The Commission is gathering feedback on the proposed EU Kids Act. The aim is to collect input from children, parents, guardians, teachers and educators, as well as online platforms covered by the proposal. It will build on the broad public evidence base that supported the proposal. The feedback period closes on 26 November 2026.
The European Commission has released €2.9 billion to Ukraine to support financing needs and maintain the functioning of the country's public administration, as it continues to defend itself against Russia's war of aggression. This amount includes €800 million to be provided for the first time under the Ukraine Facility component of the Ukraine Support Loan.
The #EUClimatePact Ambassadors call is now open! Are you passionate about climate action and keen to bring others on board? Become a Climate Pact Ambassador and help turn local action into wider change. Share your climate story, showcase your work and connect with a Europe-wide network of people making a difference. Apply by 31 October.
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against Ireland over the tax treatment of government bonds issued or guaranteed by other EU and EEA countries. Under current Irish rules, gains from Irish government bonds and certain Irish government entities are exempt from capital gains tax, while gains from comparable bonds issued or guaranteed by other EU and EEA countries are subject to a 33% rate. The Commission considers that this difference may restrict the free movement of capital and has given Ireland two months to respond.
The European Commission has issued reasoned opinions to Ireland over its failure to fully transpose two EU directives into national law. One concerns new rules on consumer credit, aimed at strengthening consumer protection and transparency, while the other concerns rules criminalising violations of EU restrictive measures, including sanctions. Ireland now has two months to respond and take the necessary measures.
The European Commission has published the 2026 edition of the Science, Research and Innovation Performance of the EU report, which shows that Europe remains a global scientific leader, ranking second worldwide in scientific output. However, Europe is less successful in turning that scientific strength into strategic technologies, market leadership and productivity growth.
Apply now for the next DiscoverEU round. People aged 18 can apply for a chance to receive a travel pass and discover Europe by train until 15 October. A total of almost 41,000 travel passes will be available to young people born between 1 January 2008 and 31 December 2008. The call is open to applicants from the European Union and countries associated to the Erasmus+ programme, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, and Türkiye.
More than 700 additional researchers will be able to build their careers in Europe thanks to an additional boost of over €210 million to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) – one of Europe's flagship programmes for research careers. The funding is part of Choose Europe, the European Commission's initiative to position the EU as the main global magnet for scientific talent, research, and technological innovation.
All Member States of the EU have now submitted to the European Commission their final payment requests under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU, by the deadline of 30 September 2026. All requests submitted by Member States since the beginning of the RRF cover now the full €360 billion in grants and €213 billion in loans corresponding to the RRF allocation.
European Movement Ireland is hosting 'Youth Dialogues – EU Voices', which will take place on 22 October from 15.00 – 17.00 in the Gresham Hotel, 23 O’Connell Street, Dublin. The discussion will focus on the question: 'What issues matter most to you as a young person in Ireland and Europe?' It will be an interactive discussion with participants, including group discussions, and will allow young people to provide feedback directly to the Commissioner.
From 5 - 30 October, come down to Europa Experience at 11 Chatham Street in Dublin to see the WESTERLY, an exhibition of work from four recent Fine Art Graduates from the School of Creative Industries. WESTERLY is curated by lecturing staff from ATU, Department of Creative Arts & Media, Galway City and Yeats Academy of Art & Design, Sligo.
The EU Organic Award for best organic farmer went to Kay O’Sullivan, who runs Glynn Organic Farm in County Cork. The 63-hectare livestock farm has cattle and sheep, and has been certified organic for 16.5 years. The farm relies on grass-based production, multispecies swards and weekly grass measurement. Kay actively engages with her local community and agricultural discussion groups, and shares her experience on social media and local news. Congratulations!
The role will lead the Agency’s Internal Audit Capability Sector, overseeing risk-based audit planning and financial, compliance, performance and operational audits. It will provide independent assurance and advice to senior management on governance, risk management, internal controls, ethics and anti-fraud matters, while monitoring corrective actions. The post will also coordinate with external audit and assurance bodies and manage the sector’s resources.
eu-LISA, the European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice, is establishing a reserve list for Information Technology Officer – Project Management profile. The candidate will work under the supervision of the respective Head of Sector/Program Manager and report to the Head of the Programme and Solutions Management Unit.
Congratulations to Irish student Aoibheann Daly, who has been awarded a core prize at the European Union Contest for Young Scientists. At the closing ceremony, which took place in Kiel, Germany, Aoibheann received the Special Jury Award for Youth, a core prize that is awarded directly by the European Commission. Her project uses AI to help doctors diagnose and treat brain cancer more quickly and improve patient care.
Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare joined the informal meeting of EU Health Ministers in Dublin with a programme focused on health innovation, life sciences and Europe’s medicines ecosystem. His visit included meetings at DG SANTE’s Health and Food Audits and Analysis Directorate in Grange, a visit to AstraZeneca to discuss the EU Biotech Act and the Life Science Competitiveness Agenda, and a visit to the National Institute for Bioprocessing and Training (NIBRT).
Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen joined EU Energy Ministers in Dublin for the informal meeting at Dublin Castle, chaired by Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien. Discussions focused on energy affordability, innovation and market disruption, and European energy security and cooperation.
Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra visited Ireland for meetings with Ministers Darragh O’Brien, Helen McEntee and Tánaiste Simon Harris, as well as Oireachtas Committees on Climate, Environment and Energy. He visited clean-tech company GridBeyond to hear about its work to make the electricity grid more flexible, and met business and industry representatives to discuss grids, renewables, permitting and clean-tech investment. He also spoke at Dublin City University on Europe’s climate, competitiveness and independence agenda.
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence aimed at understanding the challenges faced by EU businesses in diversifying their supply chains. The call for evidence will allow stakeholders to share their assessment of where risks lie, how to encourage faster and more systemic diversification.
The ocean is changing at an alarming pace with direct consequences for marine life, coastlines and communities all across the world. That is the main conclusion of the tenth report on the state of the ocean, published by the Marine Environment Monitoring Service of Copernicus, the EU Earth observation programme.
