Search

Today, nearly every form of serious and organised crime leaves a digital trace. Whether it concerns cyber fraud, ransomware attacks, drug or migrant trafficking, money laundering, child sexual abuse or terrorism, the internet has evolved from a mere tool to the very backbone of modern criminal operations. In around 85 % of criminal investigations, law enforcement and judicial authorities need to access and extract digital information. However, giving law enforcement authorities greater access to ...

On 10 and 11 July 2025, the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC2025) was held in Rome, gathering international leaders, business representatives, and civil society to reaffirm support for Ukraine's recovery in the light of Russia's ongoing aggression. This fourth edition of the URC continued the series of high-level events dedicated to mobilising international support and investment for Ukraine's reconstruction, reform and modernisation.

The European Parliament's July 2025 plenary session featured a debate on Parliament's expectations for the EU's post-2027 long-term budget ahead of the Commission's proposal. Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen presented the programme of activities of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the EU, which began on 1 July 2025. Members then discussed the conclusions of the 26 June European Council meeting with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President ...

Erasmus+ is the EU programme for education, training, youth and sports for the 2021-2027 period, established by a 2021 regulation of the European Parliament and the Council. It is a successor to the 2014-2020 programme. Erasmus+ is commonly known as a student learning mobility programme, but it actually consists of a wide array of other actions to bolster the potential of European youth. This paper looks specifically at youth policies within Erasmus+.

In this period of accelerating geopolitical tensions, the EU stands at a critical juncture, facing increasing global competition and sharply divergent views from some countries, which sometimes challenge the EU's approach to digital regulation. To assert its position as a consistent, predictable and reliable partner, the EU has defined objectives for future digital cooperation in its international digital strategy, published on 5 June 2025.

This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics among them. With the exception of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay have all experienced GDP growth exceeding 3%. Inflation trends are similar as Argentina continues to face hyperinflation at a rate of 219.9%, while Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay are moving toward more stable price levels after significant increases recorded ...

The European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme is an EU programme aimed at young people that seeks to promote volunteering and solidarity in Europe. The current programme for the years 2021 to 2027 is a successor to the 2018-2020 programme, which in turn succeeded the 2016-2017 pilot. The 2021-2027 ESC incorporates what was formerly known as the EU Aid Volunteers initiative, as well as volunteering activities such as the European Voluntary Service that used to reside under the 2014-2020 Erasmus+ programme ...

Initiatives to restore European primary forests and thereby reverse centuries of decline are gaining traction. Such restoration could deliver significant ecological, environmental, climate-related and socio-cultural benefits, ranging from biodiversity conservation, water regulation and climate mitigation, to ecotourism and renewed human relationships with nature. However, a number of challenges and trade-offs need to be addressed, including the lack of primary forest mapping, concerns over human ...

Draft amending budget No 1/2025 (DAB 1/2025) to the EU's 2025 general budget seeks to enter the €1.35 billion surplus from implementation of the 2024 budget as revenue into the 2025 budget. Including this surplus would lead to a corresponding reduction in Member States' gross national income (GNI) contributions to the 2025 budget. The European Parliament is expected to vote on the Council's position on DAB 1/2025 during the July plenary session.

On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will become the 21st EU Member State to have joined the euro area and adopted the euro. Assessments by both the European Commission and the European Central Bank have concluded that Bulgaria meets the requirements for accession to the euro area. On 25 June, Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) adopted its report on the adoption by Bulgaria of the euro as planned. Parliament is due to vote on its opinion on Bulgaria's euro-area membership during ...