advertentieCommission endorses Croatias sixth payment request for €835.6 million under the NextGenerationEU
Today, the European Commission has positively assessed Croatias sixth payment request for €835.6 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, a key component of NextGenerationEU.
The Commission concluded that Croatia has met the 15 milestones and 11 targets set for this grant and loan instalment.
The funds will enhance health services, combat corruption, develop geothermal energy and hydrogen, improve water management, and bolster disaster resilience. Additional measures include upgrading healthcare technology and new regulations for state-owned enterprises.
A press release is available online.
(For more information: Maciej Berestecki – Tel.: + 32 229-96302; Isabel Arriaga e Cunha – Tel.: 32 229-52117)
Over €3 million of EU support for 915 dismissed workers in Germany after partial factory closure
Workers affected by the closure of Goodyears Fulda site and a partial shutdown in Hanau will receive over €3 million in EU support to assist 915 workers in finding new jobs, funded by the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF). This funding will cover career counseling, reskilling, and job placement services.
Executive Vice-President for Social Rights and Skills, Roxana Mînzatu, stated: “EU support is crucial for workers losing jobs in clusters, especially in regions with similar skill sets, like the automotive sector undergoing significant changes.”
Since 2007, the EGF has supported over 172,000 people across 20 Member States.
More information available in a press release.
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen – Tel.: +32 2 295 75 01; Quentin Cortès – Tel.: +32 291 32 83)
Commission paves the way for Moldova to join the Creative Europe programme
Moldova is set to join Creative Europe, the EU programme for cultural sectors, starting January 1, 2026. The Commission approved the agreement for Moldovas participation.
This agreement will be signed on September 2, allowing Moldovan organizations to collaborate with EU counterparts in cultural initiatives.
Creative Europe is vital for enhancing cultural resilience across Europe.
The agreement will apply provisionally until ratified by Moldova.
(For more information: Anna-Kaisa Itkonen – Tel.: +32 2 295 75 01; Quentin Cortès – Tel.: +32 291 32 83)
Commission opens in-depth State aid investigation into Polish support to MAN Trucks for factory capacity extension
The Commission is investigating Polands investment aid to MAN Trucks for expanding its factory in Niepołomice to determine compliance with EU State aid regulations.
The assessment will weigh the aids economic benefits against its impact on competition.
A press release is available online.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Commission approves €36 million Danish State aid scheme to boost use of sustainable aviation fuel
The Commission has approved a €36 million Danish initiative to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for domestic flights, aligning with EU climate goals.
This scheme encourages airlines in Denmark to utilize SAF, aiming for at least 40% SAF usage on selected routes.
Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera remarked: “This scheme supports sustainable aviation by enhancing SAF use beyond current mandates.”
A press release is available online.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Commission approves €300 million Swedish strategic reserve to support security of electricity supply
The Commission approved a €300 million strategic reserve in Sweden to ensure electricity supply during emergencies, effective until 2035.
This mechanism compensates resources held off-market for emergencies, particularly during winter months.
Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera stated: “This capacity mechanism will safeguard Swedens electricity supply and mitigate blackout risks.”
A press release is available online.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Commission approves €134 million Danish State aid scheme to support industrial decarbonisation
The Commission has approved a €134 million Danish initiative to aid companies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions linked to industrial processes.
The aid will be competitive, encouraging firms to adopt eco-friendly fuels through grants.
The scheme will be operational until September 2028.
The Commission concluded the scheme meets EU regulations for environmental aid.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Commission finds Czech support for insurance premiums for large agricultural firms incompatible State aid
The Commission determined that Czechias support for insurance premiums to large agricultural firms in 2018 violates EU State aid rules, necessitating recovery of the funds.
The aid aimed to help mitigate risks for agricultural production but was improperly allocated to non-SMEs.
EU regulations require immediate recovery of incompatible aid with interest.
The non-confidential decision will be available under case number SA.51501.
(For more information: Lea Zuber – Tel.: +32 2 295 62 98; Luuk de Klein – Tel.: +32 229 94774)
Tentative agendas for forthcoming Commission meetings
Note that these items can be subject to changes.
Upcoming events of the European Commission
Eurostat press releases