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Rent support and eviction prevention become European housing priorities

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The Council of the European Union has adopted a recommendation aimed at preventing housing exclusion. The measures mentioned in the Lusa summary include support with rent payments and action to prevent evictions.

The document places access to housing and the ability to remain in a home at the centre of the response to vulnerability. The available information outlines courses of action but does not specify amounts, eligibility criteria or implementation schedules.

For households, landlords and support organisations, it will be relevant to follow how these guidelines are translated into practical measures. The report alone does not establish that a new benefit has been introduced in Portugal or that a national eviction procedure has changed.

Follow national announcements for details of any support and eligibility requirements.

EU-issued debt exceeds 5% of the bloc’s GDP

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Debt issued by the European Union on behalf of its Member States has almost doubled since 2020 and now exceeds 5% of the bloc’s gross domestic product. The figures are cited by the European Fiscal Board.

Joint issuance allows the Union to raise funding associated with its Member States. The increase recorded since 2020 highlights the growing use of this instrument within the European financial framework.

The share of GDP provides a measure of the scale of the debt relative to the Union’s economy. The report places this issue at the centre of discussions on European public finances and the management of shared commitments.

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Report finds gaps in Europe’s coordination against cyberattacks

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The European Union’s response to significant cybersecurity incidents is only partially effective, according to the European Court of Auditors. The report identifies difficulties in information sharing and delays in implementing measures.

Sharing data between entities is essential to detecting threats and coordinating responses. According to the assessment, gaps in this process limit the ability to act jointly when significant incidents occur.

The report also notes delays in carrying out planned measures. Its findings put cooperation and timely implementation among the issues to monitor as Europe strengthens digital security.

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Sustainable aviation fuel gains scale across Europe

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The supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the European Union almost increased sixfold in 2025, reaching 1.1 million tonnes. This growth demonstrates the rapid expansion in the use of this alternative across European air transport.

The volume supplied exceeded the mandatory 2% target set by European regulations. The result indicates that the sector surpassed the minimum threshold in the first period assessed, although the transition will depend on continued supply and production capacity.

The adoption of these fuels forms part of efforts to reduce aviation’s climate impact. Future developments should be considered in light of European targets, costs for operators and passengers, and the investment required to increase production.

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Portugal Records the Largest Increase in Construction Production in the European Union

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Portugal stood out in October as the country with the largest increase in construction sector production among EU Member States, recording a year-on-year growth of 6.9%. This increase contrasts significantly with the 0.2% growth in the Eurozone and the 0.8% decrease in the EU, according to preliminary estimates released by Eurostat this Wednesday. This national performance can be partially attributed to the progress of works associated with the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).

In an annual analysis, the indicator measuring the evolution of production volume in the sector, which includes building construction, civil engineering, and specialized construction activities, shows that the largest increases were recorded in Portugal (+6.9%), Spain (+6.3%), and Bulgaria (+6.2%). On the other hand, the biggest declines were observed in Romania (-14.5%), Slovenia (-13.4%), and Poland (-11.4%).

In the Eurozone, construction sector production rose 3% in civil engineering, 0.6% in building construction, and fell 0.9% in specialized construction activities, year-on-year. In the EU, increases were 1.3% in civil engineering, while building construction fell 0.5% and specialized activities declined 1.2%.

Compared to the previous month, construction production grew by 1% in the Eurozone and 0.7% in the EU in October. Portugal recorded the third-largest monthly increase, with a rise of 4.6%, alongside Hungary. The highest positive monthly variations were observed in Slovakia (+7.9%) and Austria (+6.5%), while the largest declines occurred in Romania (-8.3%) and Poland (-2.7%).