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EU businesses redesign supply chains as geopolitical risks become new normal, report finds
European Union businesses increasingly see geopolitical disruptions as a structural feature of global trade and are redesigning supply chains accordingly, a new EU report finds.
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Commission backs €40 million EIB investment in Finnish small modular reactor technology
With the support of the European Commission via the InvestEU programme, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is investing up to €40 million in Finnish nuclear-technology company Steady Energy to help...
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Inhibited fertilisers under scrutiny: EU campaign finds labelling issues
Farmers need to be sure that fertiliser manufacturers correctly declare what their products contain. A recent EU testing campaign identified incorrectly labelled products and ensured that correctiv...
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EU moves to more ethical sunscreen testing
Comparison of two methods to test the SPF of sunscreens has shown that the in vitro laboratory testing standard is reliable and more ethical than testing on human volunteers.
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Most sport helmets pass EU safety tests, but formal compliance is a concern
EU-funded testing of 100 helmets found that 79% passed performance tests, showing the importance of choosing a compliant product.
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EU tests show most professional safety helmets meet key requirements
An EU-funded campaign tested 65 professional helmets: around one in three failed, which highlights the importance of using the appropriate safety equipment.
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Commission proposes simpler and more strategic Public Procurement rules
Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a new Regulation to modernise and simplify the EU's public procurement framework to support effective investments in public services and infras...
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Guidance to support preparations for the Digital Batteries Passport
The European Commission has published an updated version of the guidance document to help stakeholders prepare for the implementation of the Digital Batteries Passport under Regulation (EU) 2023/15...
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Commission boosts maritime manufacturing with new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance
The Commission has officially launched the new EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance, following up on its commitment in the recently adopted European Industrial Maritime Strategy.
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New Digital Product Passport (DPP) web page launched
The European Commission has launched the new Digital Product Passport (DPP) web page, providing businesses, public authorities, consumers and other stakeholders with a central source of information...
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Commission seeks projects to fund under Battery Booster Facility
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the Battery Booster Facility, making available up to €1.5 billion in interest-free loans to support battery cell manufacturing projec...
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New Digital Product Passport Registry goes live
The launch marks an important milestone in making the DPP a practical reality for businesses placing products on the EU market.
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Commission boosts Europe's competitiveness, decarbonisation and independence with Electrification Action Plan and ETS review
The Commission today presents an Electrification Action Plan to make Europe the first electro-powered continent, and a stronger carbon market, revising the EU Emissions Trading System to support EU...
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Review finds Foreign Subsidies Regulation fit for purpose, Commission considers targeted changes
The European Commission's first review of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) has found that the regulation is fit for purpose to address distortions in the internal market caused by foreign sub...
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Europe's innovation performance strengthens amidst global competition
Europe's innovation performance continues to improve, with the EU's overall score rising by 11.6 percentage points since 2019, according to the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS).
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The Commission advances work on restrictions of hazardous chemical substances
Today, the European Commission presented a revised rolling list of its Restrictions Roadmap under REACH, the EU’s comprehensive chemicals legislation governing the registration, evaluation, authori...
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Two-thirds of gas appliances fail EU checks
EU-funded testing of a selection of gas appliances like barbecues, gas stoves and camping cookers found that 73 % failed to meet EU requirements for performance and product documentation.
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New Commission guidance will make it easier to transfer ownership of SMEs
Today, the European Commission published a new Recommendation on business transfers. Facilitating the transfer of ownership of small and medium enterprises (SME) responds to a pressing demographic ...
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Commission reports show continued growth of European SMEs and highlight challenges for women entrepreneurs
The European Commission today published the Annual Report on European small and medium enterprises (SME) 2025/2026 and a new report on women entrepreneurs in Europe. Both reports provide new data t...
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Inaccurate clothing labels a systemic issue, EU testing finds
Testing of 132 clothing items during an EU campaign found that their labels did not correctly reflect the materials used in 49 samples (37%).
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Radio-controlled toys tested for signal interference
EU-funded testing of 88 radio-controlled toys for 3-14-year-olds found that 53 (60 %) failed to meet EU standards for interference.
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Electronic products tested for hazardous substances
EU-funded testing campaign for levels of hazardous substances in 173 electric and electronic gadgets found that half exceeded the permitted limits.
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Commission renews mandate of expert group on the competitiveness of the rail supply industry
The European Commission has renewed the mandate of the Expert Group on the Competitiveness of the Rail Supply Industry (RSI) until 31 December 2028 and launched a call for applications to select ne...
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Commission welcomes political agreement to simplify rules for the chemicals sector
The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on its Chemicals Omnibus proposal.
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Joint press release: Commission and EIB Group increase financial support for the EU economy and speed up key transformative investments under InvestEU
In a significant move to bolster Europe's economic future, the European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group today have signed an agreement, adding €22 billion in strategic finan...
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