The purpose of this call is to finance projects to improve the application of the law in the area of protection The call would support proposals on the protection of public spaces, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear security (CBRN), critical infrastructure protection (CIP) or explosives and explosives precursors. Scope Activities to be funded include actions […]
Christine Lagarde appointed President of the European Central Bank
The European Council appointed Christine Lagarde to be the President of the European Central Bank for a non-renewable term of 8 years. Christine Lagarde will replace the outgoing President, Mario Draghi, as of 1 November 2019. Background On 2 July 2019, the European Council considered Christine Lagarde to be the appropriate candidate for President of […]
European Council conclusions on Turkey, illegal drilling activities and flight MH17
The European Council met on October 17, 2019 to discuss Brexit, the enlargement of the EU and Turkey. The European Council adopted the EU’s strategic agenda for 2019-2024. Leaders also focused on climate, disinformation, the long-term EU budget, and external relations, including Russia and Turkey. Conclusiones TURKEY The European Council endorses the Council Conclusions of […]
Group Leader Missions and Meetings at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
Organisation ECDC is an EU agency aimed at strengthening Europe’s defences against infectious diseases. The core functions cover a wide spectrum of activities: surveillance, epidemic intelligence, response, scientific advice, microbiology, preparedness, public health training, international relations, health communication, and the scientific journal Eurosurveillance. Place Stockholm(Sweden) Job description The jobholder will report to the Head of Section […]
Commission opens investigation into proposed public support for Samsung plant in Hungary
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether Hungary’s plans to grant €108 million of public support to Samsung SDI for investing in the expansion of its battery cell production facility in Göd (Hungary) is in line with EU rules on regional State aid. Bakcground Samsung SDI is investing around €1.2 billion […]
H2020: Secure, clean and efficient energy: Increase performance and reliability of photovoltaic plants
This call includes the contribution of the Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge “Secure, clean and efficient energy” to the focus area “Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future” which underpins the goals of the Paris Agreement and the “Clean Energy for all European” package. Objective To accurately predict and measure the contribution of PV systems (including floating […]
Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, following his address to the European Council, 17-18/10/2019
Título: Press conference by David SASSOLI, EP President, following his address to the European Council, 17-18/10/2019 Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 05:03 Resumen: David SASSOLI, presidente del PE, da una conferencia de prensa tras el Consejo Europeo que tendrá lugar los días 17-18 / 10/2019 en Bruselas. La siguiente transcripción es el resultado de un proceso automático. Verificar […]
European Parliament President David Sassoli’s speech to the European Council
European Parliament President David Sassoli opened the European Council in Brussels on theh 17 of october 2019. This is the first time he has attended the Council in his role as President of the European Parliament. Brexit The agreement reached with the government of the United Kingdom is welcome. The European Parliament will examine closely […]
Internal Security Fund Police : Drugs
The purpose of this call is to finance projects to improve the application of the law in the area of illicit drug trafficking Objectives Applications for submitted projects must address at least one of the following priorities: Joint training programs for law enforcement to improve the EU’s ability to combat drug trafficking. Activities aimed at […]