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A new EU report sets out the potential impact of the predicted El Niño climate phenomenon later this year. It predicts unusually warm weather to spread across much of the world, including in Europe, while East Africa, parts of Asia, and large parts of South and North America will get more rainfall.

New survey confirms that excessive screen time and social media significantly impact youth’s physical and mental health. Its publication coincides with the final meeting of the special panel on child safety online, set to deliver recommendations on how to strengthen the protection of minors online.

The EU and the Republic of Moldova have reached a significant milestone with the opening of negotiations on the first accession negotiating cluster. This includes the most critical components of EU rules on the rule of law and fundamental rights.

The EU and Ukraine have opened accession negotiations on the first so-called 'fundamentals' cluster, covering core values and principles on which the EU is built. It also includes the rule of law, EU fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration reform.

The EU Parliament has secured an air passenger rules deal that maintains compensation for three-hour delays, ensures faster reimbursement, fee-free child seating and flight price transparency. Passengers can also claim compensation if their flight is cancelled less than 14 days before it departs.

The EU and the Republic of Korea advanced their strategic partnership even further at a summit in Brussels. They also launched their competitiveness partnership, signed a digital trade agreement, and discussed current geopolitical developments.

The European Commission has presented its first-ever, tailored strategies dedicated to support both EU islands and coastal communities. Both strategies work in tandem, reinforcing each other to address shared pressures while tackling the unique realities of islands and coastal communities alike.

A new EU platform designed to support innovators and startups across Europe has launched this week. A central entry point, the EU Innovation Platform, will help innovators seeking support to bring their ideas closer to the market by connecting them with relevant available services or funding calls.

The EU law on victims’ rights has been updated to make it easier to report a crime online. Victims will also gain access to the EU-wide hotline 116 006 for information and support on their rights. Children who are victims of crime will be able to call on dedicated, child-friendly support services.

The European Prize for Women Innovators recognises women who are transforming innovation into real-world impact. This year’s winners included 2026 EIC Women Innovator Katerina Spranger (Ukraine/UK), whose company harnesses AI to enhance the safety and precision of brain aneurysm treatments.