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Posted on 30-01-2026

EU action on cancer – State of play

At a Glance 30-01-2026 Cancer is currently the second leading cause of mortality in the EU, after cardiovascular diseases. In 2024, around 2.7 million people were diagnosed with cancer in the EU and around 1.27 million died. EU action focuses on prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment; and quality of life for cancer patients, survivors and carers.

2028-2034 MFF: Quality analysis of the Commission’s impact assessments

Briefing 30-01-2026 The European Commission drew up seven impact assessments (IAs) in support of 18 programme proposals for the 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework (MFF) and the proposed regulation on a horizontal performance framework. The broad scope of these IAs does not allow individual programme proposals to be assessed in any detail – as is particularly salient in the case of the IA on the national and regional partnership plans, covering nine legislative proposals. All IAs acknowledge a deviation from the ... Posted on 29-01-2026

The EU's new bilateral security and defence partnerships

Briefing 29-01-2026 The Strategic Compass, adopted by the 27 EU Member States in March 2022 – only weeks after the onset of Russia's unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine – emphasised the need for robust partnerships in order for the EU to be able to achieve its objectives in the area of security and defence. Alongside 'acting' (operations), 'securing' (resilience) and 'investing', 'partnering' is one of the four main pillars of the Compass. The document itself outlines specific targets and deadlines ... Posted on 28-01-2026

Outcome of the informal European Council meeting of 22 January 2026

Briefing 28-01-2026 In the context of a severe crisis in transatlantic relations linked to United States (US) President Donald Trump's designs on Greenland, the European Council President, António Costa, convened an informal dinner meeting with EU leaders on 22 January 2026. The EU's determined and united response to the US threats contributed to their de-escalation. As the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, put it, the application of four key principles – 'firmness, outreach, preparedness and ...

EU Youth Strategy 2019-2027: Taking stock and the way forward

Study 28-01-2026 This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent ... All publications

Upcoming events

03-02-2026 15:00 STOA workshop: Humanities and social sciences at the heart of Europe’s future Workshops STOA

04-02-2026 15:00 STOA Workshop: Enhanced EU cooperation on cybersecurity Workshops STOA Exchange of Views with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra

09-02-2026 21:00 Joint ECON/FISC exchange of views with Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra Other events FISC ECON On 9 February 2026, from 21:00 to 22:00, ECON committee and FISC subcommittee will host Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra for a Structured dialogue on 2026 Commission Work Programme taxation files, including proposed withdrawals. All upcoming events

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What Europe does for me 15-05-2024 - 18:14

European Parliament: Facts and figures 21-09-2022 - 12:18

EU recovery instrument 29-06-2022 - 00:00

5G knowledge map 27-10-2021 - 13:08 All infographics

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