The European Commission in Brussels published on October 19, 2026 materials with questions and answers accompanying a press release on new projects of the LIFE programme. The LIFE programme is a financing instrument of the European Union aimed at supporting projects in the field of environmental protection, climate and transition to a sustainable economy. The published materials list the participating countries to which the new projects relate, including Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Latvia, Hungary, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal and other EU member states. Details of specific projects and funding amounts are not disclosed in the brief version of the message, however it is mentioned that full information is available in the European Commission's press release. The LIFE programme traditionally supports initiatives in the field of biodiversity, adaptation to climate change, energy efficiency improvement and transition to a circular economy. The new projects are likely to continue this direction, covering a wide range of countries across the continent.