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On 23 September 2026, the 5th EU-Moldova Joint Research and Innovation (R&I) Committee meeting under Horizon Europe was organised in Chisinau.

The European Commission has published a call for evidence on the introduction of possible EU standards for the training and certification of fishers working on EU vessels. The aim is to improve safety on board and make it easier for fishers to work in other Member States.

In the list of October infringements, there are 2 energy-related letters of formal notice and additional letters of formal notice, 5 reasoned opinions and 1 referral to the court of Justice.

The EU school scheme continues to promote healthy eating among children across Europe, providing fresh fruit, vegetables and dairy products while bringing pupils closer to farming and food production.

The European Commission has approved three new cross-border renewable energy projects under the fifth call for CB RES status: WIND, DEPLOY and ZEGA-LINNK. Following this update, and after the withdrawal of PONTIS from the list, the number of projects holding CB RES status now stands at 15.

The Commission has published a study analysing the cost drivers affecting the trackside deployment of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and identifying measures to improve deployment efficiency across Europe.

The KEP seminar in Brussels examined how the European Innovation Act can work for cities and regions, from launch markets to public procurement.

Ms Dejmek Hack has built a broad profile at the intersection of financial services, economic and internal market policy, and institutional leadership over a career spanning more than 25 years.

The EU is offering DiscoverEU travel passes to 18-year-olds to explore Europe. The applications are open until 15 October 2026.

Commission and Irish Presidency host a high-level Equality Data Roundtable on 30 September–1 October 2026, uniting key stakeholders to improve robust, ethical equality data and shape future EU action.