Expected Outcome Projects should contribute to both of the following expected outcomes: In-depth understanding of the major factors contributing to the present rise of extremist narratives and of their influence on mainstream worldviews, discourses and policies across European countries in their local and global context. Formulation of multi-level policy recommendations to help counter these extremist […]
Southern Europe calls for fiscal rules to secure recovery
The depth of the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact for the post-Covid era marks the first two EU economic meetings. EUROGROUP Meeting 17-18 January 2022 Eurozone finance ministers (Eurogroup) kicked off their 2022 meetings on Monday 17 with a new debate on the future of the common currency’s economic governance, which includes the […]
EU challenges Russian export restrictions on wood at WTO
Today, the EU is requesting consultations with Russia at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning export restrictions placed by Russia on wood products. The export restrictions consist of significantly increased export duties on certain wood products and a drastic reduction in the number of border crossing points through which exports of wood products can take […]
Speech by President Von der Leyen at the World Economic Forum
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addressed the Davos Forum today, January 20, with a speech on the main challenges facing the world today. Here are some excerpts of the most significant ideas from her speech. European democracy, an engine of trust There is a question that has persisted since the […]
European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2022
The European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2022 are open for submissions! This year marks the 20th anniversary of Europe’s most prestigious Awards in the heritage field. Europe’s most inspiring architects, craftsmen, cultural heritage experts, professionals, volunteers, public and private institutions, and local communities now have a new chance to be recognised for their achievements! The Awards identify and promote best practices in the conservation and […]
EU supports Afghan people with €268.3 million
In the major humanitarian crisis Afghanistan is facing, the EU has launched projects worth €268.3 million, stepping up vital support to the Afghan population. The EU support focusses on maintaining education, sustaining livelihoods, and protecting public health, including for refugees, migrants and internally displaced people. It is channelled through United Nations agencies working in Afghanistan […]
Trenholme Dean of Libraries
Offer description McGill University invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for the position of Trenholme Dean of Libraries, with the appointment to be effective September 1, 2022. This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary information professional to continue to lead the McGill University Library and its Fiat Lux Library Building Project’s bold vision […]
European Heritage Awards
The European Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards were launched in 2002 by the European Commission and have been run by Europa Nostra ever since. The Awards celebrate and promote best practices related to heritage conservation, management, volunteering, research, education and communication. In this way, they contribute to a stronger public recognition of cultural heritage as a strategic resource for […]
HORIZON EUROPE: Climate-friendly mass transport
Expected Outcome Projects’ results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: Development of next generation innovative effective public transport systems concepts using full electric buses (M3[1]) through e-BRT. Present efficient, economically viable and flexible, integrated solutions of e-BRT within existing mass transport networks (all modes) and with personal mobility solutions (walk, […]