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At the European Council, President Metsola called for a long-term EU budget that matches Europe's ambitions, faster progress on competitiveness, and continued momentum for enlargement. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

European Commission Press release Brussels, 15 Oct 2026 Today, at the European AI in Science Summit in Dublin, the European Commission launched the RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) pledging initiative for AI in Science Enablers.

The European Judicial Network on Organised Crime(EJOCN) held its fourth Plenary Meeting on 14-15 October under the auspices of the Irish Presidency of the Council. Network members gathered to discuss recent developments and strengthen professional cooperation in addressing organised crime and drug...

The second Summit between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council, originally planned for 24 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course.

With the EU experiencing its most intense West Nile virus season to date and detections of the virus in new areas further north in Europe, ECDC calls for sustained prevention, surveillance and mosquito control.

In their second review of the joint declaration and roadmap, designed to boost economic growth, the EU institutions reaffirmed their commitment to timely delivery.

European Commission Speech Stockholm, 15 Oct 2026 Lennart, Palle, Minister, Farmers, Ladies and gentlemen   It is a pleasure to be part of the 2026 Congress of European Farmers.   And a pleasure to discuss a q...

European Commission Statement Brussels, 15 Oct 2026 The second Summit between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council, originally planned for 24 October 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been postpone...

A European Investment Bank (EIB) team visited the western Austria state of Tyrol today with local officials to observe progress in developing Alpine tourism services under an EIB-backed project with local lender Hypo Tirol Bank.