European Commission urges Member States to fully adopt nursing qualification recognition rules
Today, the European Commission initiated infringement procedures by formally notifying 14 Member States for not fully reporting their measures to incorporate Directive (EU) 2024/505 into national law. The directive simplifies the recognition of Romanian diplomas obtained before EU accession. Member States now have two months to respond, or the Commission may issue a reasoned opinion.
EU Commission leads in regulatory transparency among OECD members
According to the OECD Regulatory Policy Outlook 2025, the European Commission ranks first for transparency and stakeholder engagement. A conference on this topic takes place today.
Commission welcomes political agreement on compulsory licensing
The Commission welcomes the agreement on new rules for compulsory licensing as part of the EU crisis response toolkit.
European Vaccine Hub to enhance health preparedness
The European Vaccine Hub, opened in Siena, will accelerate and integrate EU vaccine development.
New digital hub for Europes nuclear industry
The JRCs new modelling hub offers reliable nuclear models and data.
EU advances in nature protection, but bird and insect losses persist
Nearly half of the actions in the EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 are completed, but biodiversity continues to decline.
Commission publishes benchmarking to combat deforestation
The Commission published the first benchmark list to categorize countries by deforestation risk.
Recommendations to tackle transport poverty
The Commission adopted recommendations to address transport poverty across the EU.
Commission approves new geographical indication for Finland
The Commission added Savolainen mustikkakukko to the register of Protected Geographical Indications.
European Investment Fund invests €40 million in defense and security tech fund
The EIF invests €40 million in Keens European Defence and Security Tech Fund.
Commission approves €78 million increase for Dutch state aid scheme
The Commission approved a €78 million increase for a Dutch scheme to reduce nitrogen deposition.
Commission approves Lithuanian support for multifunctional complex
The Commission approved support for a multifunctional complex in Vilnius.