A new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for rural areas

The Commission launched a new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for rural areas. EU funds and programmes that can foster sustainable growth and well-being in rural areas abound. However, identifying the most appropriate option is not always straightforward for potential beneficiaries. The Rural toolkit gathers funding opportunities from 26 different Read more about A new interactive guide mapping all funding opportunities available at EU level for rural areas[…]

State aid: Commission approves €259 million Romanian scheme

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €259 million Romanian scheme, made available in part through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (‘RRF’), to support investments in the production, assembly and recycling of batteries, of photovoltaic cells and of panels. The scheme aims at supporting Romania’s regional development and fostering the EU’s Read more about State aid: Commission approves €259 million Romanian scheme[…]

What is asbestos and why do we need to be protected from it?

Asbestos is a highly dangerous substance which can cause cancer and other illnesses. Environmental and occupational exposure to asbestos is known to contribute to the high burden of cancer, causing many avoidable deaths. 78% of cancers recognised as occupational cancer in the EU are related to asbestos. In 2019 alone, more than 70,000 workers died from Read more about What is asbestos and why do we need to be protected from it?[…]

EU auditors identify risks to the successful implementation of national recovery and resilience plans

The Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) was established in 2021 to mitigate the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To receive a share of the more than €700 billion in EU financial support available under the RRF, Member States have to submit national recovery and resilience plans, which are examined by the European Read more about EU auditors identify risks to the successful implementation of national recovery and resilience plans[…]

EU budget 2023

The Commission has today proposed an annual EU budget of €185.6 billion for 2023, to be complemented by an estimated €113.9 billion in grants under NextGenerationEU. The EU budget will continue to mobilise significant investments to boost Europe’s strategic autonomy, the ongoing economic recovery, safeguard sustainability and create jobs. The Commission will continue to prioritise Read more about EU budget 2023[…]

What is the Technical Support Instrument

The Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is the Commission’s instrument to provide technical support to reforms in EU Member States, following requests by national authorities. TSI is part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and of the Recovery Plan for Europe. It promotes the EU’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States’ efforts to Read more about What is the Technical Support Instrument[…]

Digital Transition

What is the Technical Support Instrument?

The Technical Support Instrument (TSI) is the Commission’s instrument to provide technical support to reforms in EU Member States. TSI is part of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2021-2027 and of the Recovery Plan for Europe. It has the general objective to promote the Union’s economic, social and territorial cohesion by supporting Member States’ efforts Read more about What is the Technical Support Instrument?[…]