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RSSThe Commission welcomes the launch of the new direct rail service connecting Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen, marking an important milestone for cross-border rail travel in Europe.

DG CONNECT, DG COMP and DG ENEST hosted representatives from partner countries in the framework of a Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) workshop to present the ongoing work on the DMA.

The European Commission, together with the European Space Agency (ESA), has opened the European Flight Ticket Initiative to additional launch service providers, marking an important step forward in strengthening Europe’s autonomous access to space.
The EU has today published its updated rules on foreign investment screening, strengthening its ability to identify and collectively address risks stemming from foreign investments to the Union's security and public order.

At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk President von der Leyen reaffirmed that the EU will continue to stand firmly by Ukraine. She also announced the first disbursement of €3.2 billion in budgetary support under the Ukraine Support Loan.

The Commission is deploying rescue teams and other emergency assistance to Venezuela following the strong earthquakes on 24 June. Eight EU countries are sending assistance through the EU civil protection mechanism. The Copernicus satellite service has also been activated to support the response.

Europe’s secure satellite communications programme took a major step forward last week with the groundbreaking of the GOVSATCOM Site in Cologne, Germany.
Expert study ‘Implementing research assessment reform’ showcases progress made in changing research assessment, while identifying remaining gaps.

Pharmaceuticals entering the natural environment may harm ecosystems and human health. This review assesses current and future legislation designed to mitigate this risk in light of current science.

Alien invasive species are a major driver of global biodiversity loss. A study explores invasive species in Germany, finding these exotic invaders to be drivers of increased plant productivity – but only in their non-native ranges.


