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RSSStarting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150. The measure will help to ensure fair conditions for EU businesses and safe choices for consumers, in response to the surge of billions of low-value e-commerce goods entering the EU.
On 17 – 18 June, the Focus Group of specialised prosecutors on Trafficking in Human Beings met at the Eurojust headquarters in The Hague. The meeting was co-chaired by the EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and focused on recent developments in the fight against trafficking in human beings.
Ten years ago today, on 1 July 2016, five Member States embarked on a new endeavour: they networked their national sensors and processing capabilities and started providing services to help spacecraft operators protect their satellites from collisions in space.
In the first quarter of 2026, 45.5% of the electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. This represents an increase from the same quarter of 2025, when the share was 42.7%.
The European Commission is collecting evidence on measures to reduce administrative burdens impacting housing supply and affordability, which will feed into the preparation of a Housing Simplification Package.
As climate risks intensify across the Mediterranean, 43 countries of the Union for the Mediterranean have launched work on the region's first-ever Climate Action Plan. The initiative will strengthen regional cooperation, boost resilience and turn shared climate commitments into coordinated action.
Two of Europe’s premier education initiatives are uniting. Discover how the Lifelong Learning Platform and the European Skills & VET Week are teaming up to champion continuous education, elevate innovative practices, and bring the Lifelong Learning Awards to a bigger stage.
A new regulation that protects the EU steel sector from the damaging impacts of global overcapacity enters into application on 1 July 2026. This represents a vital step towards ensuring the long-term viability of a strategically crucial European industry.
Montreal, 29 June - Today, the European Commission and Canada convened the EU-Canada Energy Security Business Roundtable on the sidelines of the 11th IEA Energy Efficiency Conference in Montreal, reaffirming their commitment to a stronger transatlantic energy partnership.
The Czech government approved another registration round for special long-term residence permits for temporary protection holders as the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and the Ministry of Interior are launching an initiative to reduce illegal and disguised employment.