In an immediate response after the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has struck Myanmar and the broader region today, the EU is releasing €2.5 million in initial emergency assistance.
As the Nutrition for Growth Summit draws to a close in Paris today, Team Europe is reinforcing its leadership and commitment to fighting the global malnutrition crisis. Taken together, the Team Europe commitments amount to at least €6.5 billion between 2024 and 2029.
Last night, at the European Mobility Week Award ceremony, Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, presented Bologna with the European Mobility Week Award and Pěšky městem, a Czech association, with the Mobility Action Award.
The EIB will support Croatia in deepening its capital market, aligned with the EU's Capital Markets Union, through a new advisory agreement with the Finance Ministry to create a "Fintech Hub" and a separate deal with the Croatian investment-promotion agency to aid
HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/CPN/0008 - Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines.
Today, at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit in Paris, the European Commission announced a new pledge of €3.4 billion until 2027 to combat malnutrition globally.
Last week the team of the official portal for European data delivered the EU Open Data Days 2025, a two day conference that brings together data enthusiasts, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss and showcase the power of open data. Discover HaDEA-managed projects in this field.
Empowering Innovation for European Defence. The second edition of the EUDIS Defence Hackathon will take place from 9 to 11 May across eight locations in Europe. The focus is on supporting EU Member States and Ukraine addressing urgent defence challenges.
HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/OP/0012 - Multiple framework contracts in cascade for legal support services for the compliance assessment of national transposing measures in the health and food safety areas in the context of the enlargement.
Latest figures on Ukrainian exports and imports via the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes: new transport routes established in the face of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
At the 8th EU-Singapore Transport Dialogue, discussions revolved around bilateral technical cooperation across all transport modes and the global challenges to international transport.
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on its initiative to modernising EU driving licence rules.
The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on a key legislative file aimed at improving road safety.
Concretely, the Strategy includes 30 key actions and a detailed Action Plan to advance the Preparedness Union's objectives, as well as developing a ‘preparedness by design culture' across all EU policies.
The Strategy includes 30 key actions and a detailed Action Plan to advance the Preparedness Union's objectives, as well as developing a ‘preparedness by design culture' across all EU policies.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €5 billion German scheme to help companies subject to the EU Emission Trading Scheme (‘ETS') decarbonise their production processes.
The European Commission has concluded that an arbitration award, in which Spain is ordered to pay compensation to Antin for the modification of a renewable electricity support measure, constitutes illegal State aid.
NIB and Eskilstuna Biogas AB have secured a EUR 15 million loan, backed by the EU's InvestEU program, to build a biogas plant near Eskilstuna, Sweden, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by producing liquefied biogas for city buses and ferries, with operations expected to begin in early 2027.
On 24-25 March, Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela went on a mission to Rome to meet with both Italian and UN stakeholders like the Food Agricultural Organisation (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
The White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030 adopted by the Commission on 19 March 2025 envisages that the Commission will present a dedicated Defence Omnibus Simplification proposal by June 2025.
PHOTORAMA is an EU-funded project focused on creating a circular model for the photovoltaic (PV) industry. By developing advanced recycling technologies, it aims to recover critical materials from end-of-life solar panels and bridge the gap between manufacturing and recycling.
A new agreement between DG CLIMA and EUROCONTROL boosts efforts to tackle aviation’s full environmental impact beyond CO₂. With cutting-edge monitoring of contrails and nitrogen oxides now in focus, this collaboration marks a step toward cleaner skies and a more sustainable aviation sector.
The Commission released preliminary figures on road fatalities for 2024, reporting around 19,800 deaths - a 3% decrease from 2023, equivalent to 600 fewer lives lost.
The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High risk plants, plant products and other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers plant health risks posed by plants of Populus alba, Populus nigra and Populus tremula imported from the United Kingdom (UK) as: (a) 1‐ to 7‐year‐old bare root plants, (b) 3‐ to 15‐year‐old plants in pots, (c) 1‐ to 2‐year‐old cell grown plants and (d) bundles of 1‐ to 2‐year‐old cuttings/graftwood (only for P. nigra and P. tremula), taking into account the available scientific information, including the technical information provided by the UK. All pests associated with the commodity were evaluated against specific criteria for their relevance for this Opinion. Two EU protected zone quarantine pests, i.e. Bemisia tabaci (European populations) and Entoleuca mammata, fulfilled all relevant criteria and were selected for further evaluation. For the selected pests, the risk mitigation measures implemented in the technical dossier from the UK were evaluated taking into account the possible limiting factors. Expert judgements were given on the likelihood of pest freedom taking into consideration the risk mitigation measures acting on the pest, including uncertainties associated with the assessment. The age of the plants was considered, reasoning that older trees are more likely to be infested mainly due to longer exposure time and larger size. The degree of pest freedom varies between the pests evaluated, with E. mammata being the pest most frequently expected on the imported plants. The Expert Knowledge Elicitation (EKE) indicated with 95% certainty that between 9730 and 10,000 per 10,000 P. tremula rooted plants in pots (3 to 15 year old) will be free from E. mammata.
HaDEA has published the EU4Health call for tenders HADEA/2025/CPN/0006 on the development of a rapid point-of-care antimicrobial susceptibility testing diagnostic medical device.
The European Union and Costa Rica have further enhanced digital connectivity and technological sovereignty with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Costa Rica’s Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications and Hispasat, a leading European satellite provider.
24 March marks World Tuberculosis Day, an occasion to give the spotlight to HaDEA-managed projects funded under the Horizon Europe programme. These two projects are working towards new vaccine solutions and new therapies which are indispensable to combatting tuberculosis.
New to Galileo? Discover the ins and outs of Europe's own satellite navigation system and how it supports everything from daily commuting to strategic economic sectors.
External workshop on the ecodesign of digital services for greener networks and ICTs yannick.stephan Fri, 21/03/2025 - 17:09 IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, and online Apply deadline Fri, 25/04/2025 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form First name(s) * Surname(s) * Organisation * Position/Function Country * Email address * Participation.cls-1{fill:#c31065;stroke-width:0} * I would like to participate in person at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium I would like to participate online Leave this field blank BEREC will hold an external workshop on the eco-design of digital services for greener networks and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 CET at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, and online. Background Digital services are often perceived as purely intangible. However, the development, maintenance, and operation of a digital service rely on infrastructures, devices, and resources. Therefore, it is important to explore ecodesign measures for sustainable digital services. These measures include making services compatible with older devices, limiting “nudge” designs such as infinite scrolling or auto-play, and adapting video resolution to the device’s size. Additionally, ecodesign principles mitigate the potential environmental impact of emerging digital services. Aim This external workshop is organised with the aim to deepen BEREC’s understanding of the means to implement ecodesign principles to digital services for greener networks and ICTs. BEREC also is looking towards identification of the existing tools, frameworks, and best practices enabling the development of digital services sustainable by design. This workshop will gather representatives from public authorities and organisations active in the area of digital services ecodesign (e.g., regulators, agencies, etc.), market players, and environmental specialists to build a comprehensive overview of existing initiatives and stakeholder perspectives on digital services ecodesign. During the workshop, the following subjects will be explored: Existing initiatives: Existing practices developed by market players and ecodesign initiatives/policies in the European Union (EU), and discussion on potential future developments; Ecodesign of digital services’ impact on networks’ efficiency: implementation of efficient codecs for video to reduce data transmission volume; optimization of default platform settings to minimize unsolicited or unusual data transmission, such as adapting video definition to the end-user devices size; limiting “nudge” designs like infinite scrolling or auto-play which can lead to unsolicited traffic; specific best practices for Internet of Things (IoT) services; Ecodesign of digital services’ impact against devices obsolescence: elements to make digital services compatible with older devices; role of interoperability standard; Ecodesign potentialities for sustainable emerging technologies: exploring ecodesign principles implementation to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and virtual worlds development to integrate environmental issues in innovation policies. The workshop conclusions will be the basis for a summary report detailing initiatives and existing recommendations for integrating ecodesign principles into digital services. Preliminary set-up of the workshop The workshop is divided into four parts: Opening Presentation of existing initiatives from Member States and stakeholders Roundtable: Ecodesign of digital services, one of the paths to sustainable digital development, greener networks and ICTs Closing remarks During the first part, the BEREC Chair Robert Mourik (ComReg, Ireland) will provide opening remarks, already setting the scene of the workshop's subject and aim. This is followed by an introduction of fact-finding items on the digital services ecodesign of greener networks and ICTs by the BEREC Sustainability Working Group Co-Chairs Maria Sarantopoulou (EETT, Greece) and Tom Nico (Arcep, France), the organisers of the workshop. Furthermore, a representative from the European Commission (TBC) will hold a presentation, followed by Prof. Lynn Kaack (Hertie School), who will present an academic view with a focus on the environmental footprint of AI, providing an example of growing digital services. The second part will contain multiple presentations about existing initiatives from the Member States and stakeholder perspectives. Sandrine Elmi-Hersi (Arcep, France) will talk about the general policy framework on the eco-design of digital services (RGESN). Anna Zagorski (German Environmental Agency) will present an analysis of software-based influence on a shortened service life of products’. Moreover, Susanna Kallio (ITU-Nokia) will share insights on the environmental impact assessment of AI systems in standards. The second part is concluded by a Q&A session and discussion with BEREC experts. During the third and final part of the workshop a roundtable will be held to discuss the eco-design of digital services, one of the paths to sustainable digital development, greener networks and ICTs. The session will be moderated by Bianca Sofian (Cullen International). The panelists include Leonardo Veneziani (CCIA), Vlad Coroama (Roegen Centre for Sustainability), Asim Hussain (Green Software Foundation), and Ana Maria Galindo (Ericsson). Following the roundtable, the workshop will be concluded with closing remarks. The final agenda will be published shortly. Following the event, the recorded video will be published on the official BEREC YouTube channel and made available on the BEREC website's Multimedia page. Registration Register your interest to join this external workshop in person or virtually by filling out the registration form below. Please note that due to the limited capacity at the IRG Secretariat, the registration for in-person participation is closing once the limit of 42 registrations is reached. Following that, registrations are possible only for online participation. The registration deadline for physical participation is 25 April 2025. For virtual participation, there is no registration deadline. The connection details will be shared with registered online participants ahead of the external workshop. Contact Please direct your questions related to organizational aspects to Dalia Paplaityte via email: Dalia.PAPLAITYTE@berec.europa.eu. Read more about BEREC’s work on sustainability The BEREC Sustainability Working Group aims to enhance awareness and develop expertise on various aspects of sustainability in the digital economy, including electronic communications networks and services. The activities and topics addressed are interlinked with the work of the other working groups of BEREC. Find more information on their work: BEREC Sustainability Working Group. Read more on BEREC’s work in the area of Sustainability. Traineeship Online Off Event Start Date 2025-04-30 Event End Date 2025-04-30 Send Email Notification Send Email Notification Email Subject Registration for the BEREC external workshop on the ecodesign of digital services for greener networks and ICTs Email Body Thank you very much for registering for the BEREC external workshop on the ecodesign of digital services for greener networks and ICTs, taking place on 30 April 2025 at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, and online. Image Laptop with a plant growing out of it 10:00 - 16:00 CET Livestream Style 50-50 Type of Event Public Event
The European Commission has launched the first open calls for two ambitious initiative to support European startups, scaleups, SMEs and small mid-caps - the European Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator and Matchmaking.
On 19 March, the European Commission presented the Steel and Metals Action Plan, announced in the Clean Industrial Deal. The focus of this action plan is on lowering energy costs, creating lead markets for low-carbon products, increasing circularity and levelling the international playing field.
Between 7 December 2024 and 7 March 2025, 743 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus detections were reported in domestic (239) and wild (504) birds across 31 countries in Europe. HPAI A(H5N1) virus detections were predominant and mainly located in central, western and south-eastern Europe. Most HPAI A(H5) virus detections in wild birds concerned waterfowl, particularly mute swans, barnacle geese and greylag geese. Limited secondary spread was observed among the poultry outbreaks, and outdoor poultry access remained an important risk factor at the interface between wild and domestic birds. HPAI A(H5N5) outbreaks occurred only in wild birds and were increasingly reported in waterfowl. For the first time since spring 2024, several HPAI virus detections were reported in domestic cats and wild carnivores in Europe. In the United States of America (USA), the number of dairy cattle farms reportedly affected rose to almost 1,000 in 17 States, and a different HPAI A(H5N1) virus genotype (D1.1) was reported in this species. Between 12 December 2024 and 7 March 2025, 22 new cases of avian influenza virus infection in humans were reported in the USA (12 A(H5) cases), Cambodia (two A(H5N1) cases), United Kingdom (one A(H5N1) case), and China (six A(H9N2) cases and one A(H10N3) case). Most of the A(H5) human cases (93%, n = 14/15) had reported exposure to poultry or dairy cattle prior to avian influenza virus detection or onset of illness. Considering the widespread circulation of avian influenza viruses in animal populations, human infections with avian influenza viruses remain infrequent. No evidence of human-to-human transmission has been documented during the reporting period. The risk of infection with the avian A(H5) influenza viruses of clade 2.3.4.4b currently circulating in Europe remains low for the general public in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA). The risk of infection remains low-to-moderate for those occupationally or otherwise exposed to infected animals or contaminated environments.
This technical report aims at guiding the data reporting to EFSA of analytical test results and the related metadata generated in the context of the One Health surveillance activities carried out by Member States under their direct grant agreements. The objective is to explain in detail the individual data elements that are included in the EFSA Standard Sample Description version 2 (SSD2) data model. The guidance is intended to support the reporting countries in data transmission using eXtensible Markup Language (XML) data file transfer through the Data Collection Framework (DCF) according to the protocol described in the EFSA Guidance on Data Exchange version 2 (GDE2). The data elements are explained, including information about data type, list of allowed terms and associated business rules. Instructions about how to report common sampling schemes are also provided to ensure harmonised reporting among countries.
The risk assessment (RA) requirements for genetically modified plants (GMPs) are defined in Regulation (EU) No 503/2013 and the EFSA guidance on the RA of food and feed from GM plants (EFSA GMO Panel, 2011). When a GMP is developed to silence transcripts by RNA interference (RNAi), some specific additional analysis needs to be provided by the applicant. This guidance describes the requirements and recommendations for the GMP applications submitted to EFSA. It covers the molecular characterisation, focusing on bioinformatic analysis and confirmation of the trait, as well as the food and feed safety and dietary exposure assessment of RNAi‐based GMPs. This document replaces the GMO panel strategy for the risk assessment of RNAi off targets in plants, described in Annex II to the minutes of the 118th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Panel on GMO and takes into account the current knowledge on the mechanisms of RNAi in plants.
Galileo’s High Accuracy Service (HAS), available since 2023, provides sub-metric positioning accuracy worldwide, offering a reliable and precise alternative to traditional Differential GNSS (DGNSS) corrections without the need for additional ground infrastructure. Companies are already getting the added value of this very specific Galileo service.
The European Union and the five Central Asia countries further deepened their mutual-beneficial partnership, mobilising investments under the EU’s Global Gateway strategy in the areas of digital connectivity, transport, critical raw materials, and the water, energy and climate sector.
In 2022, the EU’s net domestic energy use was 58.8 million terajoules, representing a 4.2% decrease compared with 2021. This figure includes energy used directly by households and energy used by production activities of businesses and government.
With this funding, our humanitarian partner the World Health Organisation (WHO) will be able to address critical needs related to coordination, surveillance, infection prevention and control case management, operational support, and logistics.
Public consultation on the draft BEREC Guidelines on very high capacity networks dita.bukovska Thu, 20/03/2025 - 13:57 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs During the 62nd BEREC plenary meeting (13-14 March 2025), the Board of Regulators has approved the draft BEREC Guidelines on very high capacity networks (BoR (25) 35) for public consultation. For your convenience, the track changes version of the updated BEREC Guidelines on very high capacity networks showing the update in comparison to the 2023 version of the document is also available under the above-mentioned link. BEREC published the first version of the BoR (20) 165 BEREC Guidelines on very high capacity networks in October 2020 and determined that any network which fulfils one (or more) of four criteria is a very high capacity network. According to Art. 82 of the EECC, BEREC shall update the Guidelines by 31 December 2025. At the time of the adoption of the initial guidelines it was not yet possible to take 5G fully into account, as it had not yet reached mature deployment and significant penetration. Therefore in October 2023 BEREC updated criterion 4 (performance thresholds for wireless network) based on data collected from mobile network operators on 5G and published the second version of the BoR (23) 164 BEREC Guidelines on very high capacity networks. The current publicly consulted version of the Guidelines reviews the performance thresholds values of criterion 3 originally defined in 2020. With this exercise, BEREC updates all aspects of the original Guidelines by the end of 2025, as mandated by the EECC. BEREC would like to call attention that the subject of this public consultation is the update of criterion three, but not the other three criteria, as they remain unchanged. Interested parties are kindly asked to send their contributions to Update_VHCN_Guidelines@distro.berec.europa.eu no later than 30 April 2025 close of business. Contributions should be sent preferably in English and, in order to facilitate processing of the responses, the comments provided should clearly refer to the specific paragraphs of the document. After submitting the contribution, an acknowledgment email will be sent to the sender. All stakeholders are strongly encouraged to submit their contributions as early as possible. Contributions received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be taken into account. In accordance with the BEREC policy on public consultations, BEREC will publish all contributions and a summary of the contributions, respecting confidentiality requests. Any such requests should clearly indicate which information is considered confidential and be accompanied by a non-confidential version in case the contribution is partially deemed as confidential. Privacy statement type Privacy Statement for Public Consultation Category Name Ongoing Public Consultations and Calls for Inputs Notify subscribers Off
The Commission has taken a key step in advancing Europe's technological leadership and sustainability goals by creating 3 new European Partnerships on advanced materials, textiles, and photovoltaics.
The applicant Corteva Agriscience meptyldinocap International Sàrl submitted a request to the competent national authority in Croatia to evaluate the confirmatory data provided in response to the data gaps that were identified for meptyldinocap in the framework of the MRL review under Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. Moreover, the applicant requested to raise the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for meptyldinocap in table and wine grapes. To address the data gap on storage stability for the metabolite 2,4‐DNOP in high acid and in high water commodities, a storage stability study in high acid commodities was provided for meptyldinocap and 2,4 DNOP. This information allowed to confirm the validity of residue data on grapes and strawberries assessed in the MRL review. Information on the nature of residues in rotational crops and on the storage stability of metabolite 2,4‐DNOP in high water content matrices were not provided within this application. In addition, new residue trials on grapes, compliant with existing EU GAPs were submitted which resulted in a higher MRL proposal than the one tentatively derived by the MRL review. EFSA concluded that the identified data gaps were satisfactorily addressed for table and wine grapes, partially addressed for strawberries and not addressed for melons and watermelons. Furthermore, the new information provided required a revision of the existing MRLs for table and wine grapes. The consumer risk assessment performed for meptyldinocap in the MRL review was revised accordingly and a consumer concern was not identified.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance regarding the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted comprehensive expert knowledge elicitations on candidate priority pests, focusing on the lag period, rate of expansion and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on Thaumatotibia leucotreta, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
This document provides the conclusions of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2020‐0114) at the request of the European Commission. The full pest survey card for palm lethal yellowing phytoplasmas and their vector Haplaxius crudus is published and available online in the EFSA Pest Survey Card gallery at the following link and will be updated whenever new information becomes available: https://efsa.europa.eu/plants/planthealth/monitoring/surveillance/palm-…
This document provides the conclusions of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2020‐0114) at the request of the European Commission. The full pest survey card for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus and R. palmarum is published and available online in the EFSA Pest Survey Card gallery at the following link and will be updated whenever new information becomes available: https://efsa.europa.eu/plants/planthealth/monitoring/surveillance/rhync…
This document provides the conclusions of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2020‐0114) at the request of the European Commission. The full pest survey card for Paysandisia archon is published and available online in the EFSA Pest Survey Card gallery at the following link and will be updated whenever new information becomes available: https://efsa.europa.eu/plants/planthealth/monitoring/surveillance/paysa…
Despite the US withdrawal, international partners reaffirm their commitment to supporting South Africa’s just energy transition, with over $2.5bn already invested and pledges exceeding initial commitments.
The Commission’s latest reports assess the impact of the EU ETS extension to maritime transport and explore the potential inclusion of smaller ships in emissions monitoring.
Genetically modified maize DAS1131 was developed to confer resistance to certain susceptible lepidopteran pests, as well as tolerance to glyphosate herbicide, these properties were achieved by introducing the cry1Da2 and dgt‐28 epsps expression cassettes. The molecular characterisation data and bioinformatic analyses do not identify issues requiring food/feed safety assessment. None of the identified differences in the agronomic/phenotypic and compositional characteristics tested between maize DAS1131 and its conventional counterpart needs further assessment, except for crude fat in grain which does not raise safety and nutritional concerns. The Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO Panel) does not identify safety concerns regarding the toxicity and allergenicity of the Cry1Da2 and DGT‐28 EPSPS proteins as expressed in maize DAS1131 and finds no evidence that the genetic modification would change the overall allergenicity of maize DAS1131. In the context of this application, the consumption of food and feed from maize DAS1131 does not represent a nutritional concern in humans and animals. The GMO Panel concludes that maize DAS1131 is as safe as the conventional counterpart and the non‐GM maize varieties tested, and no post‐market monitoring of food/feed is considered necessary. In the case of release of maize DAS1131 into the environment, including viable grains, this would not raise environmental safety concerns. The post‐market environmental monitoring plan and reporting intervals are in line with the intended uses of maize DAS1131. The GMO Panel concludes that maize DAS1131 is as safe as its conventional counterpart and the tested non‐GM maize varieties with respect to potential effects on human and animal health and the environment.
Today the Italian farmers’ association Coldiretti organised a demonstration in Parma. EFSA’s senior management met with representatives of the organisation.“Today, together with EFSA's Director, Bernhard Url, we met with representatives of Coldiretti for a discussion about food derived from cell cultures and precision fermentation,” said Alberto Spagnolli, EFSA's Senior Policy Coordinator.We had a constructive discussion which, in our view, helped to clarify some of the concerns and requests raised by Coldiretti, and EFSA's approach to safety assessments.We highlighted how Coldiretti's request...
The food enzyme endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase (4‐β‐d‐xylan xylanohydrolase, EC 3.2.1.8) is produced with the genetically modified Aspergillus niger strain XYL by DSM Food specialties. An evaluation of this food enzyme was made previously, in which EFSA could not conclude on its safety due to data gaps in a genotoxicity test. Subsequently, the applicant provided new data. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns. The food enzyme is free from viable cells of the production organism and its DNA. The food enzyme is intended to be used in four food manufacturing processes. Dietary exposure was estimated to be up to 0.281 mg (total organic solids) TOS/kg body weight (bw) per day in European populations. Genotoxicity tests did not indicate a safety concern. The systemic toxicity was assessed by means of a repeated dose 90‐day oral toxicity study in rats. The Panel identified a no observed adverse effect level of 4095 mg TOS/kg bw per day for males and of 4457 mg TOS/kg bw per day for females, respectively, the highest doses tested. When compared with the estimated dietary exposure, it results in a margin of exposure of at least 14,573. A search for the homology of the amino acid sequence of the endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase to known allergens was made and no match was found. The Panel considered that a risk of allergic reactions upon dietary exposure to the food enzyme cannot be excluded, but the likelihood is low. Based on the new data and the data provided previously, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns, under the intended conditions of use.
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of chromium chelate of DL‐methionine (Availa® Cr) for salmonids. The EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP) concluded that the additive is safe for salmonids at the maximum recommended of 600 mg additive/kg complete feed (corresponding to 0.6 mg Cr/kg complete feed). The use of the additive in animal feed is considered safe for the consumers and the environment. The additive is not an eye nor skin irritant. Due to the presence of nickel, the additive is considered a skin and respiratory sensitiser. Inhalation and dermal exposure are considered a risk. The FEEDAP Panel concludes that the additive may have the potential to be efficacious in improving the performance of salmonids at 200 mg additive/kg complete feed (0.2 mg Cr/kg complete feed).
The food enzyme endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase (4‐β‐D‐xylan xylanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.8) is produced with the genetically modified Bacillus subtilis strain DP‐Ezd119 by Genencor International B.V. The production strain meets the requirements for the qualified presumption of safety (QPS) approach. The genetic modifications do not give rise to safety concerns. The food enzyme was considered free from viable cells of the production organism and its DNA. The food enzyme is intended to be used in the processing of cereals and other grains for the production of baked products. Dietary exposure was estimated to be up to 0.085 mg total organic solids/kg body weight per day in European populations. Given the QPS status of the production strain and the absence of concerns resulting from the food enzyme manufacturing process, toxicity tests were considered unnecessary by the Panel. A search for the homology of the amino acid sequence of the endo‐1,4‐β‐xylanase to known allergens was made, and no match was found. The Panel considered that a risk of allergic reactions upon dietary exposure to the food enzyme cannot be excluded, but the likelihood is low. Based on the data provided, the Panel concluded that this food enzyme does not give rise to safety concerns under the intended conditions of use.
The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is the cornerstone of the Commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable & circular goods.
Discover how the EU Ecolabel for absorbent hygiene products boosts competitiveness, ensures environmental excellence, and aligns with EU legislation. Join the European Commission’s webinar on 9 April 2025 to explore business benefits and hear from industry leaders. Register now!
As the world celebrates Global Recycling Day on 18 March, discover eight EU-funded projects managed by HaDEA that are taking concrete steps towards a more circular economy and reducing waste.
In accordance with Article 6 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the applicant Albaugh Europe Sàrl submitted a request to the competent national authority in Slovenia to modify the existing maximum residue level (MRL) for the active substance acetamiprid in honey. The data submitted in support of the request were found to be sufficient to derive a new MRL proposal for honey. Adequate analytical methods for enforcement are available to control the residues of acetamiprid in honey at the validated limit of quantification (LOQs) of 0.01 and 0.05 mg/kg. Based on the risk assessment results, EFSA concluded that the short‐term and long‐term intake of acetamiprid residues in honey from existing critical agricultural practices on melliferous crops is unlikely to present a risk to consumer health.
Parma, Italy, 2026-11-18 to 2026-11-18 , 2026-11-19 to 2026-11-19 The 133rd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee will take place from 18 to 19 November 2026.
Parma, Italy, 2026-11-18 to 2026-11-18 , 2026-11-19 to 2026-11-19 The 133rd Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee will take place from 18 to 19 November 2026.
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Online, 2026-05-07 to 2026-05-07 , 2026-05-08 to 2026-05-08 The 130th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee will take place from 7 to 8 May 2026.
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Online, 2026-02-25 to 2026-02-25 , 2026-02-26 to 2026-02-26 The 129th Plenary meeting of the Scientific Committee will take place from 25 to 26 February 2026.
The EU hosted the third humanitarian Senior Officials Meeting on Sudan on 13 March 2025. The meeting, held in Brussels, gathered humanitarian donors, United Nations (UN) agencies, the International Committee of the Red Cross, international non-governmental organisations and Sudanese local responders
EU-funded researchers are joining forces to meet consumer demands to know more about where seafood comes from, its carbon footprint and nutritional value.
Amid renewed hope and significant challenges after the fall of the Assad regime, the EU alongside EU Member States, regional and international partners, as well as, Syria's transitional authorities, reaffirmed its support for an inclusive, peaceful, Syrian-owned and Syrian-led transition.
In the early hours of Sunday, 16 March, a fire broke out in a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, killing 59 people and injuring more than 155. North Macedonia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism requesting assistance to evacuate 15 patients suffering from severe burns.
On 6 March, the III EU-CLASI ministerial meeting brought together Ministers of Interior and Security from the European Union and Latin America to reinforce cooperation in tackling global security challenges.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance on the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted comprehensive expert knowledge elicitations for candidate priority pests on the lag period, rate of expansion and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on the three Candidatus Liberibacter species associated with citrus greening disease, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
The Collegio Carlo Alberto has introduced a second call for proposals for researchers awarded the MSCA Seal of Excellence under a Postdoctoral Fellowships call.
Long-term global cycles of atmospheric variation can be used to help water managers predict droughts more accurately, up to four years ahead, a new study has found.
The European Union will convene its 9th international Conference in support of Syria on 17 March, in Brussels. This year's edition comes at a historic moment, following the fall of the Assad regime where the Syrian people have the chance to re-take control of their destiny and rebuild their country.
The European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for the production of renewable hydrogen has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) . Eight of the bids were submitted under the dedicated maritime topic by hydrogen producers with off-takers in the maritime
eu-LISA is excited to participate in two major career fairs this March - Impactpool Virtual Career Fair and TECONOMY Linz - connecting with IT enthusiasts, students, and young professionals interested in shaping the future of digital Europe.Impactpool Virtual Career Fair – 20 March 2025A unique opportunity for global job seekers to explore career paths within EU agencies. Our recruiters will be available online to discuss roles, application tips, and the skills needed to join our dynamic team.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance on the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted expert knowledge elicitations for candidate priority pests, focusing on the lag period, expansion rate and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on Bactrocera dorsalis, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
The European Food Safety Authority assesses the safety of feed additives used in aquaculture, including the safety of the feed additives for the environment. The sediment compartment is frequently the environmental area most at risk from these chemicals. The objective of Task 1.1, as reported herein, was to develop standard exposure scenarios as part of the project titled “Modelling the Environmental Concentrations of Chemical Substances in Marine Sediment Resulting from Their Application via Feed in Marine Aquaculture.” This report presents the findings from Task 1.1. To calculate the predicted environmental concentrations (PEC), the model requires input data from three key areas; (1) the chemicals used in the feed, (2) aquaculture production, and (3) oceanographic conditions. In Task 1.1, information relevant to these topics was assessed, and based on the findings, a generalized standard exposure scenario for PEC calculation has been developed. The development of exposure scenarios has been tailored to fulfil the requirements for Phase I screening of the environmental risk assessment set by EFSA. Consequently, data on typical aquaculture species, representative model areas, and common production and oceanographic conditions have been selected. The data collection focused on information necessary for the model to ultimately calculate the initial PEC based on a worst‐case scenario. Some of the information assessed and collected can in addition be utilized in a Phase II (higher tier) environmental risk assessment. By implementing the proposed exposure scenarios, as outlined throughout this report, Task 1.1 lays the groundwork for the development of the conceptual model in Task 1.2. The conceptual model will be designed for flexibility, allowing for both Phase I and Phase II assessments, and enabling easy addition and update of new information.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance on the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted expert knowledge elicitations for candidate priority pests, focusing on the lag period, expansion rate and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on Anastrepha ludens, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance regarding the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted comprehensive expert knowledge elicitations on candidate priority pests, focusing on the lag period, rate of expansion and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on Phyllosticta citricarpa, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
The Action Plan for Affordable Energy is an ambitious strategy to reduce energy costs for households and businesses now, while building a clean, competitive and secure Energy Union for future generations.
Following the implementation of the Transparency Regulation in 2021, which also amended EFSA's Founding Regulation, the European Commission (EC) is conducting an Evaluation of EFSA's performance for the period from 2017 to 2024.
In 2022, EFSA was mandated by the European Commission's Directorate‐General for Health and Food Safety (M‐2022‐00070) to provide technical assistance regarding the list of Union quarantine pests qualifying as priority pests, as specified in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against plant pests. As part of Task C, EFSA conducted comprehensive expert knowledge elicitations on candidate priority pests, focusing on the lag period, rate of expansion and impact on production (yield and quality losses) and the environment. This report provides the rationale for the dataset on Bursaphelenchus xylophilus, delivered to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre, to feed into the Impact Indicator for Priority Pest (I2P2) model and complete the pest prioritisation ranking exercise.
Our progress under REPowerEU has been substantial, but we must continue to work together to address the remaining imports while not creating new import dependencies.
Today, senior officials from Natural Resources Canada and the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy met to reaffirm their commitment to revitalising exchanges under the EU-Canada High-Level Energy Dialogue.
The European automotive sector is at critical turning point, challenged by rapid technological changes and increasing competition. To address the changes ahead, President von der Leyen in January launched a Strategic Dialogue on the Future of the European Automotive Industry.
Mauritania is experiencing first-hand the consequences of the aggravation of the situation in Central Sahel. The new funding will support the urgent needs of Malian refugees, Mauritanian returnees and the most vulnerable host populations.
HaDEA has published the EU4Health Prior Information Notice HADEA/2025/CPN/0008-PIN - Multiple sourcing Framework Contracts to speed up the development of and access to innovative medical countermeasures - Next-Generation Influenza Vaccines.