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Austria just approved €319 million to transform a chip factory into the world's first high-volume producer of next-generation power semiconductors. The breakthrough technology will power everything from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems.
A cross-border EU program has helped nearly 3,000 workers recover unpaid wages and benefits over the past two years. The network of counselors now covers eight countries and is expanding with new protections.
The European Union just backed a massive new platform to transform the Mediterranean into a clean energy powerhouse. With $4.9 billion in guarantees, T-MED is already funding solar mega-projects across Egypt and Tunisia.
Europe just made getting your money back from cancelled flights, trains, and buses dramatically easier. One simple form now covers every type of travel across all 27 EU countries.
Ukraine just took a major step toward EU membership as Brussels launches a twice-weekly task force to fast-track the country's reforms. After Hungary lifted its veto this week, officials on both sides are meeting regularly to help Ukraine complete its accession requirements.
European leaders doubled down on their commitment to Ukraine this week, promising continued funding and sanctions against Russia as the war enters a critical winter phase. The summit also delivered a diplomatic breakthrough between Ukraine and Hungary after years of tension.
Nearly half of European workers face mental health risks on the job, but a new campaign aims to break the silence. The EU's Healthy Workplaces initiative is helping employers tackle stress, burnout, and workplace pressure head-on.
Nigeria just secured €14 million from the European Union to prepare a massive fibre-optic network that could connect millions to high-speed internet. The funding will help design and plan 90,000 kilometres of digital infrastructure across the country.
After years of blocking Ukraine's EU membership, Hungary lifted its veto following a breakthrough agreement protecting ethnic Hungarian minorities. The move opens new pathways for Ukraine's integration into Europe and could lead to a historic first meeting between the two nations' leaders.
Hungary's parliament voted to dismantle a controversial 2021 law that banned age-appropriate LGBTQ+ content for minors, marking a dramatic shift after Viktor Orban's defeat. The European Union immediately responded by releasing billions in frozen funding.
Hungary has regained access to €4.2 billion in EU funding after adopting sweeping anti-corruption reforms under its new government. The country can now rejoin popular programs like Erasmus+ student exchanges and Horizon Europe research funding.
Hungarian lawmakers voted Tuesday to remove discriminatory provisions from a controversial 2021 "child protection" law that restricted LGBTQ+ content. The move marks the first major reversal of restrictive policies under new Prime Minister Péter Magyar's government.