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Research and innovation news alert: On 27 September in Kiel, Germany, the 37th edition of EUCYS closed with the announcement of its winners. Over one week, around 140 young scientists from almost 40 countries presented their scientific projects to an international jury, the public and their peers.

This funding will provide lifesaving and protection assistance to the people most in need. It will support emergency food assistance and nutrition, healthcare, access to water, sanitation and hygiene services, protection, shelter and essential household items, as well as education in emergencies.

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen will deliver a speech during the Connect Europe Days opening ceremony.

A new policy paper, National Referral Mechanisms in the EU: Mapping, Analysis and Further Guidance examined how Member States are strengthening their victim identification, referral and support systems.

The EU's growing network of trade agreements helps European businesses to access new export markets and creates a more predictable trade and investment environment, according to a report published today.

New resources are available to help CBAM verifiers navigate verification, accreditation and access to the CBAM Registry.

The European Defence Fund (EDF) BattleVerse project has launched its first Open Call for Cascade Funding.

Applications are open from 14 September to 16 November 2026.

EU agri-food trade surplus reaches €30.1 billion in January–July 2026, as exports and imports both declined year-on-year.

With housing affordability under pressure across Europe, the 25 September 2026 EU meeting came at a crucial moment to advance action on the European Affordable Housing Plan. The discussions focused on next steps to help make affordable housing more accessible across the EU.

The package announced includes €252 million from the Emergency Aid Reserve. This will provide much needed emergency support to people and communities struck by conflicts, displacement, epidemics and natural hazards.