Commission adopts certification methodologies for carbon farming under the CRCF Regulation

The European Commission yesterday adopted three certification methodologies for carbon farming under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation. By setting out clear technical rules, they ensure a consistent, credible and transparent approach to certifying carbon farming activities across the European Union. The delegated act covers three types of carbon farming activities: agriculture and […]

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EU reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine on 35th anniversary of regained independence

  On 24 August, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. This occasion embodies the bravery, resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s vicious war of aggression. It also symbolises Ukraine’s journey over the past 35 years in becoming a modern, democratic and European country.   To mark the occasion, the European Commission […]

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EU reaffirms solidarity with Ukraine on 35th anniversary of regained independence

  On 24 August, we celebrate Ukraine’s Independence Day. This occasion embodies the bravery, resistance and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of Russia’s vicious war of aggression. It also symbolises Ukraine’s journey over the past 35 years in becoming a modern, democratic and European country.   To mark the occasion, the European Commission […]

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EASA releases tool to assess the noise levels of light propeller-driven aeroplanes

ENCODE, “EASA’s Noise Compliance Demonstration Evaluator”, is an MS Excel tool that can be used to calculate the noise level and confidence interval from data measured during a noise test performed in accordance with Chapter 10 of ICAO Annex 16, Volume I. The tool validates each individual test run against the limitations for environmental conditions and […]

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The EU allocates €2 million in humanitarian aid to support victims of flash flood in Nepal

In response to the massive flash flood that has caused over 300 deaths in Nepal, the European Union has allocated €2 million in humanitarian aid to support affected communities. This emergency funding will help address immediate needs including as food, healthcare, clean water and sanitation. EU-funded partners are already providing help on the ground. This […]

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EASA modernises flight simulation training devices’ rules to support innovation and future pilot training

COLOGNE, July 15 2026 – The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has introduced a new regulatory framework for Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs), marking the most significant evolution of flight simulation qualification in Europe in decades. The new framework, established through Regulation (EU) 2026/781 and supported by new Certification Specifications (CS-FSTD Issue 1), modernises the […]

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Remembering the victims of climate disaster and building resilience

Against the backdrop of a summer already marked by heatwaves and wildfires across much of Europe, the EU Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis on 15 July honoured those who have lost their lives to climate-related disasters and expressed solidarity with the communities and families affected, while highlighting measures to better manage climate risks and […]

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