In 2019, 99% of importing enterprises in total trade (intra-EU and extra-EU) were small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), while this share was only slightly lower for exporting enterprises (98%). For both importing and exporting enterprises, this value remained almost unchanged between 2015 and 2019. Micro enterprises represented the highest share of importing enterprises (77%), significantly higher than […]
Report hate crime, support victims
Significant barriers to reporting hate crime across the EU hinder victims’ access to protection and justice, finds a new report of the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). Many victims do not report attacks, as it is too difficult or they do not trust the police. FRA calls on EU countries to encourage hate crime […]
SCI Short-Term Volunteering
Service Civil International (SCI) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organisation consists of 43 branches and an ever-growing number of partner organisations. Living and working together with people of different backgrounds helps volunteers to break down barriers […]
Use of artificial intelligence by the police: MEPs oppose mass surveillance
To combat discrimination and ensure the right to privacy, MEPs demand strong safeguards when artificial intelligence tools are used in law enforcement. In a resolution adopted by 377 in favour, 248 against and 62 abstentions, MEPs point to the risk of algorithmic bias in AI applications and emphasise that human supervision and strong legal powers […]
Economic costs of heatwaves to increase five-fold by 2060
Scientists calculate that heatwaves, due to their impact on human productivity, are causing significant damage to Europe’s economy. New estimates show that the negative impact is set to increase sharply in the next decades. The number of days with extreme heat doubled in Europe between 1960 and 2017. Climate change projections estimate that heatwaves will […]
Bioinformatics software developer in Spain
Offer description STALICLA is a patient-centric clinical-stage company on a unique mission to identify, develop and bring precision medicine to patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). Overall, neurodevelopmental disorders are disabilities in the functioning of the brain that affect a child’s behavior, memory or ability to learn, including intellectual disability, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), […]
New online tool to support teacher digital skills
On World Teachers Day, the European Commission is launching an online tool to help teachers to review and get feedback on how they are currently using digital tools and technologies. The tool, ‘SELFIEforTEACHERS’ is designed to support primary and secondary teachers to understand their current situation regarding how they use digital technology in their work. […]
First ever EU strategy to combat antisemitism
Commission presents first-ever EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life Today, the European Commission is presenting the first-ever EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. With antisemitism worryingly on the rise, in Europe and beyond, the Strategy sets out a series of measures articulated around three pillars: to prevent all forms of […]
Urgent measures needed to protect victims of partner violence in custody battles
Protecting women and children from violence paramount when establishing custody and visitation rights Alarming number of femicides and infanticides after gender-based violence is reported Victims need access to legal protection, financial support and emergency accommodation MEPs say child custody disputes constitute a form of gender-based violence when used by violent partners to continue to harm […]