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RSSThe 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.
Intermediary cities play a pivotal “bridging” role in regional development, complementing nearby large urban centres while supporting smaller cities, towns, and rural areas.
When growth leaves people behind, cities miss out on talent and productive potential. Fostering inclusive growth in cities is therefore not only a societal objective, but also an economic policy.
This Reality Check meeting marks the first large-scale, direct dialogue between DG HOME and the private firearms sector. Participants included European associations representing firearms and ammunition manufacturers, firearms traders, sport shooters, hunters, and firearms collectors.
Across Europe, cities are increasingly setting ambitious targets to promote walking and cycling. Yet, turning these ambitions into tangible, lasting change often proves challenging.
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.
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.