Fintech Boom Drives Financial Inclusion in Africa, Yet High Funding Costs Block Climate and Digital Progress
In a newly released report, the European Investment Bank (EIB) reveals that Africa’s fintech sector has nearly tripled in size since 2020,…
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Von der Leyen Charts Strategic Path for Europe’s Future at Budapest EPC Meeting
At the European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Budapest, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen outlined a strategic vision for Europe’s…
New EU Environment Commissioner: Time to Learn Lessons?
Over the past 5 years, the von der Leyen Commission has passed more environmental regulations than any in history. The Green Deal…
Cross-border crime: criminal cases can now be transferred to another EU country
A new EU law permits proceedings in a criminal case initiated in one EU country to be transferred to another EU country…
EESC proposes concrete recommendations for building a resilient and sustainable food system for the future
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has laid out a bold vision for transforming the EU’s agriculture, fisheries, and food systems…
Malware targeting millions of people taken down by international coalition
A global operation, supported by Eurojust, has led to the takedown of servers of infostealers, a type of malware used to steal personal…
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage: preserving meaningful moments
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage is observed on 27 October to raise awareness about the significance and preservation risks of audiovisual…
EU Green Initiative: Over €380 Million Fuels 133 New LIFE Projects
Brussels, Europe — In a decisive step towards environmental sustainability, the European Commission has announced a significant investment of more than €380 million…
Von der Leyen and Bin Zayed Discuss Ceasefire and EU-UAE Relations
In a phone call on Friday 18 October, President Ursula von der Leyen discussed with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United…
EU Commission joins forces with venture capital to support deep tech innovation in Europe
Today, the Commission has launched a Trusted Investors Network bringing together a group of investors ready to co-invest in innovative deep-tech companies in Europe…