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With a budget of around € 5.2 billion for 2026, the programme continues to invest in skills development and citizenship education through cross-border mobility and cooperation projects.

Today, the European Commission presented its vision for a vibrant and integrated European cultural landscape with the launch of the Culture Compass for Europe.

The pre-selection panel for the European Capital of Culture 2031 in Malta met on 3 and 4 November at the Valletta Design Cluster. Following deliberations, the independent panel of experts recommended Victoria, Gozo to move forward to the final round of the process.

The annual reports provide an update on the implementation and enforcement of EU trade policy.

The European Commission is offering 40,000 young people a unique opportunity to explore Europe through DiscoverEU, an action of the Erasmus+ programme, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Schengen area.

Commissioner for Agriculture and Food, Christophe Hansen, is in Malta as part of his commitment to tour all Member States in 2025 to discuss the future of agriculture and understand the different agricultural challenges across the EU. 

As of this date, Member States will start electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing the EU's external borders for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period).

Today, Maria Elena Despott has been appointed as new Head of the European Commission Representation in Valletta, Malta.

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission takes legal action against Member States that fail to comply with their obligations under EU law.