Capacity-building projects in the field of higher education support the modernisation, accessibility and internationalisation of higher education in Partner Countries. These projects build on the success of the Alfa, Edu-link and Tempus programmes. The projects aim to encourage cooperation between the EU and Partner Countries and support eligible Partner Countries in addressing challenges in the management […]
The EIB will finance Grupo Ruiz to renew its most polluting buses
The EIB support will enable Grupo Ruiz to replace more polluting diesel buses with 32 electric and 141 compressed natural gas alternatives. The new vehicles will provide public transport services in Madrid, Majorca, Badajoz, Toledo, Salamanca and Murcia, covering both urban and intercity lines. This services will enter service over the next two years and […]
Negotiations on new EU collective redress rules to begin
The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed on Thursday Parliament’s negotiating position on a new bill introducing EU-wide rules on collective redress. This means that MEPs can soon start negotiating the final shape that the legislation will take with Council, which has also approved its general approach on the matter. The Legal Affairs Committee confirmed Parliament’s negotiating position […]
Vacancy notice Economics, Risk and Data Analysis Officer at ESMA
ESMA is an independent EU Authority that was established on 1 January 2011. ESMA’s mission is to enhance investors’ protection and promote stable and orderly financial markets. Place Paris, France Job framework and profile The aim of this vacancy notice is to establish a reserve list of suitable candidates for the profile of Economics, Risks and […]
Professor of Business Administration specializing in Entrepreneurship
Vacant position, full professor of Business Administration with specialization in Entrepreneurship at Umeå School of Business, Economics, and Statistics at Umeå University (USBE). The position includes research and teaching in the field of entrepreneurship. As an internationally respected, nationally influential, and regionally rooted part of Umeå University, Umeå School of Business, Economics, and Statistics contributes […]
EASO operations to double in size this year
In December 2019, the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) signed Operating Plans with the national asylum authorities of Cyprus, Greece, Italy and Malta, following needs-based discussions on the support which the Agency will provide throughout 2020. Aims for 2020 In 2020, EASO will see its operational deployments double in size, with up to 550 personnel deployed […]
Spain approves a strategic plan for vocational training
The transformation of Vocational Training is a priority in Education. It is the key to personal growth, equality of opportunities, the acquisition of skills for employment and promotion of democratic coexistence. Strategic Plan The 1st Strategic Plan for Vocational Training in the Educational System 2019-2022 was approved in December by the Council of Ministers of Spain. The Plan […]
ESA and EDA will continue their joint research
ESA and the European Defence Agency (EDA) are embarking on new cooperative projects for exploring unknown or potentially hazardous environments: harnessing drones for the monitoring of disaster-stricken regions or toxic spill sites and making use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to navigate across the surface of asteroids or other terra incognita. These two new joint projects […]
Use of the EU’s space assets under scrutiny of Auditors
The European Court of Auditors is examining how effectively the European Commission has promoted the uptake of services provided by two of the EU’s key space programmes, Copernicus and Galileo. Around €260 million were allocated to these activities from the EU budget for the period 2014- 2020. The EU currently has three space programmes: Copernicus, which provides […]