The EU joined other parties at the 18th Conference of the Parties (CoP18) to the UN Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), celebrated in Geneva, Switzerland, this last weekend to take additional measures to protect the world’s most threatened species against over-exploitation through international trade. Convention on Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is a […]
Towards European military diving training standards
Diving operations involving navies from different EU Member States are still almost impossible because there are no common European diving standards allowing such cooperation so far. This lack of interoperability has led to a serious shortage of rescue vessels and divers, which are indispensable assets in all national and international naval operations. To enable cooperation […]
Travelling with your pet in Europe
Título: Travelling with your pet in Europe Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 00:45 Resumen: Tus mejores amigos pueden ir de vacaciones contigo. El Parlamento Europeo quiere facilitar los desplazamientos de sus mascotas. Las mascotas necesitan pasaportes europeos para mascotas, microchips para su identificación y vacunas antirrábicas para viajar dentro de la UE. Recuérdele a su perro que […]
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions: Interoperability standards for military unmanned systems
This call (PADR-US-03-2019), which aims to improve the interoperability of unmanned military systems, is part of the Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions programme. Interoperability of defence systems is key for the ability of different forces to operate safely and effectively together in joint or combined operations. It can be challenging for the armed forces to […]
Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators: Policy Officer – Clean Energy for all Europeans
The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), based in Ljubljana (Slovenia) has opened a vacancy for policy makers – Clean Energy for all Europeans. The Agency is looking for a person who will be assigned to the Agency’s Electricity Department and will work closely with the market monitoring teams and report to one […]
H2020: Secure Societies: Technologies for first responders
This call (SU-DRS02-2018-2019-2020), which aims to develop new technologies for the rapid and accurate detection of pathogens, belongs to the Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens sub-programme of the Horizon 2020 Programme. Resilience is essential if authorities are to take appropriate action in response to major disasters, both natural […]
Films put the Western Balkans on the big screen
The Western Balkans’ film scene has been thriving in recent years, reaching audiences across the world and winning awards at major festivals. The EU supports the film industry and film events in the region, and this week sees the opening of one of these; the 25th edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival. Founded during the […]
European Commission intensifies its support to Sri La for the prevention and fight against terrorism
The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent extremism, build community resilience, and promote peace and tolerance. The European Commission, through its Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, has allocated €8.5 million to support Sri Lankan efforts to prevent violent […]
rescEU assets mobilised to help Greece fight devastating forest fires
Following an application for aid submitted by Greece on 13 August 2019, EU rescue assets have been mobilised to deal with forest fires in several areas of Greece. As an immediate response, the European Union has already helped mobilize 3 forest fighter planes from the U.S. Rescue Reserve in Italy and Spain to be quickly […]