The overall goal of the REinforcing Women In REsearch (REWIRE) COFUND Programme is to support the careers of excellent postdoctoral female researchers at the University of Vienna. What it is offered A 36-month fellowship in any discipline offered at the University of Vienna A highly competitive programme supporting you in your academic career progression and becoming a mentor for future female […]
EU leading in global agri-food trade
In a report published recently, the EU confirms for yet another year its position as largest global exporter of agri-food products, with EU exports reaching €138 billion in 2018. Agriculture products represent a solid share of 7% of the value of EU total goods exported in 2018, ranking fourth after machinery, other manufactured goods and […]
The scrutiny of the European Defence Fund by the European Parliament and national parliaments
Since 2016, the European Union has developed a number of new security and defence initiatives. In particular, the introduction of Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund (EDF) have been designed to enable the EU to become a more autonomous actor in crisis management, capacity building and the protection of Europe and its citizens. […]
Public consultation: chlorinated paraffins in food and feed
EFSA is seeking feedback from interested parties on its scientific opinion about the risks to human and animal health related to the presence of chlorinated paraffins in food and feed. Chlorinated paraffins have been produced since the 1930s for a variety of purposes and are used as additives in lubricants, flame retardants in the rubber […]
European Day of Languages 2019
September 26 is the European Day of Languages and we want you to celebrate it with us. Why a European Day of Languages? The 47 member states of the Council of Europe encourage more than 800 million Europeans to learn more languages at any age, inside and outside the school. Convinced that linguistic diversity is […]
EPIC publishes policy memo on leave arrangements for non-traditional families
The European Platform for Investing in Children (EPIC) has published a policy memo focusing on leave provision for non-traditional families, including adoptive families, families with same-sex parents, and ‘reconstituted’ families (with step-parents and step-children). Supporting family life for non-traditional families The right to maternity, paternity and parental leave for families is now well established in […]
European citizens’ initiatives: Commission registers 3 new initiatives, and finds 1 inadmissible
The European Commission decided to register 3 new European citizens’ initiatives. ‘Stop corruption in Europe at its root, by cutting off funds to countries with inefficient judiciary after deadline’, ‘Actions on Climate Emergency‘ and ‘Save bees and farmers! Towards a bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment.’ The Commission also decided not to register a proposed […]
European Research Day 2019
Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe The event is organised by EURAXESS India in collaboration with the European Delegation to India and Bhutan. Participants will learn about research & innovation, cooperation and study opportunities in Europe. The event will allow to meet and network with representatives of EU members states and countries associated to Horizon 2020. The event will […]
“Reclaiming your Rights” 2019 Photo Competition
The European Disability Forum is inviting all EU/EAA citizens or residents from all ages to join the competition and capture in one image what access to justice (or lack thereof) looks like to people with disabilities. Who can participate The competition is open to EU/EAA citizens or residents from all ages and there is no entry […]