Food safety and sustainability can go together Plant-based meat alternatives are increasingly promoted as alternatives to traditional meat, with potential environmental and health benefits. But what exactly is inside them? Grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, and other raw ingredients, which are often used as meat substitutes are vulnerable to mould growth during farming and storage. This […]

For women in the EU and all over the world, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer. Genetic elements influence individual risk factors, and people with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation face a significantly higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer throughout their life. The EU4Health project CHOICE is addressing the elements […]

Shop visits and public information stands bring a Scientology-supported education campaign to families in Paris, Marseille and south-western France. KINGNEWSWIRE / PRESS RELEASE / PARIS, France — 15 October 2026 — Volunteers from Non à la drogue, Oui à la vie have distributed more than 16,000 drug-prevention booklets across France, working through neighbourhood shops, market […]

HaDEA has signed two new contracts under the EU4Health programme to improve oversight in the field of Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) and strengthen the national implementation of organ transplant practices, respectively. Implementation of the new SoHO Regulation: training for SoHO competent authorities’ staff This contract will support training activities for inspectors, vigilance officers and preparation […]

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 […]

LIFE BIOBCOMPO: lightweight car parts made from plant fibres now rolling out on Europe’s roads Making a car lighter is one of the simplest ways to cut its fuel use and CO2 emissions, but only if the lighter materials can survive real driving conditions and are produced at scale. That is the gap the LIFE […]

European Investment Bank EIB provides extra €20 million in financing for expansion of wind and solar power in eastern Austrian state of Burgenland Burgenland Energie secures €250 million in EIB financing to make the region energy-independent and climate-neutral by 2030 Operation advances InvestEU programme and push to reduce Europe’s reliance on fossil fuels The European […]

HaDEA has published a new brochure highlighting EU-funded projects under Horizon Europe Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space, showcasing their results and contributions to Europe’s technological competitiveness and digital transformation. The publication explores how these projects are advancing artificial intelligence, data and robotics across a wide range of applications, from trustworthy AI and smart manufacturing […]

Mental health is an essential part of our overall health and is just as important as physical wellbeing. However, many people across Europe continue to face challenges in accessing timely and appropriate mental health support. In 2023, while almost one in two Europeans (46%) stated they had an emotional or psychosocial problem in the previous […]

AI-generated images: One or more images accompanying this report were generated or substantially modified using artificial intelligence. They are illustrative and should not be understood as documentary photographs unless explicitly stated otherwise.Parliament examines possible control failures as former BND chief remains in custody over contested espionage allegations Germany’s parliamentary intelligence watchdog has opened an urgent […]

ANO enters numerous Senate run-offs, but opposition and regional candidates retain important ground Completed results from the Czech Republic’s municipal elections and first-round Senate vote have delivered a mixed verdict for Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. His ANO movement advanced candidates across the country, but won no Senate seat outright, while opposition and regional figures secured […]

CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal products The Committee adopted a positive opinion, in exceptional circumstances, for a marketing authorisation for Bovilis Lumpyvax(lumpy skin disease vaccine (live)),for the active immunisation of cattleto reduce clinical signs and viraemia caused by lumpy skin disease virus. The Committee adopted a positive opinion for a marketing authorisation for Stemyca (equine […]

Europol has supported law enforcement agencies from Spain (Guardia Civil, National Police / Policía Nacional) and Ecuador (Federal Police / Policía Federal de Ecuador) in a major operation targeting a criminal network involved in large-scale cocaine trafficking from Latin America to Europe. The action day took place on 8 October 2026 and resulted in the […]

On 29 September 2026, the European Commission allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe until the end of 2027. This budget goes to two new cross-cutting calls for project proposals on protecting biodiversity,strengthening EU competitiveness and bringing products of research projects to market. The European Research Executive Agency (REA) will manage around half of […]

The2027 Work Programme establishes two calls under the Industry pillar, across two destinations: HORIZON-CL4-2027-01 (224.70 million EUR, 11 topics, single stage) and HORIZON-CL4-2027-02-two-stage (82.5 million EUR, 2 topics, two-stage). Three other calls, HORIZON-CL4-2027-06 (33.6 million EUR, 2 topics, single stage), HORIZON-CID-2027-01 (125 million EUR, 1 topic – HaDEA is in charge of this joint call […]