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New figures from Member States show that businesses are increasingly using the simplified VAT rules for cross-border e-commerce.

Germany may produce relatively little seafood, but strengths in engineering, RAS, AI and research give it a growing influence over aquaculture worldwide.

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a capacity mechanism for Germany available from 2031.

Through cohesion policy, the EU is helping national, regional and local authorities expand affordable housing, renovate existing homes and create neighbourhoods fit for a changing climate.

Confused by complex recognition rules and disconnected digital systems? Two new reports highlight the barriers preventing your skills from travelling freely across Europe.

Commission approves €30 million Portuguese State aid for agricultural, fishery and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices

Commission approves German capacity mechanism of up to €35 billion to secure electricity supply

Register your school for the 2026-2027 Juvenes Translatores contest – the European Commission’s translation contest for 17-year-old students across the EU

Venice-based start-up Algae Scope, has transformed residual seaweed biomass into a bio-based additive with natural fire- and water-repellent properties, offering manufacturers an alternative to PFAS, which pose a risk to human health and ecosystems.