A new season of citizens’ panels has kicked off with the first session of the Citizens’ Panel on Democratic Resilience in Brussels. Find out more.

The European Commission has proposed a common rating scheme for data centres aimed at increasing transparency on their energy use and supporting their sustainable integration into Europe's energy system.

Protecting children online is a priority for the European Commission. This is why we have proposed a new KIDS Act to introduce a gradual uptake of social media for children across the EU.

The European Commission has adopted the fair mobility package that will guarantee social rights for workers, regardless of where they choose to live in the EU.

On 11 September 2026, new reporting obligations under the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) take effect across the EU. The Act will strengthen the cybersecurity of software and hardware products with digital elements and better protect consumers and businesses from cyber threats.

The Commission has put forward a new strategy that will ensure the EU's outermost regions can fully realise their potential, with stronger support, greater resilience and fairer opportunities for their people.

The affordable housing act is a new EU initiative aimed at helping countries and cities keep housing affordable and available, especially in areas where people face the greatest housing pressures.

The European innovation act will help Europe's most innovative ideas be developed, financed and scaled up in Europe

On her visit to Nuuk, President von der Leyen announced that the EU will invest €200 million in and with Greenland this year and the next. The EU, Greenland and Denmark also signed a new Joint Declaration to strengthen the common investment agenda, political dialogue and people-to-people exchanges.

Statement by President von der Leyen with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte following Russia's attack in Leipzig.

On Ukraine’s Independence Day, the EU underlines its continued support for the country's sovereignty, defence and European path.

August 19 marks World Humanitarian Day, which is an opportunity to celebrate the indispensable and tireless life-saving efforts of aid workers worldwide.

The Directive on repair of goods became national law across EU countries on 31 July 2026. This will help create a system that favours repairing a product over purchasing a new one.

From 12 August 2026, new rules on packaging and packaging waste apply in the EU. This will change the way products are packaged to protect the environment and people’s health. It will also create opportunities for businesses.

The EHIC allows you to receive necessary and urgent medical care abroad, including for chronic or existing illnesses, as well as pregnancy and childbirth. EHIC is valid in any EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

On 2 August 2026, new rules on the transparency of AI systems take effect. They will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or are exposed to AI-generated content, so they can make informed decisions and better protect themselves from misinformation or deception.

Three ways in which social rights must be better promoted and protected following an assessment of the European Pillar of Social Rights

All packed, and ready to go? For those of you heading off on a summer break soon, we hope your travel plans don’t go wrong, but if they should, you should know that EU travel rules cover passengers in a number of eventualities.

The EU has deployed assistance to both France and Spain as ongoing wildfires have displaced more than 300,000 people. It has sent several planes and helicopters to France as well as planes, personnel and vehicles to Spain.

New electricity and gas market rules are taking effect across the EU. They aim to make Europe’s energy system cleaner, more secure and resilient. They protect citizens from energy price spikes and give them stronger rights and control over their energy choices.