According to the advance published by the INE, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by the Spanish economy, measured in chained volume terms with reference to 2015, registered a quarter-on-quarter variation of 2.0% in the third quarter of 2021. This rate is nine tenths of a percentage point higher than that estimated for the second […]
Criminal group behind €45 million money laundering scheme dismantled in spain
Criminal group has international connections with third countries. On 6 October 2021, 5 suspects were arrested in the Spanish province of Valencia for allegedly belonging to a criminal organisation that had laundered more than €45 million in Spain. This operation was carried out by the Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), together with the Spanish Tax […]
The EU Digital COVID Certificate: a global standard with more than 591 million certificates
The Commission adopted a report on the EU Digital COVID Certificate and its implementation across the EU. The report shows that the EU certificate has been a crucial element in Europe’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 591 million certificates generated. The certificate, which covers COVID-19 vaccination, test and recovery, facilitates safe travel for […]
New limits for some of the most harmful chemicals in waste
European Green Deal: Commission adopts new limits for some of the most harmful chemicals in waste La Comisión Europea ha adoptado hoy una propuesta para proteger la salud humana y el medio ambiente de algunas de las sustancias químicas más nocivas presentes en los residuos, los Today, the European Commission adopted a proposal to protect human health and […]
Traineeship at the Court of Justice of the European Communities
Every year, the Court of Justice of the European Communities offers a limited number of paid traineeships of a maximum duration of five months. Traineeships are generally undertaken in the Research and Documentation Directorate, the Press and Information Service, the Directorate-General for Translation or the Interpretation Directorate. Trainees are required to: be citizens of a […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Safer navigation and tackling containership fires
Expected Outcome Projects are expected to contribute to the following outcomes: Navigational accidents including vessel collisions and groundings, damage to vessels and boats from debris (in particular lost containers), and harm to marine mammals are significantly reduced. There is systematic understanding of the causes of navigational accidents and high standards are established for their prevention. […]
CJEU fines Poland €1 million per day for infringing the independence of judges
As it has not suspended the application of the provisions of national legislation relating, in particular, to the areas of jurisdiction of the Disciplinary Chamber of the Supreme Court, Poland is ordered to pay the European Commission a daily penalty payment in an amount of €1 000 000 Compliance with the interim measures ordered on […]
HORIZON EUROPE: More resilient aircraft and increased survivability
Expected Outcome Project results are expected to contribute to two or more of the following expected outcomes in order to contribute to Flightpath2050 safety goals: Near real-time proactive prediction, detection, communication and avoidance/mitigation of anomalies and hazards at the airport (e.g. on the runway, at ground-handling, etc.), in the atmosphere (e.g. extreme weather phenomena) and […]
EU achieves 20-20-20 climate targets, 55 % emissions cut by 2030 reachable with more efforts and policies
The European Union (EU) achieved its three main climate and energy targets by 2020, according to a new European Environment Agency (EEA) assessment, published on the 26th October. The 2030 target of a 55 % reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions can be reached if additional efforts are made and new policies are adopted and […]