This call is under the work programme Towards the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation: European Innovation Council (EIC) Pilot Horizon 2020. Prize Challenge The challenge is to build a fully functional, bench-scale prototype of an artificial photosynthesis based system which is able to produce a useable synthetic fuel. Artificial photosynthesis is widely considered to […]
PhD student in Political Science. The politics of forest futures
The PhD programme in political science consists of 240 credits (equivalent to four years of full-time studies) and is concluded with the public defense of a doctoral thesis. The appointed doctoral students will receive a salary from the University during four years, and their primary obligation is to complete their PhD studies. Organisation Founded in […]
Booking.com commits to align practices presenting offers and prices with EU law following EU action
Following dialogue with the European Commission and national consumer authorities, Booking.com has committed to make changes in the way it presents offers, discounts and prices to consumers. Once these new changes are fully applied by Booking, consumers should be better able to make informed comparisons in line with the requirements of EU consumer law. The […]
Nicaragua: MEPs demand an end to repression of political opponents
MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the ongoing crackdown on opposition voices and call for dialogue between the country’s political forces to resume. In a resolution adopted, MEPs urge the Nicaraguan government to end the persistent repression of dissent, torture and sexual violence against the political opposition. They also call on the Nicaraguan authorities […]
Horizon 2020 key to international cooperation for Galileo & EGNOS
Use of European GNSS (Galileo and EGNOS, EGNSS) is not restricted to Europe’s borders, and the compatibility of space systems means that users and businesses around the globe are able to benefit from greater coverage, higher accuracy and more confidence in their position fixes thanks to EGNSS. International cooperation International users are therefore interested in […]
European Council
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Defines the general political direction and priorities of the European Union Members: Heads of state or government of EU countries, European Council President, European Commission President President: Charles Michel Established in: 1974 (informal forum), 1992 (formal status), 2009 (official EU institution) Location: Brussels (Belgium) The European Council […]
European Comission
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Promotes the general interest of the EU by proposing and enforcing legislation as well as by implementing policies and the EU budget Members: A team or ‘College’ of Commissioners, 1 from each EU country President: Ursula von der Leyen Year established: 1958 Location: Brussels […]