Assembly backs specialised justice, victim safeguards and a €3 billion programme, but Senate approval still lies ahead France’s National Assembly has approved an extensive legislative package intended to transform how public institutions prevent, investigate and prosecute sexual, gender-based and intrafamilial violence. The measures range from specialised police units and courts to stronger protection for victims […]

EIB EIB Global and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) announce €85 million facility to boost development of agricultural sector in Nigeria, with focus on cocoa and dairy value chains. Project strengthens EU-Nigeria economic and trade relations, and forms part of EU’s Global Gateway investment strategy for international partnerships. The European Investment Bank Group’s international development […]

EIB EIB provides €150 million to offshore surveying specialist Fugro to support development and deployment of its uncrewed surface vessel (USV) technology. Fugro’s use of USVs will reduce fuel consumption and limit greenhouse emissions while widening the company’s capabilities for marine monitoring and geo-surveying. Financing helps to accelerate the green transition, as Fugro’s services are […]

The LIFE Programme announced that 1 430 applications were made in response to the 2026 Call for Proposals for funding across the 4 LIFE sub-programmes: nature and biodiversity; circular economy and quality of life; climate change mitigation and adaptation; and clean energy transition. The number of submissions rose once again this year — by 30% […]

The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) published today its Annual Work Programme for 2027, setting out its priorities for addressing cross-sectoral risks and strengthening coordination across the European Union’s financial sector. In 2027, the Joint Committee will focus on areas where cooperation among the three ESAs […]

European Investment Bank EIB’s international development arm lends Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors $250 million to boost assembly, packaging and testing capacity in Malaysia. Project strengthens Europe’s chip supply chains while bringing technology and know-how to Malaysia. Announced at EU-Malaysia business forum, financing by EIB Global advances EU’s “Global Gateway” strategy. NXP Semiconductors N.V., one of Europe’s […]