Ever since the results of the European elections have been in, newly-elected MEPs have been organising themselves into political groups, which bring together representatives from different EU countries based on their political affinities. According to Parliament rules, a political group must be composed of at least 25 MEPs from at least one-quarter of member states […]
Most viewed during the month of June on our website
What you can’t miss … We have carried out a selection of the documents, news and calls with more success of our web page in the month of June in both versions, Spanish and English. Choosing is not always an easy task and even more so if there is a great variety. For this reason, […]
7 million for disaster preparedness in Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region
As natural disasters threaten the most vulnerable people in the Southern Africa and Indian Ocean region, the EU is providing €7 million in humanitarian aid to increase the capacity of communities and authorities to prepare for and respond to disasters. This aid is in addition to the approximately €17 million in EU humanitarian assistance given […]
New EU leaders appointed
The European Council has agreed on the future leadership of the EU institutions. EU leaders have elected Charles Michel as the new President of the European Council and proposed Ursula von der Leyen as candidate for the President of the European Commission. They have also nominated Josep Borell Fontelles as candidate for the EU’s High […]
Natura 2000 Award
The European Commission invites you to learn more about Natura 2000 and to take part in the 2020 European Natura 2000 Award. Aim The Natura 2000 Award is designed to reward excellence in the management of Natura 2000 sites and showcase the added value of the network for local economies. It pays tribute to all […]
EURATOM: Towards joint European effort in area of nuclear materials
This call, focused on developing and consolidating a common European programme in the field of nuclear materials, belongs to the EURATOM sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Advanced materials are the very basis of the technological development and industrial innovation. In domain of the nuclear materials, qualification of existing materials for the conditions of nuclear […]
May 2019 – Euro area unemployment at 7.5% – EU28 at 6.3%
The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.5% in May 2019, down from 7.6% in April 2019 and from 8.3% in May 2018. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro area since July 2008. The EU28 unemployment rate was 6.3% in May 2019, down from 6.4% in April 2019 and from 6.9% in May 2018. This is the […]
H2020: Secure societies: Security for smart and safe cities, including for public spaces
This call (SU-INFRA02-2019) aims to strengthen the security of intelligent cities, with an emphasis on public spaces, and is part of the Secure societies- Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. In the cities, public spaces such as malls, open crowded gathering areas and events, and non-restricted […]
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: support for almost 7,300 researchers and innovators
As part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, the Commission has selected 67 consortia under the 2019 Research and Innovation Staff Exchange call for proposals. This will allow almost 7,300 excellent researchers and innovators to collaborate with their peers abroad. Sectors and disciplines They will work across different sectors and disciplines to tackle societal challenges such as the economics […]