After the process of hearings to the commissioners, the plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday approved the new European Commission. The new Commission received 461 votes in favor, 157 against and 89 abstentions The president and her team of commissioners will take office on December 1, for five years The European Parliament evaluated […]
IMPAC 2019 : Information measures relating to the Common Agricultural Policy
The general objective of the call is to build trust within the EU and among all citizens, farmers and non-farmers alike. The common agricultural policy (CAP), is a policy for all the citizens of the EU and the benefits that it provides to them must be clearly demonstrated. Scope This is a call for proposals for information […]
EU Studies & Career Fair 2020
The EU Studies & Career Fair 2020, organised by Politico from 14 to 15 February, is the largest educational and networking event in Europe focused on graduate and postgraduate programmes in EU studies, international relations, business, economics, public policy and law. Since 1999, the EU Studies Fair has been a reference for over 50 world-class academic institutions, from […]
5 PhD positions in Neural Prostheses
“Our Laboratory aims to improve the quality of life of millions of people with neurological disorders such as epilepsy, paralysis, Parkinson’s disease and depression. “ Organisation Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is a public-spirited institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It’s consistently ranked among the […]
Slight rise in electricity prices, gas prices stable
In the first half of 2019, average household electricity prices in the European Union (EU) increased slightly compared with the first half of 2018 (€20 per 100 kWh), standing at €21 per 100 kWh. Average gas prices in the EU were stable and stood at €6 per 100 kWh in the first half of 2019. […]
European Space Week 2019
Preparations are already well underway for European Space Week 2019, which this year will take place in Helsinki, in the Finnish capital on December 3-5. The week will be packed full of events ranging from discussions and conference sessions, to the E-GNSS User Assembly, and much more. This year’s European Space Week will focus on […]
H2020. Secure, clean and efficient energy: Big data for buildings
Big Data can lead to enhanced consumer information, contribute to an effective management of energy grids and support the creation of innovative energy services, new business models and financing schemes for distributed clean energy. Specific challenge Collecting and making available reliable data on buildings is a key challenge for the European Union. Enabling big data […]
EU becomes member of treaty for better protection of geographical indications
The official documents for the European Union to become a member of the Geneva Act were deposited at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in Geneva. This is the last step for the EU to become a member of the Geneva Act, a multilateral treaty for the protection of geographical indications (GIs) managed by the […]
Compulsory Traineeship for students at the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva – Human Rights Section
Are you a university student interested in international relations? Is a working experience part of your course? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values at the UN and other international organisations in Geneva? What´s on offer A traineeship of 4-6 months for […]