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  • Browse through a selection of featured news, see a comprehensive overview of the latest EU news, or read about past and upcoming events from all EU’s institutions and bodies. All are available in all 24 EU official languages via machine translation, when clicking on the full list of corresponding content.

Featured news

Read a selection of the featured news from across the EU's institutions and bodies.

  • News article

The European Commission has presented its first-ever, tailored strategies dedicated to support both EU islands and coastal communities. Both strategies work in tandem, reinforcing each other to address shared pressures while tackling the unique realities of islands and coastal communities alike.

1 min read
Choose Europe: a Mexican scientist making green medicines using renewable resources in Belgium
  • Press release

A new EU platform designed to support innovators and startups across Europe has launched this week. A central entry point, the EU Innovation Platform, will help innovators seeking support to bring their ideas closer to the market by connecting them with relevant available services or funding calls.

1 min read
Three Belgian policemen viewed from behind
  • Press release

The EU law on victims’ rights has been updated to make it easier to report a crime online. Victims will also gain access to the EU-wide hotline 116 006 for information and support on their rights. Children who are victims of crime will be able to call on dedicated, child-friendly support services.

1 min read

Events

Political meetings
  • Luxembourg, Luxembourg

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