The EU Action plan against migrant smuggling (COM(2015)285) states that raising awareness of the risks of smuggling and irregular migration is crucial for preventing prospective migrants and asylum seekers, including people in more vulnerable situations such as children, from embarking on hazardous journeys towards the EU. To this end, the Action Plan foresees the launch of […]
New electricity rules enters into force
On 1 January 2020, the Electricity Regulation EU/2019/943 entered into force. An important part of the new electricity market design, agreed under the Clean energy for all European’s package, the regulation establishes the fundamental principles for an efficient electricity market. It allows better integration of national markets and increased capacity for cross-border trade, generating lower prices. It […]
Cómo proteger a los polinizadores: qué quiere el Parlamento
Título: Cómo proteger a los polinizadores: qué quiere el Parlamento Autor: Parlamento Europeo Duración: 02:08 Resumen: El Parlamento pide a la UE que proteja más a los insectos polinizadores. Fecha de Publicación: 10-12-2019
Rijeka and Galway: European Capitals of Culture 2020
As of 1 January 2020, Rijeka (Croatia) and Galway (Ireland) will hold the title of European Capital of Culture for one year. Rijeka First Croatian European Capital of Culture bringing it international visibility, which will extend to the rest of the Western Balkan region. ‘Port of Diversity’ will be the motto, with hundreds of projects among 250 partners […]
ECB: Panetta and Schnabel appointed members of the executive board
The European Council appointed Fabio Panetta and Isabel Schnabel to be members of the European Central Bank’s executive board as of 1 January 2020. The decision was taken by the European Council by written procedure. The Council (Economic and Financial Affairs) issued a formal recommendation to the European Council to appoint Fabio Panetta on 10 […]
MEDEA Awards 2020
The aim of the MEDEA Awards is to encourage innovation and good practice in the use of media (audio, video, graphics and animation) in education. The awards also recognise and promote excellence in the production and pedagogical design of media-rich learning productions, resources, processes and services. From 2015 onwards, the MEDEA Awards are supported by the Media & […]
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Economics at the University Carlos III of Madrid
The research project “Current Tools and Policy Challenges in Electricity Markets” funded by the European Research Council (ERC) is recruiting one Postdoctoral Researcher with a PhD in Economics, with outstanding commitment to research and prior research experience in the areas of Energy and Environmental Economics and/or Empirical Industrial Organization. The Economics Department at Universidad Carlos III de […]
Tenure Track Position in Nuclear Engineering in Finland
Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto has six schools with nearly 11 000 students and a staff of more than 4000, of which 400 are professors. Organisation Aalto University […]
Cleaner Air in 2020: 0.5% sulphur cap for ships enters into force worldwide
From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment. Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from ships’ combustion engines cause acid rain and generate fine dust that can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as […]