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- Financing for energy security rose to a record in 2025, with €11.6 billion invested in European grids, and mobilising around a third of the total energy transition investment
- Biggest ever financing programme for startups, scale-ups and tech infrastructure consolidates EIB Group’s position as cornerstone of EU’s venture capital ecosystem
- Scope of security and defence investments expanded, financing quadruples to reach nearly 5% of EIB Group’s annual EU business, in milestone year of historic dec...
The regulation is a key milestone in delivering the REPowerEU objective of ending the EU’s reliance on Russian energy.
“As of today, the EU energy market will be stronger, more resilient and more diversified. We are breaking away from detr...
Today, the European Commission has started two sets of specification proceedings to assist Google in complying with its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (‘DMA’). The specification proceedings formalise the Commission’s regulatory dialogue with Google on certain areas of its compliance with two DMA obligations.
The first set of proceedings concerns Google’s obligation under Article 6(7) of the DMA to provide third-party developers with free and effective interoperability with hardware an...
The EU and India concluded negotiations today for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It will strengthen economic and political ties between the world’s second and fourth largest economies, at a time of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic challenges, highlighting their joint commitment to economic openness and rules-based trade.
European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, said: “...
Oral Conclusions by President António Costa following the Informal meeting of the members of the European Council, 22 January 2026
The European Union and the United States have long been partners and allies. We have built a transatlantic community forged by history, anchored in common values, and dedicated to the prosperity and security of our peoples.
We believe that relationships between partners and allies should be managed in a cordial and respectful way.
Europe and the United States have...
22 January 2026
- Geoeconomic fragmentation and geopolitical risk have become key sources of macro-financial uncertainty, which can affect financial stability
- Geopolitical shocks can amplify financial stress and dampen economic growth
- Report sets out new monitoring framework integrating geopolitical indicators into financial stability analysis
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) today published a joint report entitled “Financial stability risks from geoec...
The European Commission proposed the Digital Networks Act (DNA) to modernise, simplify and harmonise EU rules on connectivity networks. The current rules must be updated to create the conditions for operators to invest into rolling out advanced fibre and mobile networks. High-capacity networks enable innovative tech, like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud. The widespread availability of advanced connectivity for people and businesses across the EU is the foundation of Europe’s competitiveness.
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Blog Post by Tobias Adrian and Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas
Global Economy Shakes Off Tariff Shock Amid Tech-Driven Boomrisks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time.
Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty. Our latest projections indicate that global growth will hold steady at 3.3 percent this year, an upward r...
Special Address by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Davos, 19 January 2026
President Brende, dear Børge, thank you very much for the warm welcome.
Your Majesties,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is now 55 years since the first meeting here in Davos. The idea of the founder, Klaus Schwab, was to create a platform to discuss the issues and the ideas of the day. Of course, the world has transformed completely...
In 2025, the European Union Intellectual Property Office received 327 735 new applications for EU trade marks and EU designs. It is the highest annual number of intellectual property (IP) applications since the Office began accepting filings in 1996.
Overall, it represents a 7.8% increase compared to 2024, surpassing the previous record set in 2021 (313 928 applications received)
Trade Marks Drive Overall Growth
European Union trade marks (EUTMs) accounted for the largest share of applications i...
