The Agency will welcome applications from highly motivated candidates to participate in the development of EFCA. Candidates are recruited on the condition they have full rights as a citizen. Candidates must have fulfilled any obligations imposed on them by law concerning military service and meet the character requirements for the duties involved. Conditions of employment […]
LIFE: New ecodesign and energy labelling compliance support facility for suppliers and retailers
Objective Ecodesign and energy labelling for energy-related products enjoy widespread support by suppliers, retailers, consumers and citizens, but non-compliance with the requirements is a significant and growing concern (e.g. over 70% of products failing to meet the information requirements). Lack of awareness, knowledge or detailed understanding of the legislative provisions by economic operators is one […]
Main results of the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) – 3 June 2022
WTO reform and preparations for the 12th WTO ministerial conference Ministers discussed preparations for the 12th World Trade Organization ministerial conference (CM12), which will take place in Geneva from 12 to 15 June 2022 against the backdrop of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ministers expressed broad support for the Commission’s suggested line of action for the 12th ministerial conference, in particular […]
Agreement with Moderna to adapt delivery schedules
The European Commission and the vaccine developer Moderna have reached an agreement to ensure that the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines is adapted to the needs of Member States. On the basis of this agreement, the company will postpone the delivery of some doses initially planned for quarter 2 of 2022, to later in the year. In […]
Francisco Martínez-Cosentino, new Doctor Honoris Causa of the UAL
The Almeria entrepreneur has received this recognition for his relevant merits related to his contribution to the economic and social development, as well as for his contribution to business innovation in the province of Almeria and to this university. On Friday, June 3, the University of Almeria welcomed a new member of its Senate: the […]
EU Space is the key to disaster risk management and response
When it comes to weather-related events, 2021 was a record-breaking year for Europe. The summer the hottest on record – with a part of Sicily setting a provisional heat record for Europe at 48.8 degrees Celsius in August – translating into a very dry Mediterranean region. This extreme heatwave ignited wildfires across countries like Greece […]
Model European Union 2022 in South Korea concludes with selection of top performing students
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Republic of Korea successfully hosted the Model European Union (MEU) 2022, a simulation of the Council of the European Union. The event was hosted by the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies on 26 and 27 May 2022. During the MEU simulation, 35 talented students from 17 […]
Project Officer – Defence Data Cooperation Analysis
1. Background The European Defence Agency was established on 12 July 2004, and is governed by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/1835 defining the statute, seat and operational rules of the European Defence Agency. The Agency has its headquarters in Brussels. The main task of EDA is to support the Council and the Member States in their […]
EU transport ministers agree joint positions on Fit for 55 package
Transport files of the fit for 55 package: General approaches The Council adopted general approaches on the legislative proposals of the fit for 55 package that relate to transport (alternative fuels infrastructure, FuelEU Maritime and ReFuelEU Aviation). This is an important step in the implementation of the fit for 55 legislative package, which should make it possible […]