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RSSNew EU cybersecurity rules to ensure more secure hardware and software products
The European Commission has proposed a new Cyber Resilience Act that would introduce mandatory cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements.
Energy prices: European Commission proposes emergency market intervention to reduce bills for Europeans
To tackle recent dramatic energy price rises, the European Commission is proposing an emergency intervention with three tools: reducing electricity consumption; a revenue cap for low-cost power generation; and a solidarity contribution from fossil fuel companies.
2022 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
In her State of the Union address on 14 September 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined the flagship initiatives which the Commission plans to undertake in the coming year.
Watch live the State of the European Union 2022 followed by a panel discussion with EU experts
Watch our livestream of President von der Leyen's State of the Union address 2022 followed by an analysis by EU experts.
Irish regions to benefit from €467 million for EU cooperation actions in the North West Europe, Atlantic and Arctic area
Irish regions are set to benefit from EU investments of €467 million under three Interreg transnational programmes just adopted by the European Commission.
New call for 35,000 free rail passes for youngsters to discover Europe will open on 11 October
A new call for 35,000 free rail passes for youngsters to discover Europe will open on 11 October.
A European Care Strategy for caregivers and care receivers
The European Commission has presented the European Care Strategy to ensure quality, affordable and accessible care services across the European Union and improve the situation for both care receivers and the people caring for them, professionally or informally.
Statement by President von der Leyen on energy
In a statement today, President von der Leyen said: "Russia is manipulating our energy markets and we are confronted with astronomic prices. So we will table measures to protect vulnerable consumers and businesses."
European Commission proposes full suspension of Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia
The European Commission is proposing to fully suspend the EU's Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia.
Eurobarometer: Trust in the EU on the rise, amid strong support for the EU's response to Russia invasion of Ukraine and energy policies
The summer 2022 Standard Eurobarometer survey shows increased trust of citizens in the EU, and continued strong support for the EU's response to the Russian aggression against Ukraine.