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The EU Customs Reform has entered into force. Following formal adoption by the Council of the European Union and European Parliament, the reform was published in the Official Journal last Saturday and will be gradually implemented as from today.

Wildfires, landslides, tsunamis, avalanches and flooding from ice melt are among natural hazards in Greenland, which are expected to become more frequent as a consequence of global warming.

More than 50 high-level water sector experts gathered in Brussels, aiming to accelerate action on Europe’s water resilience

The European Commission proposed today a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system.

The European Commission proposed a targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Regulation to simplify and facilitate access to funding for fishers and aquaculture producers.

Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Šuica will be in New York from 21 to 25 September 2026 for the 81st United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, as part of the European Union delegation.

An assessment of plastic waste exports to Türkiye has also been released.

Strong demand for trade defence action continued in 2025, with the European Commission again opening an above-average number of investigations, reveals a new report.

2025 was marked by all too many events that called into question the effective implementation of IHL. The need for humanitarian protection and assistance has never been greater. Global challenges, with over 130 armed conflicts ongoing, demonstrate that the proper implementation of IHL, is crucial.