 33 67)