Emergency support of €15 million to farmers in Czechia, Slovenia and Germany
Yesterday, the Commissions proposal to allocate €15 million from the agricultural reserve was endorsed by Member States. This funding aids farmers in Czechia, Slovenia, and Germany hit by severe weather and disease outbreaks. Czechia will receive €7.4 million, Slovenia €2.9 million, and Germany €4.8 million. National funds may complement support for weather-related events by up to 200%. Aid distribution must be completed by end of 2025. More details in our press release.
Choose Europe for Science attracts top research talent
The EU aims to be the top destination for researchers. Today, Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva presents over 60 funding schemes supporting research careers. The €500 million Choose Europe initiative proposes new ERA Chairs with €230 million funding. Details will be available on the EURAXESS platform.
Commission seeks views on the use of data to develop Artificial Intelligence
The Commission is gathering feedback on data usage in AI to inform the Data Union Strategy, aimed at building interoperable datasets for AI. Stakeholders can provide input until 18 July. Further details are available here.
Europe marks first European Day of Safe Travel Abroad
The EU celebrates the inaugural European Day of Safe Travel Abroad, emphasizing consular protection rights for citizens traveling outside the EU. More information on Consular protection under EU law.
Commission welcomes co-legislators agreement to maintain current liquidity rules, strengthening EU financial markets
The European Parliament supports maintaining current liquidity rules to ensure competitiveness and market liquidity. The agreement is now final and will soon be published in the Official Journal.
The Commission approves a new geographical indication for Portugal
Sal de Rio Maior / Flor de Sal de Rio Maior joins the register of Protected Designations of Origin, produced using traditional methods in Rio Maior, Portugal. More information on the eAmbrosia database.
Commission finds Finnish soft drinks tax does not involve State aid
The Commission concludes Finlands soft drinks tax reform does not constitute State aid. The tax is designed with non-discriminatory parameters and aligns with EU rules. Details are available under case number SA.104131 in the State aid register.
Commission clears the acquisition of Kee Safety by Inflexion and 65EP
The acquisition of Kee Safety by Inflexion and 65EP has been approved, with no competition concerns identified. More information is available under case number M.11983.
Commission clears acquisition of GBSY by Carnival, RCCL and MCS
The acquisition of GBSY by Carnival, RCCL, and MSC has been approved, with limited impact on the European Economic Area. More details under case number M.11896.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commissioner Dombrovskis in Riga for high-level conference on investment and security in the Baltics
Commissioner Dombrovskis will attend a conference in Riga to discuss investment and security in the Baltics, highlighting EU support for economic resilience.
Commissioner Hoekstra in Greece to discuss progress on climate action, adaptation, taxation, and competitiveness
Commissioner Hoekstra will visit Greece to discuss climate action and EU initiatives to enhance competitiveness and resilience. Meetings with key stakeholders are planned.
Europes Beating Cancer Plan supports millions of patients around EU but inequalities persist
The European Commission hosts events during the European Week Against Cancer to address socio-economic inequalities and progress in cancer care. The Cancer Plan has provided substantial support across the EU.