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1. Shaping Europe’s future through education and training

   The education and skills package helps reverse the decline in basic skills and improve teaching and how digital tools and AI are used in education. It focuses on four priorities and features a number of concrete initiatives that reflect changing labour market needs.

2. Vote for your favourite artist!

   Music fans in Europe are invited to vote by 31 December for their favourite artist for the Music Moves Europe Awards 2027. The nominee with the most votes will win the Public Choice Award. Find the full list of nominees here.

3. European Innovation Council launches €1.8 billion in funding for 2027

   The European Innovation Council has launched €1.8 billion in funding for 2027 to support Europe's most promising deep tech entrepreneurs and researchers. The funding will help turn breakthrough research into market-ready innovations and strengthen Europe's ability to scale strategic technologies.

4. New plan to boost sustainable tourism in Europe

   Europe is the world's leading travel destination and tourism is one of its greatest strategic economic assets. The new EU sustainable tourism strategy will increase the sector's competitiveness, sustainability and resilience while allowing tourists to discover our beautiful countries. Find out more.

5. Commission and European Space Agency launch new website on climate change research

   To deepen our understanding of Earth's changing environment, the European Commission and the European Space Agency launched the Earth System Science Initiative, a website showcasing European research efforts on biodiversity loss, ocean health, polar change and climate extremes.

6. EU future enlargement: Countries' progress on the EU path

   Enlargement is a merit-based process where enlargement countries must align with EU values and legislation to become an EU Member State. The European Commission has assessed the progress made over the past year by countries looking to join the EU and set out reform priorities for the way forward.

7. Commission gives guidelines on how Europeans can prepare for a crisis

   As Europe faces increasingly frequent crises, the European Commission has presented new guidelines to help people and communities prepare for emergencies. The guidelines include advice on what essentials to pack for a 72-hour emergency and making sure persons with disabilities are not excluded.

8. Europeans overwhelmingly support stronger EU civil protection cooperation, new survey shows

   According to the latest Eurobarometer on EU Civil Protection, nine in ten Europeans think it is important that the EU helps coordinate disaster response both within its territories and other countries, while 94% agree that EU countries should support one another when in need.

9. EU-funded research advancing our understanding of liver cancer

   Liver cancer is the seventh most common cancer type in the world and the third most common cause of cancer death. Some EU research projects are advancing our knowledge of liver cancer, from identifying genetic and environmental factors to investigating the disease development in the body.

10. Newborn immunisation against respiratory virus could cut infant winter hospitalisations

    As the cold season nears, a new EU report indicates that universal immunisation of newborns against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can reduce the risk of hospitalisation due to respiratory infections in young children by more than half.

11. What do young Europeans think about democracy?

    The latest Eurobarometer on Youth and Democracy explores the views, concerns and expectations of young Europeans in 2026. The findings offer insights into how young people see democracy and their role in shaping Europe's future.

12. A stronger Frontex for better protection of the EU’s external borders

    The Commission has proposed to reinforce Frontex to help EU and Schengen countries manage the EU’s external borders more effectively. The new rules will give it the right tools and resources to act faster and support third countries on returns.

13. Protecting Europe with stronger climate-resilience

    The new EU framework for climate resilience strengthens Europe's ability to anticipate, prepare for, and manage climate risks. It does so by taking a proactive and systemic risk management approach and includes a new climate resilience law and practical tools.

14. EU citizens think innovative foods can be useful but want more information, new Eurobarometer shows

    The survey shows that many Europeans see food innovation as useful to help farmers and food producers respond to major challenges. Innovative foods can strengthen the resilience and preparedness of our food system, widen production options, support food security and help meet consumer needs.

15. Bring the ocean into your classroom

    Does your school have a project that helps students explore the ocean and our connection to it? Apply to become a European Blue School by 15 December! The Network of European Blue Schools brings together schools across Europe to make ocean literacy part of education.

16. Investigation into migration deal between Italy and Albania wins 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism

    An investigation into the migration deal between Italy and Albania has won the 2026 Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize. Journalists Giacomo Zandonini, from Italy, and Maite Vermeulen, from the Netherlands wrote the story. The prize is a tribute to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, assassinated in 2017.

17. 2026 Sakharov Prize goes to the International Criminal Court and its officials

    The 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court and its officials. With the award, the European Parliament ‘recognises the Court’s important work in upholding international law and justice’, said President Roberta Metsola.

18. Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector

    The European Commission has set out its vision for fisheries and aquaculture towards 2040. This outlines the course for fishers, aquaculture producers and local communities over the next 15 years to ensure a strong, competitive and sustainable blue economy.

19. Click wisely: promoting online safety during European Cybersecurity Month

    Every October, the EU’s annual campaign promoting cybersecurity among EU citizens and organisations brings together hundreds of partners in a series of conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations to raise awareness and share good practices.

20. An EU strategy for a rapidly changing Arctic

    The Arctic is changing fast. From climate change to geopolitical tensions, there are challenges reshaping its security and economic landscape. The Commission has put forward a strategy for the Arctic - a framework of cooperation that places people, security, climate and prosperity at its core.