Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: To manage the euro, keep prices stable and conduct EU economic & monetary policy Members: ECB President and Vice-President and governors of national central banks from all EU countries President: Christine Lagarde Year established: 1998 Location: Frankfurt (Germany) The European Central Bank (ECB) manages the euro and frames […]
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Ensuring EU law is interpreted and applied the same in every EU country; ensuring countries and EU institutions abide by EU law. Members: Court of Justice: 1 judge from each EU country, plus 11 advocates general; General Court: 2 judges from each EU country Year […]
Greenpeace volunteer programme
Do you have a passion for this planet and want to do more? 15,000 volunteers around the world help Greenpeace to do everything from painting signs and organizing local marches, to dropping banners and occupying oil-rigs. There are basically four different options of volunteering: You can create your own campaign with GreenpeaceX. You can get in touch […]
Genetics and their role in small and large birth weight
An EU-backed study has shown that the genetics of mother and baby contribute to very small and large birth weight. Genetics play an important role in small and large birth weight, according to a new study supported by the EU-funded DYNAHEALTH, LIFECYCLE, EDCMET, EUCAN-Connect and CAPICE projects. The study showed that the genetics of both […]
New president of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park: Diego Luis Valera Martínez, Vice Chancellor and Professor of the UAL
The Natural Park Cabo de Gata-Níjar has since February 19th its new president, Diego Luis Valera Martínez. This fact was made public from the Official Gazette of the Junta de Andalucía (BOJA). The candidates who decided to apply for the position offered their candidacy, recognizing their prestige and competence in territorial matters, so finally […]
Full Professor in Computer Science in China
Description 1.2 Million USD Funding + 120K Annual Salary – Full Professor (Tenured) in Computer Science Full Professor (Tenured) in Computer Science Requirements The applicant should hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a related area from a world-renowned university. The applicant should have a world-class research track record showing major contributions made to science and knowledge in the […]
Council of the European Union
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Voice of EU member governments, adopting EU laws and coordinating EU policies Members: Government ministers from each EU country, according to the policy area to be discussed President: Each EU country holds the presidency on a 6-month rotating basis Year established: 1958 (as Council of […]
European Parliament
Access to the official webpage and the social networks Role: Directly-elected EU body with legislative, supervisory, and budgetary responsibilities Members: 720 MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) President: Roberta Metsola Year established: 1952 as Common Assembly of the European Coal and Steel Community, 1962 as European Parliament, first direct elections in 1979 Location: Strasbourg (France), […]
EMA receives application for conditional marketing authorisation of COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
EMA has received an application for conditional marketing authorisation (CMA) for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Janssen-Cilag International N.V. EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) will assess the vaccine, known as COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, under an accelerated timetable. The Committee could issue an opinion by the middle of March 2021, provided the company’s data on the vaccine’s efficacy, safety […]